Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
31 Real-Life Struggles Of Being An English Major
Fighting via text takes a ridiculous amount of effort because you have to proofread before sending.
You Won’t Find Yourself Unless You Allow Yourself To Be Selfish
To be selfish means to know who you are as a person and what you need. It means taking the time to do things that you want to do. It means not changing your plans, your thoughts, your words, your actions, yourself for the sake of someone else.
20 Women On What It’s Like When You Finally Find The Real Deal (Not ‘Puppy Love’)
“Puppy love is this constant need for validation and communication that the other person is into you. With real love you can sit in the same room together for HOURS and not say a word to each other and you know that everything is alright.”
16 Rules For Falling In Love With A Writer
Forgive us. For the snippets of you that find their way into a plot line, for the secrets you’ve whispered that somehow made it to the page. We’re passionate about both things—our words and you—sometimes we can’t keep them apart.
10 Ways Women Raised By Sensitive Fathers Love Differently
Your father has never been afraid to show emotion. You’ve learned from his tears that crying does not make you weak, but shows your incredible strength.
Read This If You Are Trying To Decide On A College And Completely Freaking Out
There were no in-my-head fireworks, like people say there will be. I didn’t walk up to the Admissions Office with my heart skipping a beat. I didn’t have this sudden bubbly feeling in my stomach.
20 Weird Things That Inevitably Happen To Every Girl Who Kicks It With The Bros
You are the guinea pig of their tragic pickup lines and attempts at flirting. So for the love of God (and hope for all the females out there) help them figure out what to say and how to text.
13 Ridiculous (But Totally Legit) Life Lessons Middle School Teachers Learn From Their Students
5. Whatever you wear–boots and shorts, blue pants with a green shirt and a yellow shoes, a sweatshirt that hangs past your knees, a helmet and cape–rock it with confidence. (AKA: Swag)
50 Simple, Positive Things You Need To Do For Yourself After A Breakup
1. Get a haircut. A wow-you-look-amazing haircut to chop off the dead ends and start completely fresh.
This Is What Is Left When You Lose Someone You Love
I don’t know, exactly,
what it is I want to hear.
But I know I like
the sound of your voice,
the way you grab my chin, and pull
my face to yours, stare
into my eyes.
12 Legit Reasons You’ll Actually Miss Your Sh*tty College Apartment
It was the epitome of your pre-adulting phase.
Dear 20-Somethings: Get Your Sh*t Together Already!
I’m so tired of people saying “Oh, you’re only twenty-whatever. You’ll figure it out.” You’re damn right I will. But I’m not only twenty-whatever. I’m already twenty-whatever. The time is now.