• Starting A New Job

    Starting A New Job

    A list is the most practical thing you could use to prepare for a job. Right? You know, bullet points—writing down every little important thing you need to do or get before you start a job. So that’s what I did. I wrote a list. Research job criteria. Get uniform. Sort out the trains. Save…

  • Poetry- When I’m Gone

    Poetry- When I’m Gone

    Who will remember me when I’m gone? Who will tell my mother to be strong? Who will wail for me a funeral dirge, When my life has taken its ultimate stage? Who will it pain most upon the news of my passing? Who will mourn for me like a pharisee fasting? Who will look me…

  • What Is So Great About Hilton Head?

    What Is So Great About Hilton Head?

    As the summer months approach and you plan a summer vacation, the beach generally is the one place families are drawn to. Customarily, families living in the southwest lean towards California as our go-to spot for the beach scene as it is closer.  Our family is no different, and if we want something more off…

  • Hair Pulling Has A Name

    Hair Pulling Has A Name

    Monica – Will Write for Mangoes Originally published through Medium on November 19, 2023 Hair Pulling…is a trick. It’s one of those self-serving habits that slowly takes over until you just can’t help yourself. And, like any addiction, you’re stuck. Or so you think… You are here because you’re trying to find the name for…

  • Poetry- Her Smile

    Poetry- Her Smile

    28 years, losing sleep Being stuck in an abandoned box. Growing roots underneath Collecting dust Getting drowned by spiderwebs each night. Trying to breathe, But feeling stuck in my own skin I Don’t fit in my clothes, Except for a black sheep suit I found in the cold Being paralyzed, By a movie of haunting…

  • Poetry- A Ride Away From Him

    Poetry- A Ride Away From Him

    The time has come, so we go I get in the car; it seems so cramped With all these bags. First, we cross So many bridges and so many buildings. All I see are lights shining so bright Of course, this is the city that never sleeps                                                     And like a flash, I didn’t…

  • Poetry- Inspirational

    Poetry- Inspirational

    He lived a chaotic childhood, A kind and troubled youth, His family misunderstood, This young one’s deep truth. From all the strife, He grew in life, And made a choice, To stay true to his voice, A wonder among many ordinaries, He soon came to the discovery, That he had a decision, To prove his…

  • How TikTok Influencers Transform Everything Into An “Aesthetic”

    How TikTok Influencers Transform Everything Into An “Aesthetic”

    TikTok, the social media platform known for its short-form videos, has quickly become a cultural phenomenon. Among the many trends that have emerged from this platform, one of the most pervasive is the concept of “aesthetic.” TikTok influencers have taken ordinary, everyday aspects of life and transformed them into curated, visually pleasing experiences. It’s honestly…

  • The Life We Longed For

    The Life We Longed For

    The Frank family lived under a lot of insufficiency and poverty. Christmas time was the only time they got to eat luxurious food and goodies because the mother of the house would bring the groceries and snacks she gets from her employer, Mrs. Keys. Mrs Frank sometimes received an invitation from her employer to come…

  • Summer Makeup Brands You Need To Try!

    Summer Makeup Brands You Need To Try!

    Are you tired of your makeup being peeled off due to the heat outside? Have a sweaty or oily face that melts the whole makeup down? Are you trying to find makeup products that meet all your demands whatsoever? Girlies, no worries! Because in this article I will be covering up about all the best…

  • Poetry- If The Sun Rises

    Poetry- If The Sun Rises

    If the sun rises without me, Do not weep, for I have not gone. Though my eyes are shut, but I can see, So, withhold your tears and be strong. And though my ears are shut, but I can hear, The beats of the funeral drum. I can hear the wails of sorrow and fear,…

  • Everybody Grieves

    Everybody Grieves

    Grief affects everyone at one time or another in their lives; it could be the loss of a loved one, a pet, the break-up of a relationship, or the loss of a home etc. Yet, people shy away from talking about it. They bury it deep and tell anyone who asks that they are fine…