Half the time, I’m thinking, “What the fuck are you doing?” The other half, “And just what the fuck are you looking for, anyway?” What are my motives? Is this my opportunity? Do I have the means? And the jury’s still out on all accounts.
Author Archives: Nick Vincent
The wondrous world of THE ONE: A loving critique
One of the more interesting “features” of the human mind is our tendency to embrace an irrational belief when we’re not willing to look for (or accept) a more rational explanation. This is especially apparent when it comes to romantic relationships. Without a doubt, one of the best (or worst) examples of this is the …
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Mark my words
The last few days have been pretty fantastic in more ways than one. I just wanted to make a record of it for the next time I forget what it feels like.
High tide for aquatic dating metaphors
Upon finding yourself unexpectedly thrust back into the murky depths of the dating pool, the natural response is to flounder and panic. “What will I do now? Where will I meet someone new? Why can’t I breathe?” And so on. You’ve seen a quarter century now, well out of college and into a career. Fishing …
A handy bathroom
There’s something a little strange about my bathroom, but it’s hard to put your finger on it at first. The first thing you notice is the width of the bathroom door. You might try herding cattle through this door sometime. And it’s very roomy. If you ever had the urge to squeeze a love seat …
In memoriam
When I die, more than anything else, I hope that I am remembered as having been genuine and sincere.
Random ruminations from a family wedding road trip
You’ll outgrow your stuffed animals, but you’ll never outgrow hugging your pillows like the warm body your bed’s been missing. Finally finding someone who genuinely interests and excites you makes it abundantly clear why you haven’t pursued others that you’ve been on the fence about. Once in a while, it just feels right. This is …
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Gasoline
It’s like you’re standing outside your home, watching it and everything you’ve filled it with burn to the ground before your very eyes. Everything you’ve worked so hard for all these years—all those memories and all those dreams—swiftly incinerating into smoldering soot, and all you can do is wait and see. Maybe, if you’re lucky, …
Deleting people is easy
In the digital age, it’s surprisingly easy to just delete someone. It’s the opposite that’s so goddamn difficult.
It’s nights like these…
…four in the morning, listening to the same sad song on repeat for the past hour or so, when I begin to question my sanity once again. I guess it’s the true mark of a pessimist to not give any weight to the phrase: “It could be a lot worse.” Sure, it could be, but …