The moment you stop being the kid that adults try to convince to eat and become the adult that tries to convince other kids to eat, is the pivotal moment after which you know your life is never going to be the same. You've matured, you've grown, and you are no longer disgusted by foods that are the color green. With that maturity, and your acceptance that you are no longer a kid, you learn just how annoying kids truly are, and how dealing with them can be a pain, especially in the food departme…

A surprise gesture can mean the world to someone. If you're having a rough time, you might think that no one knows what you're going through, let alone cares. You might feel isolated and alone like the only person who truly has your back is you. But if a friend suddenly comes through in an unexpected way, it can flip that whole perspective. This is why we should always check in on each other. You can never be sure how much a nice gesture can mean to someone. But what happens when that person ta…

His grandma is his #1 supporter

If there's one thing I can't stand , it's a litterer. I can't think of a single justification for littering, I believe. Just wait until there is an available trashcan, I promise everything will be okay. Littering makes our communities worse and highlights selfish behavior. Sure, nobody might call you out for it at the moment, but if you're around someone like me who despises it, then you will get your due. I believe all it takes is one meaningful interaction from a trusted source to get littere…

The mind can really play tricks on you

The photo turned out great, BTW.

It can happen to anyone

Not even rice cereal

It seems like in this day and age, you're never quite sure where you stand with your company . Getting let go is always a bit of a shock to the system, no matter who you are or what kind of work you're doing. That's what happened in this situation, when an employee who by all accounts was doing a commendable job, was suddenly relieved of their position after their big money-saving project was complete. It seems as though sometimes they just want you for a specific project but don't want you aft…

He's not to be trusted

It's not that serious

Giving gifts in a corporate setting is a tricky business . You may want to show your appreciation for the people you work with, but gifts mean money, and money is a delicate subject at work. So as a rule, and as these commenters pointed out, gifts should flow down, not up. It's a nice thing for a boss to give a little something to their employees (though a fair, competitive wage is the best gift of all). But it shouldn't be expected for those lower on the totem pole, and thus those making less…

She has a right to be distraught

She has a point

'Delulu' is a term youngsters are now using to describe people acting completely delusional, and even somewhat crazy, and I could not think of a better word to describe the guy in this story. As much as families are important, you cannot be forced to become family with anyone. Sure, you often don't really get to choose your family, but how you feel towards these people in your heart is completely up to you, and no one can take that away from you. But still, that doesn't stop some people from tr…

Pets can be incredibly helpful to one's mental health. They don't stop needing to be taken care of, even if you're feeling down. They get you out of bed, into a semblance of a routine, and help you become a person. Their love for you can also provide great emotional relief, and you can rest easy knowing there's unconditional love coming from someone in your house. Not to mention the practical aspects of having a pet. They can give you community-- reasons to talk to people on the street and comm…