Zoe State of Mind

A MANIFESTO I am individual and I am tired of watching my fellow humans waste away, living a lie. Everywhere I go, I see those who’ve conformed to such atrocities, wishing for them to snap out of it! But, alas, they cannot hear my voice over the lies fed to them. So here I am, a proud member of the Real Crew, and I have noticed a major flaw with the people in our society. This society is filled with a disease. It’s a disease where people are blindly infringing upon their rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.   They are chained by the false belief of being “one with the crowd.” Symptoms of this disease are as follows: ·       “Fake” authenticity levels ·       Lack in Character ·       Loss of Happiness ·       Denial ·       Overly Insecure ·       Secretive Na...

I believe this is the time of year we've all been waiting for. We go out all dressed in costumes galore. Scary movies/specials are all the rage these days. Haunted houses and corn mazes are designed to give people a scare. Every child is looking forward to the giant stash of candy they hope to accumulate. Adults are looking forward to parties. Man I love Halloween. But I have a problem with it. As much as I love dressing up in costumes, I can't help but see that most women's costumes are slutty. Why. Why make such things? Why make one of my favorite holidays so...I can't even.. I can understand us women looking cute, but...why? It saddens me to see representations of a certain theme I'm interested look so...unattractive? Why ruin and lower my options of dressing up this year? Ladies, what makes you think that most costumes are so revealing? You approve or disagree? Fellas, you guys like seeing women dressed as that? Let's see what both sides have on this...

....I just realized that I haven't blogged at ALL. Ugh, the intense struggle of being out and about in the world. Seriously, why does our need for being social get in front of our need to do our work? Man, I'm not even gonna lie, I really think that my brain is melting with all these distractions. From being a girlfriend to being an extremely social butterfly, odds are amazing adventures fly into my life. Last night me and my friend Elaina spent HOURS across the street of Rawls Hall and just spoke to three guys we really didn't even know. (Yeah, that social need kicked in.) It was hilarious and different- we all managed to get along very well. Today...oh today. This has been the biggest distraction/adventure EVER. Ladies, you know your day has just gotten 10x better when you get asked by your friends to go shopping with you. I enjoyed shopping... kinda . I seriously went into stores I NEVER thought I'd see myself in. For the first time, I went into Charlotte Russe...

Well, ladies, I do believe that this post will be for you. Fellas, I'm sorry (not really) but I'm gonna go a bit emotional with this one. That's right, I am talking about my view on relationships. Don't worry you're getting a "sneak peek" into mine. Initiate fangirl squeal!! ...Just kidding. But yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and introduce you all to Ian..again. Handsome, isn't he? (That fedora he's wearing is MINE!.) Hmm...what I should I say about him that I already haven't from that one  blog ? I guess I can start off with DUDE, he's such a mystery! Even though he "claims" to be easily figured out. What else? Oh yes, his philosophy with the ladies . He says that he treats women "better than they deserve." (I should know. And for any fella who reads this, good or bad tactic?) That philosophy right there makes a girl feel awesome, then makes one wonder... why make me feel awesome?  (My answer? BECA...

It was after we sat in the red and blue Liberty Bowl. Voices were strained; hands were raised, along with the hopes of the Arkansas fans as they wanted a victory. But that was a disappointment my cousin, Bryian Revoner lived with. The vibrant red ASU shirt contrasted with his dark skin and the dreadlocks he had reminded me of a Jamaican Bubbles from Powerpuff Girls. The forty-two year old man had better and more interesting things to discuss than his alma mater losing. From seeing the intense focus he had while typing away on his iPhone, to his political banter over at Logan’s Roadhouse, he sparked a debate wherever he went. Crime rates in Arkansas, to college football, to even finding ways to improve the community, he was a man who brought about revelations and inspiration. It was later that evening when I introduced him to the dark, cool area of the University of Memphis when it clicked that the two of us are more alike than I thought. Abandoned by most of ...