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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Different types of hugs

 Hugs are a beautiful way to connect, and the meaning often depends on the relationship and context. Do you have a favorite kind?


1. **The Bear Hug**  

A tight, full-bodied hug often shared between close friends or loved ones. It conveys warmth, comfort, and deep affection.  


2. **The Side Hug**  

A casual, one-armed hug often shared between friends or acquaintances. It's less intimate but still warm and friendly.  


3. **The Back Hug**  

Given from behind, this hug often feels protective and caring. It's a sweet gesture, often used to show love or comfort.  


4. **The Quick Hug**  

A brief embrace, often shared in greetings or goodbyes. It's polite and shows care without being overly intimate.  


5. **The Group Hug**  

A collective hug involving three or more people. It’s joyful and fosters a sense of togetherness.  


6. **The Tight Squeeze**  

A prolonged and firm hug, often used to convey deep emotions like reassurance, love, or sympathy.  


7. **The One-Sided Hug**  

When one person embraces fully while the other is less engaged. It can indicate hesitation or one-sided affection.  


8. **The Hug Around the Waist**  

A close and affectionate gesture, often romantic, as it allows both individuals to face each other closely.  


9. **The Shoulder Hug**  

One arm wraps around the shoulders of the other person, often used as a friendly or comforting gesture.  


10. **The Eye-to-Eye Hug**  

This is an intimate and emotional hug where both individuals embrace while maintaining eye contact, showing deep connection and understanding.  


11. **The Lift-Off Hug**  

One person lifts the other off the ground in excitement or joy. It's playful and usually shared between close friends or romantic partners.  


12. **The Pat Hug**  

A hug accompanied by gentle pats on the back, often signifying support or camaraderie.  

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Layers Beneath the Surface: a screenplay


Setting: A cozy urban café. The warm glow of string lights gives the place a homely yet modern atmosphere. Four women sit at a round table, each sipping different beverages. They’ve gathered for their monthly “Reality Check” meetup, where they talk about life beyond what people see on the surface.

Characters:

1. Lila: A glamorous social media influencer. Always on her phone, perfectly styled, and radiating confidence. Beneath the surface, she’s a keen observer of human behavior.

2. Margot: An elementary school teacher, outwardly conservative, polite, and impeccably dressed. She’s grappling with a messy affair that challenges her sense of morality.

3. Tina: A no-nonsense corporate executive, seen as unapproachable and cold. But in truth, she struggles with anxiety and a fear of failure.

4. Ellie: A yoga instructor who seems zen and carefree but is battling imposter syndrome and financial stress.

5. Nina: A bubbly waitress and aspiring actress. Often underestimated, she’s the glue that holds their group together.

 

Scene One: The Café

(Lila is taking a photo of her latte, arranging the foam art just right. Margot watches disapprovingly but says nothing. Tina glances at her watch impatiently. Ellie sips her herbal tea, lost in thought. Nina serves them cookies before sitting down to join the group.)

Nina: (cheerfully) Okay, ladies. What’s the topic this month? Who’s spilling the tea first?

Lila: (without looking up from her phone) Life hacks for pretending everything’s perfect while your world is on fire?

Margot: (sighs) Could you maybe not take pictures of your coffee for five seconds?

Lila: (finally putting down her phone) Listen, Margot, not all of us can hide behind chalkboards and parent-teacher conferences. Some of us must sell perfection to pay rent.

Ellie: (quietly) Selling perfection. That’s ironic. Isn’t it exhausting?

Lila: (shrugs) Maybe. But you’d be surprised what you can learn about people when you’re pretending to be what they want to see. Like that guy in the corner—he’s smiling at his laptop, but he’s stressed. Probably answering emails he doesn’t want to send.

Tina: (intrigued) Wait, how do you know that?

Lila: (smirks) Psychology 101. People-watching is my side hustle.

Nina: (laughing) Of course it is. Okay, Margot. Your turn. What’s new in teacher-land? Still molding young minds?

Margot: (hesitant) Sure. Let’s call it that.

Lila: (eyebrows raised) Ooh, what’s that tone? Spill.

Margot: (flustered) Fine. I…might be involved with someone at school.