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p. 24 A LITERARY MAGAZINE Friday, April 27, 2018 You Are Zeitgeist On National Coming Out Day, I was finally ready to tell my parents. I started with my mom. I went up to her, sat her down, and I confessed my secret. She was shocked, but she told me that she still loved me. This was one of the happiest moments in my life. Then an even scarier trial approached… telling my dad. I was more scared to tell him, and I never got to. I wish I could’ve told him, but I just couldn't. One day, when my parents sat me down, he asked me directly, and I said yes. He had the same reaction as my mom. However, telling others about who I am was the hardest thing I have ever done. After that, I told my three brothers, and luckily they were all so happy for me. I posted on Facebook that I was in a relationship with a boy, and that was basically my coming out to the world, the rest of my class, and to other friends. That’s my story. Now, please be proud of yourself. God doesn’t make mistakes. I was ready to tell my friends and family, but I should have waited a bit longer. I should’ve taken the experience more seriously… understand that maybe some people need time to internalize. I thank endlessly my friends and family for accepting and cherishing me as I am. However, it’s important to realize that not everyone is going to see things the way you do. Nevertheless, that’s okay; you can’t win them all over. The only person who needs to accept you is yourself, so move on with your wonderful existence and embrace life. If you love yourself and are true to who you are, you will become the happiest you’ve ever been. Trust me.
Friday, April 27, 2018 A LITERARY MAGAZINE p. 25 Zeitgeist Recommends… This section of the magazine contains a movie review and some film recommendations from members of Zeitgeist that include the themes of change, acceptance, growth, and identity. Some may call them coming-of-age films, or bildungsroman stories. On March 14th, some members of Zeitgeist Literary Magazine, as well as a few invited students, had the amazing opportunity to attend an exclusive screening of the movie Love, Simon. Love, Simon is based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. The film is centered around the life of Simon Spier, a teen who struggles with coming out. It follows his story when someone finds out his secret and starts blackmailing him with the threat of sharing it, as well as his journey to find love. It’s definitely a movie every high schooler in this day and age should watch, since it deals with accepting who you are and being honest about it with your loved ones. It brings matters we must deal with on a daily basis to light; however, it can be enjoyed by anyone. You may face a variety of emotions throughout the movie, but you’ll definitely walk out of it feeling “warm and fuzzy” inside. The movie premiered in Puerto Rico on April 12th, and you can be sure any member of Zeitgeist or anyone who went to see it will recommend it to you. It’s definitely a film that has the power to change your perspective on certain aspects of life. You’ll probably treasure your friends and family even more after seeing it, and you may be more confident and comfortable with being yourself and expressing what you think. Definitely make plans with your friends to go to the movies as soon as possible, or go by yourself, as this movie is definitely a must-watch, especially in these changing times. You’ll undeniably get your money’s worth with this unique and heartwarming film. - Harold Peón (10) Boyhood (2014) dir. by Richard Linklater Moonrise Kingdom (2012) dir. by Wes Anderson Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) dir. by Guillermo del Toro Fish Tank (2009) dir. by Andrea Arnold Submarine (2010) dir. by Richard Ayoade The Edge of Seventeen (2016) dir. by Kelly Fremon Craig Cinema Paradiso (1988) dir. by Giuseppe Tornatore Les quatre cents coups (1959) dir. by François Truffaut Antes que cante el gallo (2016) dir. by Ari Maniel Cruz 20th Century Women (2016) dir. by Mike Mills Romeo + Juliet (1996) dir. by Baz Luhrmann Rebel Without a Cause (1955) dir. by Nicholas Ray The Virgin Suicides (1999) dir. by Sofia Coppola Brooklyn (2015) dir. by John Crowley West Side Story (1961) dir. by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Picked by cinephiles María Freyre (11) and Alejandra Quintana (12)
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