a roller coaster could be s a good metaphor for Love, Family or School ( with twists and turns, ups and downs etc.)
a battlefield/war could be good for School, Family or Work
hate could be something that blinds you, smothers you, pulls you down, holds you back - an undertow? a disease, a fog?
friends could be something protective like a shield/armor or supportive or comforting (like mom's apple pie or whatever)
school could also be a maximum security prison, 12-15 year sentence with no possibility of parole - that should get you an A
Desire
IS a lonely cupcake. You're good Miser, very good. Don't be so hard on yourself.