It's been a while since I've just written without any real objective in my writing, and sometimes that spurs all sorts of different revelations or reflections. So, today I thought that I would return to that sort of writing... Let's start with, what's been new with me? Well, I've been working hard at my studies … Continue reading University, Updates and Reflections
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Time to Celebrate 1,000 Followers with Another Joke!
My wife packed my bags and kicked me out of the house.... As I walked out the front door she screamed, "I wish you a slow and painful death, you bastard!" "Oh" I replied, "So now you want me to stay?" *eye roll* 1,000 Followers To my loyal followers, thanks for sticking with me for … Continue reading Time to Celebrate 1,000 Followers with Another Joke!
The End of Reading Week, Becoming Healthier And Job Hunting
It's been some time since I've given an update about what's been going on with me. Well, to be fair, there's quite a lot going on with me. I've mentioned in the past that I've struggled with social anxieties, self-doubt, generalized anxieties and depression, etc. These things may partially fuel my drive for following politics … Continue reading The End of Reading Week, Becoming Healthier And Job Hunting
Improve Your Blog While Minimizing Blog Suckage
"I love the way people talk crap. I hear it all the time. 'Overrated.' 'You suck.' I'll just do something to shut them up, like, 'I'll show you." - Bryce Harper A How-to Guide for Minimal Suckage Howdy, today we're talking about blogging and not just blogging, but sucky blogging. Not only sucky blogging, but … Continue reading Improve Your Blog While Minimizing Blog Suckage
Celebrating My Birthday with Ancient Aliens
"Perhaps we've never been visited by aliens because they have looked upon Earth and decided there's no sign of intelligent life." - Neil deGrasse Tyson Well, it's my birthday today and I'm now 31 years old! Holy heck. I don't think age really matters all that much, because I'm decidedly always going to stay a fully grown … Continue reading Celebrating My Birthday with Ancient Aliens
“Inside Bill’s Brain” on Netflix
"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates Inside Bill's Brain Well, I recently binge-watched the new Netflix docu-series on Bill Gate's life and amazing accomplishments. All I can say is, holy shit... This guy has done a lot for the world and it's really … Continue reading “Inside Bill’s Brain” on Netflix
Every Single One of Us is Influential
"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another." - Napoleon Hill Influence I'm going to tell you something that may surprise you, but every single person on this planet right now is influential. The way we handle ourselves, the … Continue reading Every Single One of Us is Influential
Beowulf, Tolkien, Overcoming Anxiety, and Momentum in Life
A few things happened to me today. First, I overcame my fear of public speaking by making a presentation to my class at University about the contrasts between the poetic epic that is Beowulf and the masterpieces which Tolkien had produced. I don't know if any of you had known, but Tolkien was kind of … Continue reading Beowulf, Tolkien, Overcoming Anxiety, and Momentum in Life
A Survival Guide For Introverts – Part II
“Now that you're an adult, you might still feel a pang of guilt when you decline a dinner invitation in favor of a good book. Or maybe you like to eat alone in restaurants and could do without the pitying looks from fellow diners. Or you're told that you're "in your head too much", a … Continue reading A Survival Guide For Introverts – Part II
First week of School is Behind Me. Self-Doubt, Social Anxiety, And Perseverance
So, I'm just over a week into my studies now and doing a lot of reading which is awesome. I find that when I'm forced to do a lot of reading, it has an effect on me similar to meditation. It forces my mind to quiet down and focus. My compulsion to jump from one … Continue reading First week of School is Behind Me. Self-Doubt, Social Anxiety, And Perseverance
Climate Change Denial and A Toxic World
Well, today, some news has found me and it's left me feeling disturbed. I'm depressed and angry and worried about the future of humanity lately. I just don't understand the world right now, some people or who's responsible for the vileness of it all at the moment... I mean, I have some ideas, of who's … Continue reading Climate Change Denial and A Toxic World
Online Dating – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
“Online dating doesn’t suck, too many people suck at online dating!” ― Kevin Darné, Online Dating Avoid The Catfish! Online Dating I've been thinking about writing this post for a little while now, and then earlier in this week, my blogging friend Jim made a post about online dating. This post got my gears going … Continue reading Online Dating – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Orientation Week And Social Anxieties
Well, it's officially Orientation Week at my University and the new students/on-campus residents have arrived to move into their dorms. I decided to wander down today to pick up a book for my Introduction to Psychology class which I'd added to my schedule at the last minute. It turns out that this textbook cost me … Continue reading Orientation Week And Social Anxieties
A Fascinating Trip to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Ended on a Sour Note
Today I woke up early to meet with Christina, my "baby mama" and also, my delightful daughter. We took a day trip, about an hour and a half away, to the downtown core of Toronto where we visited Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. We'd been contemplating doing this or the Toronto Zoo before I began my … Continue reading A Fascinating Trip to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Ended on a Sour Note