The United States is a miracle of a country. It’s not without its faults, but if you put it up against any other large country in the world, it looks pretty dang good. Every day I’m grateful to live in a place so rich in innovation, culture, diversity, and entertainment. People from all over the … Continue reading Should You Feel Bad About Being American?
Mango On realsimple.com, the first thing listed in the “What You Need” section is a “Y-shaped peeler.” Personally, if I see anything other than “knife,” I’m already settling for a banana. A Y-shaped peeler? More like Y am I doing this to myself? Below the “What You Need” section is a “Follow These Steps” segment, … Continue reading 10 Fruits or Vegetables You Don’t Know How to Cut
1: Go on a Walk You can still go outside, just don't lick the cement or put your tongue down the neighbors throat. Your hubby wouldn't be too happy about that anyways. 2: Learn a New Language I'm learning Russian. You get to say "cock" a lot, which is cool. "Kak dela" means "how are … Continue reading 10 Things to do During a Pandemic Besides Masturbate
I’ve always been fascinated by existence. It’s crazy to think about what it actually means to exist, or why. Lately, I’ve been reading The Origins and History of Consciousness by Erich Neumann and trying my hand at meditation, which has really forced me to face my own consciousness and grapple with the experience of what … Continue reading The Reality Crisis
I used to think I had ideas. Or thoughts. Beliefs... I used to think I had all of these things. I thought they were mine; and when something is yours, you'll do anything to protect it. So, I had some ideas floating around in my head: opinions, beliefs, and thoughts about the world. I walked … Continue reading Detaching Myself from “My” Ideas
When I was younger, I thought nothing mattered. I looked up to the stars at night and pondered my tiny place in an overwhelmingly grand universe, and I came to a conclusion: no matter what I did in my life, it would be so small in comparison to the universe, it would never really matter. … Continue reading Combating Nihilism: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life
One of the great things about social media and the internet is that we get the opportunity to connect with people all across the world. This allows us to relay different experiences, be subjected to a personal look into other cultures, and even find love. With almost half of the world on social media, we … Continue reading How Social Media and the Internet Impact Dating and Relationships
If we were to consider what's important to us, where would “being liked” fall? For many of us, (myself included) we might claim it’s not very important; and even though we may believe that to be true, we probably wouldn't act that way. We wish it wasn’t important for people to like us; that sure … Continue reading Seeking Likes and Approval on Social Media
“Who are you?” When somebody asked me this question several years ago, I didn’t know how to answer. Mostly because I hadn’t met them before and I didn’t know what the hell they even meant by the question; but even if I did know, I still don’t think I could have answered it. I think … Continue reading Finding an Identity
