My toothpaste tube is out of paste. Yesterday I squeezed the last bit out. But I didn’t throw it out. Today, I picked it up and started squeezing from the bottom and sure enough, another fat blob landed on my toothbrush. There’s a motivational speaker (maybe Tony Robbins) that told the audience to raise their … Read more
Tonight, I made myself a strawberry smoothie with chocolate protein powder. It was a batch of fresh strawberries and the best tasting protein powder I’ve ever had. Upon first sip, I thought it was good… a few gulps later, i thought to myself – ew, I’m never doing this combination again. Several years ago, my … Read more
Our friends Brian and Paula were planning on a small wedding gathering in October. But after 6 months of quarantine there’s still has no end in sight. The happy couple decided instead to do a short ceremony with the help of everyone’s favorite teleconference program, Zoom. Brian and Paula popped up on the screen at … Read more
Before my dance lesson tonight, there was the usual checks put in place for the Covid world we are currently living in. Temperature gun scan of my forehead: 97.3 degress, good to go. Hand sanitizer squirt on the hands. And finally, time to fill out a quick questionaire on the studio IPad. HOLY MOLY. The … Read more
We’re really good at making excuses for ourselves. I’ll work out tomorrow. I’m too sore to work out. I should rest up today. If you hear yourself saying anything that sounds like this, you need an accountability buddy. Find a person you trust and genuinely cares about your well-being. Tell them what you’re going to … Read more
I just watched a YouTube video by Noah Kagan (founder of AppSumo) where he broke down his 2019 one million dollar income. It was 90/10 heavily weighted from his core business. The real message of the video wasn’t actually about his income. He was using it as an example to point to tips for success. … Read more
It’s 5:45am. I’m tired. Did I even sleep? Doesn’t feel like it. I shuffle out to the living room. My back feels stiff but I check my workout planner anyway. Boxing: Non-Stop, with Michael Olajide Jr. Sounds horrible- I mean fun. Round 1. Jump ropes. I don’t have a jump rope so I mime it. … Read more
I’ve watched plenty of dating shows including fellow Netflix programs Love is Blind and Indian Matchmaking. So coming into Love on the Spectrum, I was ready to see some ridiculous personalities, unreasonable expectations, and general extremeness. Instead, what I found were extraordinarily genuine individuals, real dating struggles, and a diverse glimpse into the world of … Read more
This quote is repeated by Thor alongside some hilarious comedic elements. In the movie Thor: Ragnarok, the act of heroism and stepping up is also displayed by others. But they are reluctant. They have obstacles that hold them back until they realize that their calling is greater than themselves. Accepting past trauma. Valkyrie joins the … Read more
As the ancient Persian fable goes, a powerful king challenged his sages to give him something that would make him happy when he is sad. The wise men deliberated and produced a ring with the inscription, “this too shall pass”. This famous proverb is most commonly used when people are going through tough times. However, … Read more