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It shouldn’t be this hard
It shouldn’t be this hard. I bemoaned, yet again, the same woes. Because it took me longer to do the task, because I was distracted easily, because it was hard to get out of bed, because I can’t just wake up and go, powered and directed just by passion and goals. My struggle was a…
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Wassup, Obama
Years ago, Budweiser put out what will be referred to their Wassup ad. Released during the 2000 Super Bowl coverage, it shows a group of friends communicating with each other on the phone simply saying Wassup. It became a cultural phenomenon. (Just imagine the pain of a middle school teacher having to deal with all…
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Not just marketing
The best movements, those that changed the course of human history, came because they shifted how people thought. They either felt inspired to move towards a better world, or they got on board for fear of losing what they had. I have been wondering that while there are no products to be sold, maybe that,…
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This healing balm is saving my dry cuticles
It’s winter. It’s cold, and it’s flu season. The combo of dry weather and extra hand washing is deeply affecting my hands. I am doing my best to turn that around by taking more care of my cuticles and skin. To do that I am calling on the Restore Healing Balm from Doctor Rogers. I…
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Windows Down is not the scent I was expecting
When I saw the name of the fragrance was Windows Down, I had a clear picture to describe what experience this offering from Henry Rose would remind me off. I thought of driving on a cool day, with the breeze wafting in to my car as I cruise. It’s carefree. It’s fresh. It’s not this.…
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All I could be doing
I caught myself mid scroll, frantically hoping for another hit a quick video. I find myself way too often searching for video after video to entertain myself. There I am waiting for algorithm to make me laugh or think. When instead… I could be reading a book, getting lost in composing images of the fictional…
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I have my eye on this North Carolina gem
I spent some time stalking Raleigh, North Carolina on Google Maps. As I zoomed in, the spa appeared: The Umstead. And at that moment, I decided that I need to go there some day. It looks like a cozy retreat, with fine dining and a spa. Add a spacious room and there’s nothing else I…
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Are you just going after bread and milk?
the way. There is just something about an incoming storm that makes us crave bread and milk. Or rather, so many Americans rush out to stock up on those two essentials, specifically. Even though there are likely other goods that would be better in case of power outages, those two items are the ones that…