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Living in the city, and having been raised here, a lot of how I view myself and my value is based on what I can do and what I can offer. There’s huge pressure on being able to prove myself worthy and back that up with achievements and visible proofs of success. We’re pressured to […]
Writing isn’t always easy. It involves planning, research, fact-checking, inspiration, among other things. Sometimes, it takes much more time than we anticipate, even if it’s just writing about simple topics or topics that we know a lot about. In some cases, we might take time to write because of writer’s block. Writer’s block is when […]
Since the pandemic started, plenty of businesses have transitioned into the digital space. This could mean having more digital processes, or people on remote work or transitioning to a work-from-home setting. I previously gave you some tips on how to declutter your physical spaces, now we proceed to your digital spaces! Why is this important? […]
Role-playing games, or RPGs, are interactive and collaborative games. Players of RPGs create or choose their own characters and play that role throughout the game. The players, then, move around the fictional setting based on the rules or guidelines of the game. There are also different kinds of Role-playing games. There are video games, table-top […]
We have been moving for as long as we can remember. To move is one of the things that make us human, movement, a physical and visual reminder that we exist — that we are alive. Movement also keeps the body healthy and ensures its capacity to function, not just physically. The body also plays […]
Litter is one of the most essential parts of owning a cat. Cats learn to dig and cover their poop and pee. This is because of the Raw Cat that is innate in all cats wherein they cover their scent to prevent predators from finding or following them. A cat’s litter box has two components: […]
One of the ways to balance out a meal is by adding a little spice and heat. Eating spicy food has its benefits. This is mostly because of a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin can help alleviate pain by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. This is also why eating too much spice is dangerous. […]
Throughout history, cosmetics have been used for aesthetic and practical reasons. We use it to feel more beautiful and confident. And, also, as protection from the sun, pollution, and other elements that are harmful to the skin if directly exposed. Makeup was first seen in ancient Egypt, when it was used as a symbol of […]
Insects are kept as pets in various parts of the world. Singing crickets and katydids are as commonplace in China and Japan as dogs and cats are in most areas of the world. This could have come from tradition or superstition that these bugs bring luck and abundance. Why do people keep insects as pets? […]
This pandemic pulled me out of my routines. I didn’t have to travel to work. We shifted to a dominantly remote working setup. But this also meant that I spent too much time in my room and that boundaries were not set. Since we implemented a semi-flexible setup, the lines between work and rest started […]