Originally published on my free Substack blog
I have been writing down what I hear people say in meetings for the past 7 years. My dad used to do it when he was in…
“Why does mathematics describe nature…
About one out of every 200 software developers is blind. We know this because Stack Overflow asked 64,000 developers…
Oggi invecchio un po’, ed è un’occasione per tirare una riga in fondo alla lista dei giorni che mi sono lasciato alle spalle. 365 albe da trentenne e nemmeno ho capito bene cosa significhi, “non aver più vent’anni”.
Ten truths you should learn.
1. Civility is a choice.
Maybe you’re charming, enthusiastically charming. Sometimes, your effusive charm will not be met with a…
“What?! My Childhood?”
Life can feel pointless at times.
The past year has been a wild ride. I have learned a lot during this awkward…
Quite a combo right? These three things are the three main addictions that I…
Exposing the second dimension that defines optimists and pessimists.
We’ve all been there. Mindlessly scrolling for hours at a time. Taking out our phone every…
I just don’t give a fuck! “Ghanta fark nahi padta mujhe! ”
— A tribute to my 2 years at B-School and some 6 months before that!
One thing that budding programmers might be getting…
Few weeks ago I read Femke’s post and I thought, why not write my own?
Sunday afternoon and my oldest friend, someone I had known from the age of 5 pinged me. She almost never pings me on whatapp.
Remember this she said? An old image popped up on my phone. I stood there, in the kitchen of my new home, in a…
Sometimes the best way to survive the end of the school year stress is to make a…
Dalai Lama
The world is full of people, many of them even lie to themselves, never minding to you.
There are not many times in life stubborness is viewed as a quality. But…
In today’s world, we, human beings, are taught to rationalize everything. In many ways, logic has become beneficial to developing new ideas, encouraging critical thinking, and understanding the world a little better. However, we’ve become…
Ce matin, en me rasant, j’ai demandé : « Miroir, miroir, dis-moi qui est celui qui réussit le…
This has been an interesting week, to say the least. Not only have the post CancerCon blues set in, but I also found out…
I have been playing the minimalism game, if you can call it playing. It’s more of a challenge than a game, but I like the psychology of naming it such. It’s like adding the suffix “party”…
At 40, I made the decision to move myself, my two young daughters, my dog, and my cat 1339km away…
We live in a world where fake news and alternative facts prevail. There has never been a better time to get real.
The Lake
Lake Erie has caught us all in her grip here. If you ask people around here what is the most beautiful view in the world, the chances are pretty…
When people say, “You need to face reality,” I laugh and wonder which one? Reality is always in the eye of the beholder, and even then, multi-faceted and elusive.
caught a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror this morning. I’d thrown on a sports bra and a tank top to get out the door at what I have determined to be the perfect moment to leave the house in order to hit the school car line at its lowest volume.
i’m searching forsomethingnot sure what exactlynor inexactlysimply something
And don’t try to create things according to someone else’s circumstances.
We all have different circumstances.
And it’s easy to get carried away by all of the flashy stuff out there.
What are you focused on in life?
LISTEN is a very important word, many people misinterpret it for the word HEAR. To Listen means to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing, to pay attention, give ear. A lot of people hear but they do not know or do not listen at…
Many big companies fail, this is something we can all learn from them…
I was madly in love with the man I dated until last year. Let me rephrase that. I was in a terrible relationship last year. I can say with complete certainty that walking away from it was the sanest decision…
I was a hard-core perfectionist. But as time went on, I…
I like to think of myself as a person who travels light. Not just literally when I am packing a suitcase, but also through life. I like to think that I embrace change, that I don’t carry a lot of optional baggage (of course we all have baggage that is a part of our experiences, but most of it…
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It all began when I was ready to get married and move to the USA because my fiance lived there. I…
A couple of years back, after a long day,
Inspired by responses from Jack Herlocker and Craig Heath to my post below and in gratitude of Jim Reeves, the Medium Muse, who is always encouraging and appreciative of my work.
Dissatisfied and Deflated at 29
Recently, I celebrated (lamented?) my 29th year. While I certainly feel fortunate to be alive, this birthday brought with it some negative feelings, to even worse than my last few birthdays since the onset of my quarter-life crisis…
If you’ve heard my vacuum or banana stories, you’ve been lied to. Outright and on purpose.
This is a picture of me and my mom on my wedding day. Beautiful, right? But don’t let those beautiful…
The thing about office jobs is, they’re not for everyone.
I am going to point out an inconvenient detail to you. The Wicked Wins!
This should not come as a shock. Look around you, most successful people have a sort of, what we say, ‘dark past’, some ‘secrets that are better left buried’, a tale of a ‘wronged…
The day that I had the impression that I swallowed a roller-coaster for dinner and I woke up with fifty…
Even these, that you are reading, are not the point. It’s what they point to that counts. The thing they circle…
“What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing in life right now?”
Shea needs to write a memoir next. I don’t know much about Lowriders but I’ll read stories about him and his dad and how he passes that wisdom on to Boy A, Boy B, and the Baby all day er’ry day.
Today feels weird. Can’t decide if it’s good weird or bad weird. Both? Both. Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to read all my…
Buy a Key Chain and Educate a Child
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be…
Meditation: Cultivating Patience, six minutes (morning)
I’m trying to cultivate patience today because I’m ready to be done with the Trump era. I’m pissed at how much space he takes up in my head, in my home, and in almost every interaction I have.
You dig?
I’ve been reading a bit on the benefits of sulfur. This isn’t a mineral which I had paid a lot of attention to in the past. However, now that I’m digging in to it a little deeper, I think it’s of the utmost importance to pass along what I’ve been reading! Here are a…
Currently, I am out on summer vacation — the job market isn’t in the cards for me I guess. I find my age challenging. Being nineteen in college, practically initiates anxiety attacks. From figuring out what I want to major in, to deleting…
i chose me.
i am digesting and releasing emotional toxins simultaneously. i have coped and let go. i am healed, yet healing. i’ve grown, yet still growing. i’ve created a healthy atmosphere for myself; me, God & family are the only constants. distance is necessary like that sometimes. it gives us a chance to slow down…
“Honey.” The word sounds as smooth as the golden liquid actually tastes. Honey spoken as a term of…
I saw this old painting of mine during a recent visit to my mother’s house. It’s an important piece because of everything I learned…
“There was a time when I would have believed them if they’d told me you could not come true — just love’s…
For those following along in the scintillating drama that is my life, the gf got turned down for yet another job that she was told she was perfect for. This, as you might imagine, is soul…
“I was quiet, but I was not blind.” — Jane Austen
Whatever situation we face in our life, whatever feelings or emotions we go through is the conclusion of a decision we have taken at some stage in past. We face this situation more often than we realise and hence most of the time we are unaware of the impact of the…
Good morning.
Thought for this comic is here!
I agree, most things or people that inspire others, “ blow their minds (away I think?)” and change their lives forever leave me feeling the same as you. Being very smart (just a fact) moves a person’s perspective to a different place. You said “ Either I’m hard to…
Sharing Is Caring
Sharing is Caring. This statement is so true. Sharing anything with our family, friends, colleagues and with even strangers makes the both participants happy and builds the strong relationship.
Maturity phase of the curve can be a tough place to stand on. Whether you are a person or a product, a brand or an industry, you will be plagued by insecurity. “Is it downhill from here? Has my offering…
Nos últimos dias eu consegui ter surtos com a data de validade do novo cartão de crédito que chegou, em como ele estava de certa forma prevendo meu futuro para 2023 (não tente entender) e também tive um surto de que só gosto de caras que são gays…
Growing up I did not feel at home in my “home.” My very talented family did not understand their one, quiet…
I want to write more on this blog, but I don’t. I’ve branded 3 publications, but written no articles.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the right decision, but you must make a decision.
— Bryan La Rue
Don’t Say Maybe If You Want To Say ‘No’.
‘Maybe’ can be annoying.
By Prutha Patel and Karen Feng, University of Miami
A lot of us work hard and do our best to become better at certain areas of our lives at different points…
Probably the biggest illusion of all. Which causes disillusions, which is the best thing that can happen…
There’s nothing like following your own parenting advice. Isn’t funny how it’s so much easier to follow advice we give to our kids instead of advice we give to other friends and family?
When I was a kid an adult would often start a conversation with the words, “A little birdie told me……” They…
My idea of living in cycles seems to be paying off as Monday just seemed to be the next stage of the…
“Sometimes you finally get around to hanging the art on the walls, and then it’s time to leave,” said a former lover…
Or A Step By Step Guide On How To Create A Caffeine Addiction.
Why the dispatch? — I want to understand how I can make my learning more social. I love having interesting conversations with friends and colleagues about new things I learned. So these…
It’s easy to take the escalator, it’s hard to take the stairsIt’s easy to communicate on whatsapp, it’s hard to…
1. Leveling Up is a sustainable state of mind. To achieve the goals and desires of the ideal life you want to create…
A way through the forest
God did something for me today.
Sometimes, being so spoiled on my church experiences, I can miss the small things he does everyday. I’ve spent a lot of time…
By Charity, a senior at MHS
On the day I wrote this, we had 41 days until Commencement. Most of the time…
Marketing directors worldwide are powerhouses in their own right who have limited time to spare…
DAY THIRTY-ONE:
MY PARENTS AND I FALL INTO A POST-HOLIDAY STUPOR. TAKE THE DAY OFF. Refuel with…
If you had asked me 15 years ago what success looked like to me, one of two things would have happened:
1. I wouldn’t have been able to answer the question and I would have laughed it off. I’d have changed the subject, asked what it looked like to you then excused myself with needing to…
I’m 25 and I have Yet to Get My Shit Together!
I got laid off.
Yes, the inevitable happened and like most people here who talked about their experiences on losing a job, I too started straight with the 4 words.
So I watched MS Dhoni: The untold story and I was mind blown by the amount of drama that has…
Strengths and weaknesses go hand in hand. To develop your strength, accept your weakness.
“Meditate on death daily”
— My father (Augustine Paz)
That’s my dad’s mantra for life. But he’s the absolute opposite of a pessimist or doomsayer. The saying is a submission to that which you cannot control, death, and embraces the fragility of life. Because nothing is for certain, appreciate…
One of my guilty pleasures is watching American Pickers. Part of it is the interesting things they find, but the other part…
It’s been 2 months since I stopped spending 8+ hours a day investing in how to forget myself and my heart. After almost 13 years, it no longer dawned on me that my time was solely for the purpose of another person's gain. After about 6 weeks, I came out…
Today I started my mornings like most.
I spoke with my cousin today. Someone who I once considered one of my best friends. We hadn’t spoken since last September. It was my doing, the not speaking, because I didn’t understand a decision he had made. And instead of dealing with it and being honest about my confusion, I…
Not being needed
Might be what hurts the most
Go after what sets your soul on fire. Keep pushing and chasing your dreams, nothing can’t stop you only you…
For many people (me included), asking is quite harder than giving. We always volunteer to help and take the lead in taking more responsibilities. This is fine, only that we don’t know how to ask for rewards. The generosity is usually well received, but even with that there is a sense of unfairness…
The first time that I denied booze at a bar was one of the happiest moments that I’ve had in a long time. I’ve been in the same predicament for almost half of a decade through college and since graduating where I was doing things to make it seem like everything was alright. Much of it had to do with confidence issues that I had and I drank much more…
I’d rather give in to the thoughts that tell me it’s not worth trying.
I’d rather stay in bed and cuddle up next to my wife.
I’d rather ignore my dreams and live a normal life.
I have been meaning to write about this subject for a while now but I have been debating within myself as to how I…
What’s next?
Don’t like where you are at…ask yourself what’s next?
Love where you are at…ask yourself what’s next?
Dear World,
I have cut my hair at least 5 times in my life. Not a trim but a complete chop.
Trying to find a constructive way to channel your self hate?
Caring for somebody is an amazing emotion, sharing wondrous instants, exciting headlines as well as memorable minds, togetherness is a connection that is not conveniently cracked. Possessing a skin of smile makes other to fill satisfied and also think happily regarding attempt…
A velvety black cloak peeled back from the sky and I fell in love. The stars lit the heavens on fire. I left reason, logic and knowing behind, ready for an opening. Anything. Break me open! Crack that code in me and set my spirit free! Be the keeper of hearts that dances through the nights, as images of beauty and illustrious bodies find their ways…
Startups. Chaos. Multiple variables. Lot of gaps. Too many holes to plugin!
There is a lot talked about entrepreneurship — more on successes, more on flashy stuff, even quite a few on failures.
The brush of memory across the skin in the morningsoftly coaxeslonging from the will.
I am an addict. And no I don’t have one addiction. Just that the possibilities of quick success and instant rush overclouds the long term impacts. I am a poker player and I believe that a lot of analogies and metaphors can be picked up from the beautiful game.
May 16, 1986 is the day that broke my life into two discrete parts — before my parents died in a car…
LIFE IS MOVEMENT.IT HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS.AND IT MOVES SIDEWAYS TOO.MOVEMENT IS PART OF…
I’ve been climbing to the top and i’m so close now. They always said i’d make it far but they failed to mention how. We got issues that we can’t change, as quickly as we ‘d like to, as we need to. What i did is to break every rule they made, it made me who i am today.
I wrote this for you
Bitter.
Milk and honey floating my back teeth.
Bleeding
… casts you onto their stage.
Keep busy, bitch
Don’t dabble, focus
Find your beat
And fucking love it
Hold onto it
Through thick and thin
Did it look fit for use, not too tight or too loose?I was blind as you lay there below meWas the whole thing ok, when you threw it away?If…
“Duality is always secretly…
Monday, May 15th
Today was a somewhat interesting day. There has been this ledge I have been standing next to for quite some time. Some days I would toe the line as much as possible and other times I would take a few steps away from it. Today I woke up not thinking much about that ledge or its presence in my life.
No words!
Now it’s clear why one goes cop instead becoming a civil engineer
Hope you will enyoy this humorous clip on the subject
It’s about time to act!
Look around and what do you see?
Here's your gift- one more year. What are you going to do?
YoursGod :)
Dear GodLet me see.... Over the past 53 years I’ve realised there are phases in life. The beauty of life is, each phase brings its own…
