October 2008
5 posts
You Want What You Can Lose
I’m a strong believer in the fact that people want most what they cannot have. I would be surprised to find anyone who would disagree with that or who hasn’t heard or thought about it before, so for that reason I’m going to skip the explanation of this concept.
There’s a side of this that I think gets overlooked though:
People also want what they can possibly lose. The...
Become an Autologist
What do autologists do? They study themselves! No, this is not a profession, and it’s not a course you can take at school. This is just something that everyone should be engaged in, in addition to their career.
It’s very important to have a clear, and honest understanding of yourself. This includes both the good parts and the bad parts that most of us like to pretend aren’t...
Representing Your Entire Race
I’ve noticed something about myself, and I’m fairly confident that I’m not the only one who does this. When I’m in a situation where I’m the only person of my race or color skin, I act as though I’m the representative of my race and try extra hard to make a good impression.
I think a part of me is hoping that they will go home and tell someone of their own race...
Rapists and Stalkers Ruin Everything
I previously discussed how Pedophiles and Child Abductors Ruin Everything, and I’ve decided to add a related topic.
The title really says it all, but I’ll explain myself further just in case we’re not on the same page. Keep in mind, this applies primarily to males, but I’m sure many women have been in the following situation anyway.
Whenever I happen to be walking in the...
4 is the 21 of Toddlers
Ever notice how proud four-year-olds are of their age? They announce it to everyone they meet and hold up their four tiny little fingers with a proud look on their face.
I’m pretty sure it’s because this is the first age where kids are truly aware of what their age means. Their fourth birthday comes, their parents tell them “you’re four years old now” and they feel...