Everything with a conscious likes releasing it. I talk a little about how that release is achieved in different ways and by different things, including my own experiences. I also look into other means of escape, and conclude with some thoughts on what a good balance is.
Applying the Theseus' Ship paradox to being holistically healthy, making an argument to taking care of yourself in a novel way. Pretty much the most millennially/hippie dippy shit from a kid who once watched a TedEd talk.
Went to NerdCon, being a Nerdfighter since Deathly Hallows. It was a beautiful, informative, and inspirational, and I had some thoughts. And as they say in my home town, DFTBA!
Adulthood changes friendships. In particular, one of my close high school friends and I had our relationship go through some transformations. The transition taught me a lot, particularly about good communication, for which I'm grateful. I try to reflect and share the lessons learned with you
Women's Month just concluded. I made an attempt to be more inclusive of women voices over the last month, and had some ideas on how to be a better feminist/person, which I term as Joyful Feminism. Read what I learned and let me know how I could have done better!
A reflection on trying a Pescetarian diet for about 4 weeks. I wanted to reduce my life total consumption of meat for better health and because meat is an huge environmental burden. Thoughts, failures, and what I'll do next time.
Trying to Reconcile my Privileges with my Ambition. I'm humbly not perfect, but I am trying to make positive progress while also remember to give back.
I love this country, and importantly I understand the idea of loving America first. But America First cannot forget what America is. I'll try to reconcile my immense pride in this country with the it's recent un-American actions.
I poise the idea that sports are a sort of low stakes religion. Though we worship in different ways, it's great to collectively care so much about something trivial as a game. And at a time when we're so divided over harsh realities and uncompromisingly difficult decisions, it's nice to have something else we can fight about that doesn't have the weight of the future
Highly disagreed with Trump's ban on Immigration from specific countries. Went to a protest. Had some thoughts.
Atlanta is the show you must be watching. I examine a small story in Episode Three and offer my opinion on what Donald Glover is trying to tell us, particularly how a passive bias and common argument in the fight for gender equality detracts from communicating effectively or solving the issue.
A personal reflection on 2016, highlighting highs and lows and what lessons I took away. I look forward to 2017 with solidifying habits I formed in late 2016 and adding a few new commitments and resolutions.
Weird Kid finds self on a swim team of extremely different and clashing personalities. Finds self extremely grateful for the clashing and different personalities. Takes a moment to appreciate the friends and teammates for those experiences, especially in the context of today's world.