Everything on Social Media is not as it appears. — Ever seen a picture of a big group of friends on Instagram and you think to yourself: ” Wow, how does this person have so many friends?” You’re just looking at the headcount in the photo they post, but then something odd stands out. Studying every face, each one looks…

When brushing and flossing aren’t enough. — Remember when you went to the dentist when you were little and after the teeth cleaning, the dentist would stick a giant glob of disgusting tasting paste in a retainer-like tool onto your teeth? The worst part was when the dentist told you not to drink water or rinse afterward…

For men, it’s not even something that needs to be considered. — In 1600’s France, the last name of a family was passed on through generations by way of the male side of the marriage. It was a way to retain wealth, power, and prestige within a specific geographic area. It pointed to the holdings, land, and title of a family. But…

No, there isn’t something wrong with you. — Ever get that gnawing feeling at the back of your jaw to gnaw on your gums when you think about your furry, adorable pet? That’s your brain telling you to eat your dog. No, it’s not animalistic and you aren’t hungry. Luckily for pet owners, our modern brains override our…

A look into the financial instrument that can change everything. — How many times have we waved off Bitcoin or cryptocurrency in the past as nonsense for it to become the next big financial behemoth that disrupted industries and changed the industry as we once knew it? A few years ago, Bitcoin was seen as a pipedream that would just lose…

Why can’t we all be friends? — You might think to yourself “Well, you give what you get” or “You reap what you sow” when it comes to all the bad rap Karens get for being them. That’s probably what their kids think too and I think that the reason why Karens turn out way worse than…

Why do we feel the need to apologize, especially when we know we are not wrong? — Love is never having to say you’re sorry. How inaccurate is this popular movie line? See, love does mean saying sorry. That you value your relationship enough to give up your ego, or what you believe is a piece of yourself, to find something greater. It also means admitting fault…

You know the one. — I used to pass by these big houses from and to swimming practice. One time, a family friend forgot to pick me up. As a kid, I thought I had been abandoned, wearing half-soaked pants after swim practice in 20-degree weather on an empty campus made me almost cry. I…

You’re not sure where you stand with them. — No one likes being an on-call anything. Not at work. and certainly not with friends. But it’s especially sad when you get a bad gut feeling whenever you hang out with your friends or feel unwanted and unheard. Being the on-call friend is the one who is invited to the…