Recently I’ve discovered the positive effects of practicing mindfulness. Simply put, mindfulness is the act of focusing on the present moment. If you’re someone like me with an overactive mind, who’s constantly thinking and analyzing and ultimately worrying too much, you’ll find that those thoughts can negatively impact your overall well-being. Mindfulness teaches you to … Continue reading
BoJack Horseman is a show about an anthropomorphic horse who struggles with many inner demons, self-created or otherwise, that include depression, narcissism, self-loathing and addiction. Among the biggest questions BoJack tries to come to terms with and find satisfying answers to are: Am I a good person? Is it too late for me to change? Will I … Continue reading
It’s the final day of 2016, and what a year it’s been, to say the least. Between a tumultuous presidential election and the deaths of many beloved public figures, from authors to actors to singers and more, people are collectively more than ready to bid this year adieu and welcome 2017 with open arms. As we ring … Continue reading
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a huge procrastinator. I have been all my life. That said, I’ve always been a disciplined student and a conscientious worker, someone who understands the importance of meeting deadlines. I’ve never allowed my procrastination habits to hinder my success in work or school. Sure, when I was … Continue reading
The character of Arnold originated in a comic strip as well as a trilogy of claymation shorts: “Arnold Escapes From Church,” “The Arnold Waltz” and “Arnold Rides His Chair,” the last of which aired during an episode of Sesame Street. In the shorts, Arnold is a 5-year-old boy with a hyperactive imagination who doesn’t say a word … Continue reading
When I was 13, I had another career path in mind in addition to wanting to be a writer. That other career aspiration was voice acting. Lately, I’ve been indulging in nostalgia by watching various cartoons from my childhood and appreciating them on two different levels: as a fan and as a writer. In feeding this … Continue reading
I personally believe there’s no definitive answer to that question, and that you can argue yes, people change all the time and no, people are who they are. To prove my point, I’ll make both arguments right now. Yes: People change all the time. None of us are the same people we were when we were … Continue reading
Rugrats is one of the original three Nicktoons to premiere on Nickelodeon on August 11, 1991. It ran until 2004 with a total of nine seasons, three movies (The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats in Paris and Rugrats Go Wild) and two spin-off series, All Grown Up! and the lesser known, short-lived Rugrats Pre-School Daze. Although I’ve watched plenty of cartoons growing up, Rugrats is … Continue reading
There’s a reason why anyone and everyone will tell you that you can accomplish anything you want in life so long as you put your mind to it. As cliché as it is to say, believing in yourself really is the key to achieving any goal. As important as it is to work hard, stay focused … Continue reading
Pokémon GO is the latest craze to sweep the nation. It launched a little over three weeks ago, but with how incredibly popular it’s become, it feels like it’s been around for months. It’s a mobile app that utilizes AR (augmented reality) technology by using your phone’s camera and GPS, which allows players to walk … Continue reading
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