Whether you believe in nature or nurture, there is no denying that the people in our lives have a considerable effect on who we grow up to be. We are the sum of our parts and those parts are largely made up of the things in life that influence us. Music, current events, people bothContinue reading “The People Who Made Us”
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Love Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
I posted the above picture on Facebook Saturday as a joke but then I went back and really looked at it. While I have heard those words many many times before I don’t know if they’ve ever really sunk in before. The fact that I have value as a person and contribute to society isContinue reading “Love Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself”
Merry Christmas and a Happy Saturnalia!
I love gift giving. It is, I would go so far as to say, my primary love language. I take my time methodically selecting presents that will bring that specific person joy, and then receive my reward by enjoying the look of delight on their faces when they realize what kind of meticulous time andContinue reading “Merry Christmas and a Happy Saturnalia!”
A Little Home Goes A Long Way
I may not look it, but I am of Middle Eastern descent. Palestine to be specific, on my Dad’s side. It’s something that usually comes as a shock to people as I am so pale that my skin is just about as bright as the Beacons of Gondor when I’m out and about on aContinue reading “A Little Home Goes A Long Way”