Updated ‘Me’?

I realized it's been a long time since I updated my archaic "about me" page, and decided to do something about it. Wanna check it out? Do! I think in a lot of ways it's important for me to look back on where I came from and take note of the steps that it took…

Minimalism: Understanding Happiness

As an over-thinker and a daydreamer, it doesn't surprise me about myself that I am always looking for a solution. To everything. I fancy myself a do-er, not an idealist, however, and because I've been so stuck in the same life for so long, it makes me crazy to think that progress is not being…

A Bit of Perspective

It is not often that I take a step back from being disappointed with my line of work and actually appreciate what it is I'm doing. I should do that more often. But I'm more of a chronic critic than anything, and pointing out the charms doesn't come as naturally as pointing out the flaws.…

Becoming a Bigger Picture Person

I can see cleaaaaarly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way! Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. But I have to rejoice when I encounter some new perspective. It's one of those situations when people can tell you the same thing over and over, and you think you're taking their…

Castles and Nomads

I had an unexpected conversation the other night that has stayed with me all day. I was talking to my older brother about life; how we've changed since we were kids, and what we thought we'd be doing and what we thought we'd be like. My brother and I don't often have what you'd call…

All or Nothing

I have always been an all-or-nothing sort of person. I do not know why this is. This sort of mentality certainly has its perks. I don't put up with a lot of bullshit, not when it really matters. When something is important to me there isn't much grey, just black and white. There are things…