How to Write a Good Password

How to Write a Good Password

Passwords are a tricky beast. How are you supposed to keep up with all of the passwords you have to remember? LastPass. That’s how. But still, you need to write good passwords that won’t get easily hacked. Like these terrible, I can’t even call them...
5 Reasons Losing 110 Blog Posts is Totally Fine

5 Reasons Losing 110 Blog Posts is Totally Fine

I lost the 110 blogs I wrote and published to my site between 2011 and 2014 in a transition from hosting my site on GoDaddy to Digital Ocean last year. When I realized what happened, I said to myself (and others), “I’ve made a huge mistake.” Did it...
It’s Time We Cut Each Other Some Slack

It’s Time We Cut Each Other Some Slack

We should really lighten up on each other. We have such high expectations and demands of people and get super frustrated easily. We get so mad at each other when something doesn’t go exactly as we wanted, even when we didn’t communicate that expectation....
What Should I Eat for Breakfast

What Should I Eat for Breakfast

You may be wondering what to eat for breakfast (I think it’s a safe assumption, considering you clicked on the link with that exact title). Maybe you’re thinking of just going to the local diner to order a nice brunch this weekend. Let me give you a...
How to Respond to Being Friendzoned

How to Respond to Being Friendzoned

Leave. Immediately. DNR. (do not respond… or do not resuscitate – your feelings for this person) Friend zone is rejection 9 times out of 10, bro. The girl just wanted to phrase it nicely so you wouldn’t get too mad (which is silly, because...
Life Tip of the Week: Saying Sorry

Life Tip of the Week: Saying Sorry

Stop saying sorry. Or start saying it. Depends on who you are. I know both types: the ones who say ‘sorry’ all the time, like a reflex to anything that might have made someone even mildly inconveniencedĀ for half a second and the cold-hearted ones who have...
Top 3 Ways to Stay Current with News

Top 3 Ways to Stay Current with News

There is SO much news. It’s constantly changing. New stuff happens all the time. How are we supposed to stay current and relevant and not feel stupid for not knowing what’s going on in the world? Or at least our country? Have no fear. I’m here to...
You are in Control of Your Own Happiness

You are in Control of Your Own Happiness

You have a choice. You can be happy or not. Your call. Are we in control of everything in life? No. Is some foreign power (higher, lower, whatever) in control of your life? No. Some things happen to us and we don’t control that (tsunami, drone strike, born into...
Stop Trying to Change Your Partner

Stop Trying to Change Your Partner

If you’re trying to change your partner, you are wasting your time. You’re also just going to get hurt. So spare yourself the time, effort and pain: don’t bother. Live and let live. Find someone you are actually compatible with. Believe it or not,...
Why College Is a Waste of Time and Money

Why College Is a Waste of Time and Money

College is a 21st Century joke: a colossal waste of time and money. Undergrad is not very difficult and it doesn’t teach you many (or any, depending on your major) useful, market-ready skills. It’s a lot of high-minded, jargon-laden garbageĀ to fill the...