PinnedWhy Nigerian Prince, Catfish & Other Scammers Are Actually Pretty CleverSome of the biggest lies in the world are related to scams. What exactly is a scam? According to Cambridge Dictionary a scam can be defined as something illegal and involves the trickery of other people. A few common types of scams include insurance scams, credit-for-sex schemes, identity theft …2 min read
Pinned<<那年仲夏，我在法國奇遇的白俄羅斯人>>只記得當時年僅十五歲的我，踏上人生第一次長途旅程，到了法國南部一個名叫香檳的小鎮。父母覺得離開熟悉的朋友圈，到達陌生的城市是一種鍛鍊自己勇氣和能夠訓練法文的好機會。 不可否認，當時的我還是一位保護得太好的溫室 …2 min read<<那年仲夏，我在法國奇遇的白俄羅斯人>>只記得當時年僅十五歲的我，踏上人生第一次長途旅程，到了法國南部一個名叫香檳的小鎮。父母覺得離開熟悉的朋友圈，到達陌生的城市是一種鍛鍊自己勇氣和能夠訓練法文的好機會。 不可否認，當時的我還是一位保護得太好的溫室 …----
PinnedThis Is Why You Will Be My ForeverHoracius settled nicely into his lounge chair within the comforts of his study. Flashbacks drowned like waves into the deepest abscess of his soul. Life had played such a cruel hand in the last few years. Since Molly died, he coped with alcohol and through his contract job as a…2 min read
PinnedA Creative Covid ChristmasDistinctly cooler temperatures, a strong craving for eggnog and minced pies, the taste of an aromatic pot of sangria, putting up baubles and ornaments to help decorate the tree, shopping for presents, gathering with your loved ones — Which aspect of this time of the year makes you feel the…Fashion Trends2 min read
PinnedLife Is Not A ChessboardUpon recently finishing the entire series of “A Queen’s Gambit” in one night, many people might be wondering what the fuss is all about. In it, an orphan, whose parents were killed in a car accident before her birth, channels her grief and energy into a predominantly-masculine world of chess…Dichotomous Thinking2 min read
Apr 19The Therapist That Never Talked AgainAs the therapist glanced down at the prescribed reading list set by her lecturers and the information in the textbook, she steeled herself for the weekly onslaught of new clients. …2 min read
Apr 16Is Trail Mix The New Holy Grail ?Step aside burnt avocado toast. There is another opponent in question. Given an increasingly challenging landscape for nutritionists and dietitians alike, people are coming up with all sorts of innovative recipes to satiate their in-between meal hunger cravings. One of them is trail mix. Consisting of mostly dried fruit and…1 min read
Apr 11Why Crisp Inspectors Earn More Than Water Slide TestersWhat if you could work your dream job? What if that dream job involves testing out morsels of savory goodness from an assortment of flavors including Mixed Bag, Sour Cream & Onion, Ranch and Hickory BBQ? From being a fake wedding guest ($200) , a cat catcher ($80) , a…2 min read
Apr 4Debating The Merits Of Partible PaternityHow many countries in the world have a phenomenon that effectively enables women to have more than one husband? Yes — believe it or not, it is a real thing and it is known as something called polyandry (one wife who has multiple husbands) . …Life Lessons2 min read
Apr 4Remarque-able Spin On War ClassicIn a week when the world is reeling from the aftermath of news regarding the current situation in Ukraine and Russia, spikes in Coronavirus cases and the need for government leaders to find a consensus about pertinent issues such as environmental sustainability, nuclear deterrence and refugee welfare, this 1920s novel…2 min read
