We all have flaws and imperfections that we have to work on, and one of the biggest questions for everyone is how? 

There are so many things one can do for self improvement. But I think the first step of any self improvement is to recognize wha...

All of us want some sort of thrill and adventure in our lives, because without it, life would just be so boring! But whats the fine line between being adventurous and being outright stupid? 

This is a problem so many people struggle with, as th...

There are so many different temptations out there for everyone, whether it be food cravings, impulses to buy things, desire to quit something, or any other material item or idea that you really wish you could get/do. But most of the time, it's not...

Recently in school, I have been asked to write MULTIPLE research papers for different classes. The reason why this is so significant, is because usually, we only have to do one per year, which is still 1 too many, but we have gotten used to that n...

I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss" over and over again in so many different situations. But what does it mean really? Well, of course it implies different things in different situations, but most of the time, it generall...

The PenBBS 308 is a pen designed by fountain pen lovers. People who know their stuff. For me, it's an instant classic.

Recycling is a pain. But you see recycle signs everywhere, but pretty much everyone is too lazy to actually do it. It's not that those of us who are too lazy to recycle don't care about the environment, it's just extremely difficult to attempt sol...

Wearing second hand/old clothes have been around for a long time- from wearing your grandmother's shirt you found in her closet, to buying expensive vintage clothing in an antique shop. Thrifiting (aka shopping old second hand clothes) is a practi...

For those of us who don't have immense amount of motivation to go off and just casually run a 5k, finding reason for us to exercise and "stay fit" is extremely hard. 
We all know those people who are constantly on a new diet, following the latest...

All of us have had experiences where a friend asks you to be "completely honest" about something, and you're not quite sure how to answer without hurting their feelings; do you lie and tell them what they want to hear? or are you completely honest...

Speaking from personal experience, having a device near me or around me while I'm trying to focus on either work or some other important matter is an extremely difficult task. Resisting the temptation of just simply picking up your phone and check...

I'm sure you have all heard about Logan Paul and his public scandal of posting a video of a suicide body in the Japanese suicide forest on Youtube. Logan Paul is a youtube vlogger (video blogger), who posts daily vlogs of what goes on in his life,...

When you’re comfortable with how others see you, it’s easier to share. Likewise, when you have confidence that the people you interact with you are real, it’s easier to create genuine relationships.
Natural Privacy
Remember the last time you r...

We've all been in school, or are still in school, and understand that it is a system of constantly being told what to do and when to do it. You are taught discipline, to "not disrupt", and generally are discouraged to do things "your way", but to ...

Everybody cares what their self-image is and how others view them. The idea of maintaining a "good" self image has been around for so long that the desire have a good image to other people seems completely normal; and to an extent it is: but at wh...

To be honest, I am not sure at all how to get motivation, and the only thing keeping me going throughout the week is knowing that the weekend is coming. I know this kind of mindset probably doesn't help with getting things done efficiently, but ho...

Every year from Dec. 4th (the date of Frank Zappa's death) to Dec. 21st. (the date of his birth), the world celebrates Zappadan.
It's a chance to remember Frank Zappa and all he contributed. Frank created some astounding music and had a unique ...

I turn on my computer and see this.
At least 235 people killed in a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in the country's northern Sinai Peninsula. 120 wounded. The deadliest attack of this kind in Egypt's modern history.
Shorty after Friday prayer...

I got a free copy of this book in return for a review. My first solicited review! The next book in this series, Hail Warning is coming out soon.
Let’s start off by saying I enjoyed the story. It is a clever and inventive read. Since it involves...

No matter how well off or how poor the family situation is, I believe it is so important for every teenager going through high school (or about to go to college) to have a job at least one point in their lives. 

The job could just be as simple ...

Unlike many other students, I go to an international school in Asia. I've never been to a public American School, and the only other schools I've ever attended was 3 years of public Taiwanese school in elementary. 
Some of you might wonder how 'w...

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are officially back together?? What?? It has been quite a while before the pair split up in 2011. They were on and off for 5 years!!
This below is Jelena before 

I'm sure everyone has their own opinion on them an...

Theater has always been apart of my life ever since I was pretty little, but it was recently reintroduced into my life as something way more important. 

Before, I believed theater and acting was mostly about learning your lines, and pretending ...

Recently, (Oct. 28 to be specific) there was a LGBT march that happened in Taiwan, and it was the largest one held in Asia!

Personally, I attended and walked in the march for about an hour, and was extremely happy with all the positive energy s...

For those of you who don't know (which I would hope isn't a lot of you) Taiwan is a little island just off the coast of China. But don't belittle Taiwan because of its size, their reputation for street food is off the charts, and rightfully so. 
...

Taylor Swift, 27, can easily be named as one of the top artists and celebrities of the 2000s.
Sure, we all know her as the 'cute country girl' who always has the adorable 'surprise face' when she wins an award, but is she really even anything l...

James Lee Burke is a masterful writer.  His command of language is nothing short of breathtaking. 
For this novel, come for the language, stay for the story and linger over qualities of the characters in the drama.
Wayfaring Stranger didn’t ti...

There was a moment there when mechanical pencils took my fancy.
My interest was peaked partly because of my son. Deep in the math weeds, pencils were his weapon of choice in his studies. It was also partly thanks to a friend from across the pon...

It doesn't take too long poking around the pocket knife world to discover great swaths of titanium.  

Traditionalists may consider it out of bounds, but titanium is a premium handle material for all kinds of modern folders.  
And for good reas...

This pen really puts it all together:  

Yes, it's another new Chinese fountain pen.  If you like the Wing S 698, you'll appreciate the Caliarts Ego.
The two pens are virtually the same size and weight and use interchangable Pilot 78G-compati...