I’m by no means a musician, but growing up I did take various instrument lessons. The first real musical instrument that I learned how to play was the piano and I’ll never forget the first time I had to perform in front of a live …
What is it about waiting in lineups (or queues, depending on what part the world you’re in) that puts people on edge? Perhaps it’s the feeling that time is being wasted or maybe it’s the feeling of not being in control? Whatever the case, it’s …
Ugh! Bugs! If there’s one thing that I absolutely dread about the summer, it’s the onslaught of insects that just won’t leave me alone. I keep my home clean and try to avoid having anything that might attract them but apparently that’s not good enough. …
The importance of sleep cannot be stressed enough. The amount and quality of sleep have a very real impact on our health so that’s why it’s incredibly frustrating when I can’t get myself to fall asleep. I’ll toss and turn, I’ll flip my pillow over and over, …
Ahhhh, there’s nothing quite like a relaxing day of fishing with your buddies. Just cast your line in, sit back, and wait patiently for a nibble while you enjoy some peace and quiet. Sounds nice, right? Well, the truth is that you never really know …
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I hate bugs. Ever since I was a child, I’ve always been afraid of insects, even if they are the most harmless ones. Finding a bug landing or crawling on me was trauma-inducing… I’d jump and …
If you live in a big city, you know how cold people can be. People tend to keep to themselves and mind their own business. Any attempts at being friendly with strangers are often perceived as being “weird” because that’s just the way things are. …
Most people have heard of Epsom salt and they typically associate it with baths, as this natural salt from Epsom, England is probably best known as a way to help relieve your body’s aches and pains. Or perhaps you’ve even been one of the unfortunate …
“I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn’t like a person.” Truer words have never been spoken. Dogs have been man’s best friend for pretty much forever, and if you’ve ever had a dog in your life …
I remember when I got my first ever digital camera. It was a pretty big deal because it was at a time when film cameras were still the norm (and no, there was no such things as camera phones). It cost me a small fortune, …