Why We Should Not Live in a Technology-Centric Society In the modern age, technology is everywhere. Self-checkout replaces a cashier with a robot. Apps like Tinder replace going out and meeting somebody naturally. Apps like Doordash replace visits to the grocery store. Hours are spent lying in the same position in bed, scrolling in an… Continue reading The Startling Dangers Of Living In A Technology-Centric Society
Five Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner As we get older, we naturally get wiser. Sometimes we simply cannot believe something until we experience it firsthand. Whether you would consider it stubbornness or naivety, some things we have to learn the hard way. Here are the five lessons I wish I had learned the easy… Continue reading 5 Important Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner
The Downside of Being a Perfectionist Back in high school, being a perfectionist seemed like a positive asset. Perfectionism meant good attention to detail, which inevitably would lead to a higher grade on an assignment. At work that attention to detail meant getting the job done right the first time and being rewarded with more… Continue reading The Downside of Being a Perfectionist
The Dangers of Social Media Social media has become increasingly prevalent in our society. There is a lot to enjoy about the cornucopia of entertainment and information readily available at our fingertips. Unfortunately nothing is perfect and while social media can be fun, it is not free from any cons. Body Image Struggles Photoshop, FaceTune—… Continue reading The Great Dangers of Social Media
Good Things to Come From the Pandemic I want to preface this by saying the last thing I want to do is make light of such a serious situation. There has been a lot of darkness these past few years, so I wanted to point out some things on the glass half full side. Netflix… Continue reading Best Things to Come From the 2020 Pandemic
Why I Love My Macbook Pro Back in 2018, I got a MacBook Pro. Four years later I still love it and here is why: Using AirDrop / AirPlay with other Apple products It is so nice to be able to AirDrop a series of photos from my laptop to my phone within seconds. The… Continue reading Why I Love My MacBook Pro
Movie Theaters vs Streaming In the past few years, the internet has been bombarded with new streaming services. Netflix was only the beginning— now there is Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi, Peacock, Paramount+ and many others. While paying for a streaming service is the cheapest way to watch movies, is it the best way? Is the movie… Continue reading Movie Theaters or New Streaming Services: Which is Superior?
The Pros and Cons of Online College The topic of online college has been brought up over the past couple years. As someone who enrolled in an online program before Zoom was a thing, I have some opinions on the matter. Pros: Flexible Schedule:If you are in an asynchronous program, your schedule is in your… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Online College
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