Hello, it’s been a while! I’ve been reading/listening to a lot of Robert Sapolsky lately and have been troubled by the notion/prospect of lack of free will and it’s corollaries; entitlement, reward, punishment, luck in life, etc (here’s a quick review on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv38taDUpwQ). I still don’t think there’s free will in the sense …
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Brighton is cool
Just a little trip to ol’ Brighton…
Vadiando
Vadiando in Portuguese means “loafing” or “wasting time”. When friends meet and waste time together playing capoeira, that passage of time becomes all the more precious and beautiful!
Ode to routine
Nothing begotten, often forgotten; such is the flavour of routine! and with enough reiteration, I do forget what it all means: to be with friends and have a laugh, feel happy in the moment; all the while hoping that again, this great routine will never end.
They’re everywhere!
Surprise, surprise, another Star Back’s!
All I want for Christmas is my two flat feet
I feel like I’ve bested the biggest physical burden of my life and would like to reflect on my experience. I was born with flat feet; not a disability by any standard, but a hinderance. A hinderance in physical activities, but most importantly, god forbid, style. When I was a child, the orthopaedist recommended I …
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Tetrismas Tree!
Tetrismas Tree! Tetrismas Tree! Thy blocks are always changing; They go like this when Christmas’ here, But also make cool atmosphere. Tetrismas Tree! Tetrismas Tree! Thy blocks are always changing!!
The All-American small-talk
Mastering the All-American small-talk is as simple as A-B-C! A) [Hi/Hey/Hello], how are you? B) [Good/ Fine/ Great/ OK], and you? C) [Good/ Fine], thanks! Pro tip #1: Try to speak as fast as possible (practice at home if needed) Pro tip #2: Continue walking while speaking as fast as possible Bonus: Step C occurs when …
In the UK..
On living close
Every day life in a relationship is like the mozzarella on a pizza. It’s not what gives the taste, but it holds all the ingredients together.. ~Nontas