Growing up, my parents didn’t allow my siblings and I to drink soda and they limited our intake of sugary and processed foods. My mom even taught us to read labels and avoid things that contained (high fructose) corn syrup. Just imagine an 8-year-old going to her friend’s or grandparents’ house and examining a package of cookies before… Continue Reading
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How to be alone
I highly value my alone time. Thinking, writing, reading, cleaning, sketching, listening to music. I find some of my favorite activities are far more pleasurable when performed in solitude. I like being able to shut off my mind, or tune into the station of my choosing without distraction. I tend to feel more peaceful, relaxed, confident, and even happier when I’m… Continue Reading
“Where I am”
A phenomenal clip composed of footage from BBC’s Life: Plants and experimental music by Galapagos. Enjoy! Galapagos – Where I Am from Cool Things I Find on Vimeo.… Continue Reading
The surprising truth about what motivates us
Why do people play instruments on the weekend when they aren’t getting paid to do so? Why do people volunteer their time and skills without compensation? Clearly these individuals aren’t motivated by money, power, or status, so why do they what they do? This entertaining 10-minute clip summarizes some of the most interesting things I learned in my… Continue Reading
Fifty people, one question
If you could get the answer to any question, what would you ask? *Special thanks to Jackson Eagan on Vimeo for this beautiful and inspirational video.* … Continue Reading