Would you prefer a long boring life or a short adventurous one?

Facing a pack of wolves while on a hike, climbing up a mountain in subzero temperatures, chasing dangerous criminals, investing in the stock market… these are all examples of a lifestyle a writer would prefer to experience from behind a laptop. The question of lifestyle preferences is what got me thinking: would you prefer aContinue reading “Would you prefer a long boring life or a short adventurous one?”

How to Find True Friends: One of the Best Gifts I Ever Received

One of the best gifts I ever received was a bottomless wallet. When I first got it, I thought the money inside it was the best thing in the world, but instead, I discovered what the real gift was. One day, I found an abandoned wallet on the street and opened it. Nothing was inside.Continue reading “How to Find True Friends: One of the Best Gifts I Ever Received”

Do You Think About the Future or the Past?

You can tell someone’s age by how much they think about the future or the past. I’ve noticed that teenagers and people in their twenties talk about the future as if there is a lot of time ahead of them. They have post-secondary education goals, first career-related job discussions, and first romantic relationships. They askContinue reading “Do You Think About the Future or the Past?”