Tag: life
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How To Write And Self-Publish Your Book
There once was a time when books were created by publishers in far-off lands with pristine printing presses and hidden formatting magic. This how-to guide will teach you the ins and outs of self-publishing.
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Before I Graduate
I don’t know about you, but sometimes, on my way to something really grand, I’ll sit in silence and peer out the window. It’s nice to bathe in the moments that come right before the finale: the burning in my chest, the sparks in my eyes, even the tingle just beyond the belly. This part’s…
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Buy Experiences, Not Things
Originally Published for the Bentley Vanguard on March 3rd, 2015 Jim has one winter coat. The coat is black, properly insulated, waterproof, and provides ample warmth. There are no tears or defects to the coat. The coat also matches most of Jim’s daily wear attire as well as his business formal suits. Being fully aware…
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For All You Know, I Could Be A Robot
Originally Published for the Bentley Vanguard on February 18th, 2015 140 characters. You are given 140 characters on Twitter to formulate an articulate stream of consciousness. In a world of infinite scrolling, status updates, to-do lists, one-liners, and part-timers, these snippets of awareness are all we get to express our inner demons. We live…
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The Right Place At The Right Time
I have a perpetuating fear of stagnant living. Stagnant living manifested in brainless activity, longing gazes out the window, and an unquenchable urge to keep moving forward. My life is a well-groomed compilation of ordered lists, scheduled downtime, and confirmation texts. I crave efficiency. I seek out tantalizing activities with an insatiable thirst for life. To my apparent demise, I live for…