I think the that those with the most polar opposite opinions could be friends. If they keep their commonalities and not their differences on the agenda then they could definitely get along. If they respect each other’s differing views and avoid contentious topics then yes they definitely could be friends and potentially good friends at … Continue reading Friends with opposite opinions →

Skeptic: That shopping mall Santa sure looks fake. Believer: that’s because he’s not the ‘real’ Santa! Skeptic: Santa’s handwriting sure looks like Mum’s. Believer: That’s because he adapts his handwriting to make it look like your parent’s. Skeptic: How does Santa get into your house? You don’t have a chimney! Believer: He comes in the … Continue reading Santa & writing →

Dietrich hates trivial pursuit, it makes him feel stupid. He acknowledges that it is only a measure of trivial knowledge and not a true reflection of one’s intelligence but that doesn’t matter. He’s still feels dumb in front of his peers. Julian beside him has been playing trivial pursuit longer and has become more accustomed … Continue reading Trivial pursuit →

When problem solving there comes a point when you don't need to find more problems.   The supply of problems is endless. You could spend the rest of your life listing problems and you wouldn't even scratch the surface. You don't need to find more problems. What you need, is to start coming up with … Continue reading Less problems more solutions →

'Yeah but I've got more Instagram followers' Do you do this? Do you cling to one aspect when comparing yourself to others? 'Yeah they may be in better shape than me, they may have more money than me but I've got a better relationship with my family.' That small victory to last forever as a … Continue reading Yeah but I’ve got… →

A snarky response brings tension. Tension in that you now have to decide what altitude you would like to operate at. You might be inclined to reply in kind, but that requires stooping to a 'snarky' level and that never ends well. There is no tension with this option, it's just an emotional reactive state. … Continue reading Snarky responses →

‘Finally!’ Derek thought to himself. He had emerged onto the open highway leaving the chaotic traffic behind him. Now he could relax in the open space all around him. ‘Time for a little music!’ Derek told his car to start playing life is a highway by Rascal Flatts. The car did nothing. He said it … Continue reading Derek’s thoughts →

Waiting for perfect to come along to start is the ‘perfect’ excuse because perfect doesn’t exist. It is an excuse that will last you forever. It is a sure fire way to never start.

I was on a video call recently where I had my webcam turned on but the other person did not and I couldn't help but feel like Clarice in Silence of the Lambs.  You know at the end when Clarice is fumbling through the dark and the serial killer is watching her with night vision … Continue reading Turning your camera on →

When pondering why someone doesn’t open up, it might be worth considering the environment. They might be conditioned to fear vulnerability. For example they may have witnessed the slaughtering Denise received for opening up about her embarrassing date. Or what about Tina who still hasn’t been able to live down that mortifying sex story and … Continue reading Conditioned for invulnerability →