When you're not allowed to be grumpy, the irritability becomes a toxic sludge eating you from inside. But if you have a grumpy competition with whomever you're with, not only does it say that you're allowed to be grumpy but also it becomes a game and in some kind of reverse psychology you dispel the … Continue reading Grumpy competition →

I think staycations are the lowest rung of the holiday ladder simply because you don't get a full break from your daily chores. With a hotel room you don't have to clean up after yourself. With a self catering apartment you don't have to worry about fixing the skirting boards. Furthermore you're not reminded of … Continue reading Staycations →

I think society has done such a good job at drilling in productivity at all costs that it can take a couple of days to fully get into the swing of a relaxing holiday. You don't need to feel guilty, you can listen to your body and do absolutely nothing.

I think the initial part, where you've just left the air conditioning with your clean clothes and deodorant, is difficult. We'll call that the acclimatizing phase. But in the acceptance phase where you embrace the sweat and stop caring about your looks and odours, that's when you start to enjoy the heat.

How to lose a guy in 10 days has some terrible reviews online. They say it's predictable, formulaic, and silly. It even has a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And yet the public don't care, it's considered a classic in the genre, indispensable, and still watched today. It goes to show you need to be … Continue reading Critics hate, public love →

There's no helping her. She only reveals adverse periods after the fact.Ironically she will move mountains to help you.So much so that she'll actually get annoyed if there was an opportunity for her to help you that you didn't tell them about.

Life is short so you should enjoy yourself as much as possible. And sometimes you have to go to events out of obligation. And sometimes at those events you can be unlucky and not find a conversation that flows or covers topics in an enjoyable manner to yourself. Therefore I think it's a great skill … Continue reading Kill the mood →

"Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe." Lex Luther First of all, where is Lex getting his chewing gum? I want to unlock the secrets of the universe! I … Continue reading Searching for it →

Gift vouchers are a great idea for businesses because they always end up with great return on investment.Nobody quibbles about paying up front, so you get the cash straight away.Then a lot of times people will forget about gift vouchers so then as a business you don't have to give away any stock.Or they claim … Continue reading Gift voucher ROI →

It's funny how most athletes when faced with an injury are itching to get back to playing. They're rarely grateful for the rest. All they want to do is get back as soon as possible.