Penelope Cruz has officially entered the bob era, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. He calls it “Weekend Bob,” and the name says it all. The length is cut from the chin to the shoulders, and the texture is so nice that it feels like it just rolled off the bed. “I wanted to create […]
Overcoming codependency: Breaking the cycle of unhealthy relationships
“A codependent is someone who is obsessed with controlling another person’s behavior because of how it affects them.” ~Melody Beatty I felt insecure about myself from an early age. I was a very sensitive child and subsequently struggled with low self-esteem for most of my life. Although I had many friends and a good family, […]
Empire State Building’s crazy proposal came with a nice (and durable) nail polish
I’ve been proposed to three times now, and it’s not the flex you’d think, but somehow none of them happened on the spire of the Empire State Building. But for those who love heights, peace, and trespassing, one prospective groom just raised the bar by asking his partner for his hand in marriage 1,400 feet […]
How to grow an avocado from seed (easy method)
Forget the toothpicks! Try this easy and hassle-free method of rooting an avocado seed. It takes almost no effort and you can see exactly which ones will germinate before you pot them. Once you have established your seeds, use this guide to growing avocado plants as houseplants. grow avocado seeds Forget toothpicks and water! And […]
The problem with being easy
“We are so used to lying to others that we end up lying to ourselves.” ~François de La Rochefoucauld “So in your relationship, do your partner’s needs always dictate how things go?” The therapist looked at me suspiciously after I told him that my partner’s dinner plans had suddenly changed the night before because he […]
red, white, blueberry
I’d like to introduce my recent life with blueberries as a snack and a short trip to North Carolina. Hi! Hello from my cheerful desk. I love being in this house! This is the view looking right from my desk, and it’s my favorite. From the left side, you can look around your neighborhood and […]