Happiness can be so overwhelming that it makes you sad

Over the last, let’s say…roughly, 10 years, I’ve never really considered myself to be a “happy” person. I’ve had stints of happiness from time to time, and have often tried to be happy, but at the end of the day, I think I thrived on being sad and upset. I don’t think I really know why…just … Continue reading →

Debunking the idea that everything happens for a reason

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Que Sera Sera.” I’ve always been a believer of everything happening for a reason. And while I still believe that is somewhat true…I don’t think it’s the entirety of the case anymore. Things happen to you for a particular reason, yes. So that it helps you learn … Continue reading →

What It’s Like To Be Optimistic And Depressed At The Same Time

Upon hearing the recent passing of a friend-of-a-friend, and a girl that went to my school (and consequently the loss of a person who I’m told was a beautiful girl with such a kind and caring soul, and a smile that could light up a room), a friend asked me this: “how could someone so … Continue reading →

I was just having a sook

After a couple of days thinking about things, and talking to other people in relatively similar situations as me, I decided my last rant about uni and finances were just me having a bit of a whinge. I know I’m not the only one who will have to spend the next however many years repaying … Continue reading →

Going to uni was financially the stupidest thing I’ve done

The title of this post says it all really. Although, I should add in…’going to uni at a later stage of life was financially the stupidest thing I’ve done’. If I had’ve gone to uni right after school, or at least after I did my diploma, then maybe my parents would have paid for it, like … Continue reading →

I had an epiphany!

I had an epiphany. I’ve always wanted to say that…But more importantly, I’ve always wanted to say that, and for it to be the truth. For which it is when I say it right now! I had an epiphany. Some time over the past week or two, I’ve realised what it is I want to do … Continue reading →

Always look for the good in people…

Remember, it’s your job to look for something cool in everyone you meet; it’s not their job to show you. This is life, not a fucking sales convention. Learning to appreciate people you meet is a skill you cultivate. – Mark Manson Here’s some advice on a Monday. This guy has got some awesome reads … Continue reading →