Note: this post is based around me discussing the legal and economic benefits of weed legislation. Weed is still a drug and I am not dismissing the negative long-term effects that heavy pot smoking can cause, such as depression and psychosis. I support the legalisation of marijuana for similar reasons […]
2018
All my blog posts from 2018.
Instagram is awful
Social media can be one of the most depressing things in the world. Anything that becomes addictive only brings misery (I should know, being in AA). I’ve long reached a point where I open up my phone and click on everything – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus – and simply […]
Boredom vs Suffering
At first glance, the choice between boredom and suffering seems to make no sense. Surely boredom is a form of suffering? But when looked at deeper, the real distinction is choosing between a simple hassle-free life that feels mundane, and a purposeful life that requires pain. If you sit around […]
The Importance of Being Polite
Politeness and decency towards people is a sign of maturity. Maintaining decorum is not always easy, especially when you feel you have been wronged or mistreated by someone else. However, in the long-run, dealing with people in a polite, well-mannered and courteous way – even if you don’t like them […]
Discussing Characters on Breaking Bad
Time for another character discussion post! After a few years of watching the first season then stopping, watching the first and second season a few years later and then stopping, and finally completing seasons three, four and five, I finally finished Breaking Bad. And what a phenomenal show with an […]
University wasn’t for me.
My A levels dragged most of my desire to succeed academically out of me. Most of this was through the stress and pressure I put myself through. Obsessing about my grades like it was a religion. By the time I sat my final A levels exams I was drinking by […]