There is an energy in the universe that conspires for us to succeed
Surfeit | Word of The Day
surfeit /ˈsəːfɪt/ noun MEANING An excessive amount of something ETYMOLOGY Latin super (above) / facere (do) > surfeit ESTIMATED FIRST USE Early 1300s EXAMPLE They are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they […]
I experienced kindness in Kiev, Ukraine
It was time for me to re-unite once again with two of my best girlfriends. Our mission? Rendez-vous in a different city every time we meet. Previous adventures have taken us to Stavanger, London, Amsterdam, […]
Specious | Word of The Day
specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adjective Meaning Superficially plausible, but actually wrong Seeming to be right or true, but actually incorrect Etymology Latin species > speciosus (fair) > specious (beautiful) Estimated First Use Late 1400s Example The impossible […]
Idiolect | Word of The Day
Idiolect /ˈɪdɪəlɛkt/ noun Meaning An individual’s unique use of language, including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Etymology English. Estimated First Use c. 1940
Five tips to help you land your first paid writing gig
Fancy yourself a wordsmith and want to capitalize on your skills? Opportunities to make money writing are ample, but it’s often difficult to know where to start. I still remember my first writing gig. I […]
From field to boardroom | The three stages to overcome a career-ending sports injury
From professional cricket-player to banking. These are the three stages I went through after a career-ending sports injury took me out of the game forever. Living The Dream I was fortunate enough to turn pro […]
There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live.Dalai lama
Your Goals Are Useless if You Can’t Track Them Properly
Previously I wrote about motivation and how to find it in order to get the things done that will result in you achieving your goals. Now that I’ve covered how to find motivation or how […]
Behind The Pineapple
Trigger Warning Flo shares personal experiences of a sexual nature and of abuse. If you are uncomfortable with or triggered by these subjects, please do not continue to read. × Dismiss alert One year and […]