Confession of the Day
My best friend off 2 years seems to think we’re in a relationship and decided to publicly propose to me.
Frankly I’m still in shock that this happened so this might be all over the place. Bear with me. All fake names etc etc.
Jordan and I met in University two years ago. We both started at the same time and because of our ages we were both considered ‘mature’ students.
38 People Who Came Close to Dying Reveal Their “Last” Thoughts
- I was stabbed in the neck by someone robbing my house. I totally thought I was going to die. I hate myself, but I begged the guy who stabbed me to stay because I didn’t want to die alone. He said “Sorry” and walked away. That fucking broke my heart. Thankfully he called 911 for me.
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What Happens When You Tie Your Identity to External Metrics
Tying one’s identity to external metrics—such as job titles, academic achievements, social media followers, or even the approval of others—can have profound implications on mental health and overall well-being.
This process of external validation often begins subtly, but over time, it can lead to a fragile sense of self that is heavily dependent on maintaining or enhancing these external markers of ‘success.’
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Whatever Happened to Actress Nikki Swasey, ‘Lisa’ From Diff’rent Strokes?
Remember Arnold Jackson’s sassy classmate and occasional nemesis, Lisa Hayes, on Diff’rent Strokes? The quick-witted Lisa, played by the young actress Nikki Swasey, was a staple on the show for its later seasons. But after the sitcom ended in 1986, Swasey seemingly disappeared from the spotlight. Did she continue acting? Did she pursue a different career path altogether?
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Linkage
17 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy
50 Amazing Rarely Seen Photos From World War II – The Art of Manliness
I just bought this chefs knife and it is outstanding. It’s very sharp, slices flawlessly and I love the way it feels in my hand. Definitely a buy it for life product – Amazon
The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Are Constantly Fighting – Fatherly
The Easiest Way to Silence Your Inner Critic – Life Hacker
12 Remarkable Survival Stories, and What We Should Learn From Them – Outdoor Life
Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no” – VOX
To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going – The Conversation
This is what supermodels look like when they get older – Bright Side
A Hilarious Reimagining of Star Wars in Swole Wars: A Buff New Hope – Ned Hardy
Nifty little card-sized multitool that you can stuff in your wallet and have a few tools at your disposal, should you need it – Amazon
20 Forgotten Video Game Franchises That Deserve a Comeback – Den of Geek
The Top 7 Ancient Mysteries That We’ve Never Solved – Linkiest
‘Guilt tipping’ is getting out of control, but signs show consumers are pushing back – CNBC
Ranked: The 20 Most Air-Polluted Cities on Earth – Visual Capitalist
The Best Running Tips of All Time – Outside
How Pain Can Be a Teacher and Why We Need to Stop Avoiding It – Tiny Buddha
Hunter survives double grizzly bear attack – Reddit
The 100 Hardest Video-Game Levels of All Time – Vulture
The Dumping Grounds
“I Wish I Hadn’t Lived Life as If It Would Last Forever”
We often go through life acting as if we have all the time in the world. When we’re young, the future stretches out before us, seemingly infinite. We put off pursuing our dreams, telling ourselves we’ll get to it someday. We neglect to nurture important relationships, figuring there will always be time to reconnect later. We fail to take risks or seize opportunities, assuming chances will come around again. Living with a false sense that life will last forever, we squander much of the precious time we have.
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Whatever Happened to Actress Tonie Perensky?
With her warm smile, voluptuous figure, and girl-next-door likability, Tonie Perensky built a prolific career as a character actress across film, television, and theater. Though never a household name, Perensky contributed memorable supporting turns across genres for over three decades.
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Picture of the Day
Types of Skin Cancer
The warning alphabet for skin cancer is
A – asymmetrical shape: ex. oblong or patchy vs round
B – border or bleeding: clean vs blurry or jagged edges, or a spot that bleeds when touched or lightly scratched
C – color: patchy colors or a very dark center
D – diameter: anything bigger than a pencil eraser is no bueno
E – evolution or elevation: sudden changes in size, shape, diameter or color and a rough or raised surface
F – fried egg: moles that have a bull’s-eye or fried egg appearance and have a darker center