Thoughts from a consumer’s standpoint — In early 2019, I used Affirm for the first time to buy a handbag. Affirm paid the retailer upfront and I was left to pay three installments. If I paid it off in three months (or less) no interest would be added. At one of my jobs— a luxury consignment…

Is there a difference? Here’s my take. — I remember telling my boyfriend, I’d rather buy weed from a dealer instead of the dispensary because it’s more economical. In retrospect, I think it’s funny how I used the word “economical” in the context of drugs. But it’s true. My reasoning behind it is the same as someone who…

It’s not as liberating as some people make it out to be. — To some people, completing college is a rite of passage. However, education is evolving. In more recent years, more people — including myself — are gradually opting out of continuing traditional education and are collectively challenging the status quo by independently learning and/or taking courses that actually matter to us. …

I’m not sure how people eat this — What’s spirulina? Is it as obnoxious as it sounds? Yeah. Spirulina is a superfood made out of blue-green algae. One serving of the powder — one teaspoon — is packed full of nutrients such as iron, protein, and calcium. Seems cool, but it’s really annoying to eat. …

Insights from a straight woman — I don’t think (most) straight men are bad. As a woman who dates them, they require careful observation and understanding in order for them to make any sort of sense. I haven’t completely figured out how straight males operate yet, but I think I’m pretty close to it. Men can be totally clueless This isn’t…

Lactose intolerance has its woes — Like millions of other Americans, consuming dairy wreaks havoc in my tummy. Throughout the past few years I’ve hopped on many alternative milk bandwagons, and here are my thoughts on 10 different kinds (yes, all of these do exist and are sold commercially). Hemp milk: 6/10 Smells strongly icky, so it tastes strongly…

Fukushi Masaichi and Ilse Koch both liked to collect tattoos — Tattoos are a subject of fascination to many, some people going as far as skinning it off other people. How would you react if someone asked if you’d like to “give” them your tattoos after you died, to be framed for many more years to come? …

It was then gifted to the public because she didn’t like it — Stonehenge is one of the most well-known prehistoric monuments in the world. In 1915, Cecil Chubb bought it as a birthday present for his wife — instead of the dining set she initially asked for. The previous owners Before Cecil Chubb’s ownership, Stonehenge was in the possession of the Antrobus Baronetcy for four…

What if there is nothing else? All of our beliefs remain beliefs? Nothing could substantiate anything real beyond our tangible world, aside from our mere faith? Are we prepared to be rejected by our own devotion? …