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The vain persons guide to Facebook

September 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Essays

I created this list based on things I’ve noticed myself doing, along with things I’ve noticed friends doing (sad, eh). What items have you noticed yourself doing? Post photos of yourself with hot people to attract new hot “friends”. Accept friend requests by random people only if they’re hot. Never accept a friend request by [...]

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Are you making this big mistake?

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Essays

Most people around my age are in the accumulation point in their life. They’re buying cars, houses and plasma TVs. Working harder and harder to buy more and more. More stuff they don’t need. One day, they’ll wake up and realize that their life is over-driven by stuff. Many of them will have the credit [...]

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The Ultimate Guiri Guide to Barcelona’s Gay Beach

July 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Essays, Other

The weather has been delightfully hot lately in Barcelona, perfect for hitting the beaches. Through selfless hard work and dedication, I’ve spent a lot of time on Marbella beach to document the various species found on Barcelona’s gay beach. Below is my analysis. The Aussiebum Daddy – Found wearing a completely age inappropriate swimsuit. SEXY [...]

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Fun and Focus

July 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Essays, Personal Development

Forgetting how to work I returned from my gap year in August of 2007 and started working at Tribune on January 2008. My first several months of corporate life were extremely difficult. There is a certain mindset and set of behaviors that make one excel in the corporate work setting, and I forgot them over [...]

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Are you a social media slut?

July 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Essays

How accurate are the perceptions people have of your personal characteristics based on how connected you are in a social network? According to some recent research, “If you have too few “friends” on Facebook, people might think you’re a loser. Too many and people might think you’re a social slut.” A recipe for anxiety? What [...]

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