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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 12. Let me tell you about Popetas.
Quala is a company that produces and distributes a delicious, ready-to-consume popcorn called Popetas. This popcorn is glorious. The mixed caramel-and-butter version is especially delightful. It combines sweet and salty snacks in the same package (a dopamine source with every… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 9. My mission is to remain financially independent :) while helping others!
Last year, I shared an honest confession on how I thought I was entitled to be supported by my parents. I still feel ashamed about it. Luckily, several years ago, I realized that was unacceptable 🙂 Things have taken a… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 8. I’m more optimistic about having a very long life.
Last year, I wrote a quite pessimistic blog post about living for a long time. Now I think that if we take care of ourselves and our bodies, living a long life is actually a good thing. There’s a component… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 7. I should sleep more in 2026, and so should you.
I write this with a total of beautiful 8.7 hours of sleep. Yesterday I was extremely tired, and I had to use all of my willpower not to take a nap in the afternoon. I went to bed at 10… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 6. If I had a Billboard, I would publish comics from The Awkward Yeti and…
Sarah scribbles, Nathan Pyle, Adam Ellis, and more 🙂 Of course… only if I get their permission, and they would choose which comic they want to publish. Side note: Here you can learn more about the Awkward Yeti. From time… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 5. I used to get stuck thinking about the past (Ruminating to death)
I had forgotten about the term rumination. It is a chronic and awful form of overthinking (Please read here to get a better definition). Have you ever been stuck thinking about something dumb you did in your past and thinking… Continue reading
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Time is the most valuable gift we can receive (and give).
When I read this prompt, the first thing that came to my mind was… nothing. I couldn’t think of anything, and I’m not sure why. I am at this point in my life where I am not looking for someone… Continue reading
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