Barber-Q becomes an Engineer
Years ago I
had the opportunity to interview Mr. Quintin Feveck for an article written for
Sweet TnT Magazine. At the time he had been studying...
12 video games that got me though life
I'm older now and don't play video games anywhere near as much as I used to; but I still have a lot of love...
The real meaning of Valentine’s Day
It's that time of year again where some people feel butterflies in their stomachs; others may experience diarrhea on all the days leading up...
There’s more to Life than Love
Is there really more to life than love? Most people either know what it feels like to be in love or once were in...
Steven King: The Master of Horror
There isn't anything I can say about Stephen King that most who know about Stephen King don't already know. What I can say, however,...
Winta in Trinidad
*Written August, 2015
Her name is Winta Ghidei and she was born and raised in the country of Eritrea, and if you are one of...
The Ugly Truth about Love
Many people are familiar with the renowned adage, "love is patient, love is kind". Yet a large number of persons today are so in...
All, Half, or Nothing
Many are highly aware of the old saying, "All or Nothing." However, when you really think about it the decisions you make in life...
Sitting on the other side of the table
Many people, especially younger ones, can relate to the agonizing experience of preparing and sending out dozens of resumes . They send out these...
How to Restore Family Values
“Johhny, can you please take out the trash?” Child snarls. “I’m six. Do I look like the freakin’ maid?” Mother becomes enraged. “I’m your...
What You’re Really Worth
The first thing that comes to mind when people think about what someone is really worth is money. But as cliched as it may...
Jay Shetty: a king of inspiration
Jay Shetty made so many inspirational and motivational videos over a very small number of years; he easily created the impression that he had...
A Disorder for You, A Disorder for Me
"Hi, I'm Crazy. And you?""Oh, hi. I'm Bipolar.""And how about you?""Hi, well I'm depressed and I got ADHD too!"
Now by no means is the...
The true Power of Credit Cards
Never in a million years did I ever think I would endorse the usage of credit cards. After all, for so long all I...
Is Inflation really a problem?
Ask anyone who is financially literate, "Would you rather today's money or tomorrow's money?" and you may get one of many responses. It all...
Respect what’s beneath you
I've had the unfortunate experience witnessing human behavior at its worst on numerous occasions. But one thing I cannot stand is seeing another human...
Curse of the Attention Whores
Legend has it that there's something called the curse of the attention whores. Once upon a time in the not so distant past there...
Do you value the right things?
The things people value in this world are all subjective based on their personal beliefs, opinions and preferences. What's fascinating about this is that...
10 Girls guys should avoid
Ok, so maybe the average guy just wants to get with the girl that looks hot, talks dirty, and is willing to rip off...
The Man-boy Paradox
This article is not going to be another one about bashing men who refuse to grow up. On the contrary, it's one about the...
Redefining Success
Many of these motivational videos have been floating around the Internet for years; but they honestly had begun to lose the effect they once...
Are you Tired of Life?
The headline alone would instantly grab people's attention. The question would make some immediately say to themselves, "Am I tired?" or "Why are they...
A for Apple and C for Sex
Be a good little boy or girl and we’ll let you have sex, conjugal sex—that is, if you’re not already having it with your...
When to forget the Competition
Everyday we are forced to compete in one capacity or another. Whether it be in school, work, against our peers and among society as...
Think before you Judge
For decades, a lot of people have constantly been judging others without thinking. They see an old lady carrying a heap of grocery bags...
Should you Gamble?
As someone who admittedly never gambled excessively in life I never thought I would one day write an entire article about gambling. Gambling in...
10 Things You Can Only Do Once in Life
For so many centuries we humans have been privileged with the opportunity to live the most unique and interesting lives. We were given five...
The Dark Side of Christianity
Many people hate to speak of the dark sides of things. This is even more so when it's something they believe in with all...
Superpowers of Introverts
Photo By: Cpl. Sarah Dietz
Introverts continuously receive flak for being, well introverted. Nonetheless, they often tend to be able to hold their...
How Chess makes you smarter
If I got $10 for every time someone told me they could not play chess I probably would have enough money to travel the...
School in the Clouds
Envision a school where all students always put their best foot forward; envision a school where there is always peace among peers. All the...
The real reason we have Exes
I can't remember exactly when the confirmation hit me but the observation definitely started a few years back. While chatting with different people, about...
Quenching your thirst for more
Day after day we are bombarded with one thing after the next. Some of these things make us feel better about ourselves while others...
Why Christian women might be better
Okay, so it's quite a bold statement to make that a certain category of women might be better than another. After all, there are...
TV versus a Computer
It's interesting that even today some people can't tell the stark difference between using a TV and a computer. A TV gives you information...
When a Tortoise surpasses a Hare
One of the most renowned fables ever created is the one about the Tortoise and the Hare. The story is simple: the tortoise and...
Understanding the MGTOW Movement
I can't remember the exact point in time when I stumbled upon the MGTOW movement. But I do remember reviewing some of the online...
Motives and Motivation
Nowadays you can't seem to be online long enough before being bombarded with yet another motivational or inspirational post from a successful Influencer or...
Rum chow for Feters to enjoy
*Written February, 2016
Trinbagonians are naturally so creative that they tend to go out of their way to make chow with almost any fruit imaginable....
What happens when Women Drink
I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes on multiple occasions. Prior to those experiences, I always...
Are you a Showboat?
We live in a time where privacy is often not as valued as it used to be. In earlier times it was easier seen...
Chad Wilson Takes the Perfect Shot
*Written August, 2014
Since the advent of cameras almost 200 years ago more and more people have consistently gotten used to the idea of “taking...
Battle of the Sexeses
Long ago we lived in a world where there were only two sexes: male and female, which both had one of two preferences. Either...
Roberto Blake: an entrepreneur to watch
Very rarely do I take notice of someone's success specifically because they make a lot of money. But Roberto Blake's story truly caught my...
Steve Harvey is not always right
I am a fan of Steve Harvey and what he has contributed to the world; with that said, nothing in this article is meant...
Would you Take This Waltz?
Very few movies represent a rather spot on or realistic view about the negative sides of long-term relationships. Take this Waltz does this and...
Freeing yourself from Toxicity
Normally, I don't actively promote particular topics; it isn't necessarily because I don't believe in what's being said. I just believe some people continue...
The Cost of Experiences
Almost everyone at some point wants to experience something great in life. Experiences can range from something as small as having your first kiss...
10 Traditions COVID-19 showed up
Almost everyone can admit that the long awaited 2020 did not turn out the way they hoped. That dreaded Coronavirus seemingly came out of...
How to let a man down easily: on the street
So this one is more for the ladies. Do you know that an attractive woman walking the streets gets an average of 535,342 cat...
Why Everyone needs to know Marketing
I've come to realize that everyone needs to know marketing but most don't realize why they need it. I say this under the context...
Nubuo Uematsu: My go-to Motivator
Nubuo Uematsu is a name I didn't know I needed to know till at least a decade had passed of his work consistently motivating...
10 things Humanity still can’t make up its Mind about
We live in a world with billions of people, each with different likes, dislikes and opinions. So naturally it only makes sense there would...
Do you still need a Degree?
People can say what they wish about the guy in the link below but I find he's quite funny and also indirectly insightful. Some...
The Perfection Trap
It's often promoted that we should consistently seek to obtain the best in life. These are indeed wise words. But some people take things...
The Secret to Education
Many people claim that education has significantly grown over the past fifty years. Contrastingly, a universal trend has long been on the rise; it...
The 5 stages of a Honeymoon
Many romantically experienced people are quite familiar with the nature of honeymoons. They are some of the most blissful experiences you will every come...
10 Things You Should REALLY Do Before You Die
This is not a bucket list containing fun and whimsical things that everyone should do because "You Only Live Once". These are for those...
One Step from Redemption
Everyone knows it, life is tough. And quite frankly, despite the many "feel good speeches" people may encounter, there's no guarantee they would always...
Let’s all celebrate “Fake Independence”
These days it often seems like people are quite eager to celebrate anything: "Hey, I ate all my lunch today." Yayyyyyy. "My daughter got...
How to treat with others
The saying "treat others the way you would like to be treated" can be heard a million times. And yet, not everyone will consider...
The Path to Happiness
There are endless motivational or inspirational videos around these days claiming to have discovered the path to happiness. Many give you a lot of...
Do you Measure Up or Down?
Time after time again I've witnessed a particular scenario. People find themselves observing the success of someone else and then feeling like an absolute...
JK Rowling: The one who started it all
I remember it well. I was 19 years old about to hit 20 and had recently left my full time job as a Graphic...
What are you waiting on to have Children?
Many people, especially if they're over 30, get numerous questions from different people relative to their baby-making (or lack of baby-making) activities. It's almost...
Why Women Hate Men
The word “hate” probably exists in every English dictionary and is quite useful for expressing disgust at anything vile. However, “hate” is often accused...
The True Value of Money
Imagine a scenario where you check your bank account balance before bed and see you have $1, 545, 763.32.” You smile peacefully then head...
All that glitters is not gold
People know that all that glitters is not gold, yet still prefer to dig and see for themselves. Why? Because they are just suckers...
What to do with “Short Attention Spans”
Attention spans sure are different these days. Send someone a meme with a dancing cat and they would likely get all jolly and excited....
Stop being a Shopaholic!
You know who you are. You either got banks and collection agencies phoning you ten times a day, too many gadgets in your house...
How to Live without a Job
The title of this article is enough to infuriate many readers. Yet some would probably still find their way here initially thinking, "Let me...
Be aware of Gaslighting
I must admit that I had never heard of the word gaslighting for a very long time until I stumbled across it on the...
Stop being afraid to lose
Life is truly exciting and fun when you're winning. When you get that job you want, that house you dreamed of or that car...
10 Guys girls should avoid
It’s arguable that most women seek to either settle down with or marry a man at some point. For those women who are serious...
The difference between Hardship and “Harden’ness”
Almost everyone is quite familiar with the saying, "life is hard". No matter who you are there are hardships that you must face at...
How to let a man down easily: in bed
Arguably the most difficult place to let a man down easily is in bed. Understandably so, it is difficult because of the level of...
10 ways to be more stupid
It's sad to say that many people nowadays are rather dumb. But it's the truth. An abundance of options are readily available for people...
When “the blessed” becomes a curse
You often hear a lot of people who possess a lot of money, power, fame or even those who have a family or are...
The Hidden Path to a Doomed Marriage
There is generally never one reason for the failure of a marriage. After all, it takes two to make things work. But even easier,...
What makes a Real Woman?
The phrase, "be a real man" is used so often. But its frequent usage seemingly masks the answer to the question when it's reversed:...
The Secret to Overnight Success
There has long been a saying that it takes 15 - 20 years to become an overnight success. This fact is as clear as...
Is Jesus actually real?
Anyone who has learnt enough about Jesus Christ and the Bible and never once questioned their authenticity at any point is either being dishonest...
How to tell your Wife her Cooking Sucks
You’ve just come home from a tough day of work; your tummy starts making funny noises the moment you enter your house. It’s as...
JD Salinger: The Rebel who made me Rebellious
Ok, so this a very controversial one. Yes, JD Salinger is indeed the rebel who made me Rebellious. But before anyone starts sending me...
When it’s more than just Mood Swings
How do you know when it's more than just Mood Swings?
Picture being in a relationship with someone that goes likes this: On weekdays...
Why Thinking Positive is Horse Manure
In this world it's often promoted that everyone should just "follow their dreams". And so, it's quite easy to get carried away without realizing...
What’s in a Stupid Question?
We've grown up hearing that there's no such thing as a stupid question. But even a so-called stupid person may sometimes feel that this...
How to spot a Delilah
Many people know what a Delilah is from reading the story of Samson and Delilah in the Bible. This is the woman who helped...
Sin versus Sinners
Sin is specified as an act considered to be a transgression against divine law while a Sinner is a person who commits sin. The...
Make way for Sweedie Pie
She was once known as the girl who made some really creative fruit bouquets. Nowadays she’s easier recognized as the founder of Sweedie Pie...
How to control OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he...
The Myth of Infinite Options
Many people have been raised or are still being raised under the merry and whimsical fantasies created by Disney. Now, I love Disney. Disney...
Do you have “over 30 syndrome” ?
Do you have "over 30 syndrome"? There's a new kind of syndrome around these days. Well, it's not really new. But it's seemingly been...
To be or not to be Gay?
Being gay today is no longer as big a deal as it once was. Of course not everyone will feel the same. And it...
When The Win is in The Loss
I am an avid fan of the sport of cricket, namely Twenty20 cricket; however, cricket is a game that many persons around the world...
When it’s okay to Rape someone
There once was a movie I could not hear enough about each day for months while browsing the Internet. It was summed up as...
Who Pays on the First Date
There was once a time when it had been taboo for a man to not show nobility to a woman. For instance, if a...
Stop waiting on Mr. Right
A friend sent me this video, asking for my take on it. I reviewed the video and thought the speaker's words were accurate, for...
10 unexpectedly remarkable degrees
Commercially speaking, not all degrees are created equally. But the ones on this list—while not the most universally acknowledged—can indeed add significant value to...
Should women give “it” up?
Nowadays there seems to be some very interesting perceptions about what should or should not be done between couples before marriage. These same people...