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 though your belly is singing ring-a-ring-a-roses while humming...
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 are still not familiar with. In fact, a...
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 or she feels the urge to repeat over...
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 then does something more. As such, it is...
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 may "get him" quite easily but others won't....
Why Relationships are Dead
Once upon a time, a romantic relationship was seen as the most beautiful thing; it made lots of people feel happy and alive. Of course this isn't to say that relationships are...
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 specific details about all the things you need...
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 it is some people may actually be...
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 typical man who has long grown up, yet...
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. They make guava chow, pomerac chow, pineapple chow, portugal chow...
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 of their hearts. Christianity has been known to...
Samurai X: The episode that changed me
Samurai X, also known as Rurouni Kenshin, has been one of my favorite television series since a child. To date, it is still one of the most talked about animated productions by...
Should you Go Back to School?
It's been a while since "going back to school" first started being promoted as the in thing to do. Despite rising student debt in many countries, school continues to be something much...
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 only make us feel worse. However, the one...
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 some point in life. However, a word much...
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 or delusional. Let's be real. The Bible speaks...
How to let a man down easily: in a relationship
You've been together with your significant other for some time. It could be weeks, months or years. The time period is pretty much irrelevant. He meant the world to you. At some...
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 about the whole affair, dating can often become quite frustrating....
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 being treat someone like trash solely based on...
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 across while in a relationship.
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 they are nice throughout...
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 mother. And I demand that you take out...
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 attention for two main reasons: 1. He is...
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 cellmates. Either way, “we” believe that conjugal sex...
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. Send them a 5 minute video about homeless...
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 Civil Engineering full
time at the University of the...
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 is so far off from the truth. With...
Navigating a World of Double Standards
A friend once sent me a picture for laughs; the picture displayed a toddler with its buttocks facing the camera, legs outstretched, the biggest smile on its face. The pic's headline was,...
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 a step further. They become so obsessed with...
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 depends on how each person perceives the question....
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 failure because of it. It's not a feeling...
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 to have success. While craving success is a...
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 Internet. But upon reading what it was, I...
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 and respect for them. This is despite 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 teachers always smile and spend all their time...
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 to say way too much about the same...
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 soul-searching souls who have a strong desire to...
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 has created some of the most magical and...
Dealing with Bitter People
If it's one thing that never seems to dwindle is the number of bitter people who exist in society. The fascinating thing about being bitter is that it's not always easily seen...
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 feel on top of the world. Again, that's...
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 used to think that some of the stories...
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 ground in places...
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 chop off a Hercules-like man’s hair, causing him...
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 love. You feel light, like you can walk...
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 a whole. As a result we spend much...
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 hate mail to which I may kindly respond...
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 and no one helping her, they judge. Someone...
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 of being two-sided. An American child might express...
The Best Movie of All Time?
A lot of people are not huge fans of Japanese anime. I fall in the category, "I'm not that crazy about anime, but I do watch and enjoy a couple once they...
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, is that learning about King's backstory helped motivate...
The Price of being too Nice
Imagine a man is at home with his woman watching TV on a Saturday afternoon. Suddenly a a car pulls up in front of the house. The woman rushes to the...
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 its purest form is simply taking risky action...
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 Bakery. Antoinette Daniella Dalton (commonly called Daniella) now...
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 amplified in recent years. People can experience quite...
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 me. For those who know him, the man...
Make The Bible More Exciting
The Bible is the best selling book of all time with over 5 billion copies sold and distributed; this is according to the Guinness Book of Records. Yet, The Bible is also...
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 whatever is valued ultimately leads a person to...
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 a picture”. Today, taking...
Love yourself before you Love God
We live in a world where it's often promoted by those of faith that you should always put God first. Therefore the idea to love yourself before you love God is surely...
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 man didn’t stand in front of a door...
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 to educate and elevate themselves yet some just...
You can escape Poverty
So many people continue to make endless excuses for not becoming financially free that it's always refreshing to see something different. Finally, some real advice that explains how you can escape poverty!
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 content and thinking a few things. My initial...
Job or Jail?
Since a child, all I heard for quite some time was go to school, study hard and become highly educated. Then work hard to get a job so that one day I...
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 is still not something that all of humanity...
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 that so many people see marketing from a...
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 sound, is money really everything?
The Virus that stopped the world
No one saw it coming. Then again, maybe a few did. It would come out of nowhere and baffle many, make them sick and perpetually claim many lives. Something straight out of...
How Hypocrites see Relationships
When it comes to relationships it often seems that everyone has the perfect idea of who, what and how their most ideal partner is supposed to be. For some this could mean...
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 had been hearing is that they were magnets...
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 an aspiring one. They're on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,...
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 world and probably become a grand chess-master. A...
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 your life. At the time of this writing,...
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 practically anything under the sun, after a while...
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 that you have no clue what to do...
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 in a relationship being seen as "blessed". But...
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 above dialogue meant to...
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 see what this fool has to say on...
How to Forgive Someone You Hate
Anger is a funny thing. It is one of the deadliest of all emotions, arguably second only to its big brother, Hate. When someone becomes angry, a stream of feelings rushes to...
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 like it's a curse to some people if...
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, it takes two to destroy a good thing....
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 to something much larger like winning an international...
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 stealthily limits what can be done with the...
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 off to dreamland, quite proud of your decades...
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 are hardly every that black and white. For...
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 to February 14th. Really, what's up with this...
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 love, but extremely impatient and unkind. And as...
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 had on me. It all seemed that they...
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 nowhere and uprooted the lives of millions of...
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 senses, several vital organs and limbs. And through...
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 be variations as to what right or wrong...
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 latter statement is ridiculously simple to comprehend but...
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 been in the limelight decades. Young, attractive, well...
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 and entertainment in exchange for your time and...
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 Designer. My goal was to try to make...
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 as pretty cool to be mysterious and private....
How I saved $1000 in 2 Years
There are many overnight success stories about people who make six figures in one month. And some even make millions of dollars in one year. So a story about how I saved...
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 resumes to as many employers they can think...
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 you were a man who would be romantically...
8 things NOT to do if you want to be rich
Many videos about making money go around these days because it often seems that everyone wants to be rich. As a result, it can be a challenge determining whose advice you can...
