How to Stop Worrying and Just Play D&D

How to Stop Worrying and Just Play D&D That sentiment echoed throughout my teenage years. As a classic tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (commonly referred to as D&D) always seemed like the pinnacle of nerdy exploits and all things fun, a perfect amalgamation of board games, acting, and epic fantasy. But that sentiment stayed just…

Optimizing Your Career Decisions

You will probably be devoting a significant portion of your life to your career. So, chances are that you hope to do what you love. However, discovering the right path toward your dream career isn’t always easy—there are many challenging choices to make along the way, each with many possibilities: Do I accept this job…

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Santiago, the lover

Note: All characters, events, and names are fictional.  His heart stopped beating.  He couldn’t believe how they knew. Was it a prank? He had received the photo of her from an unknown number, had gotten his keys and run toward his Alfa Romeo Spider. The sky started crying slowly, like his eyes. He felt nauseous,…

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On the Diversity of Love

If you search up the definition of love, you’ll likely find some variation of this: “A profoundly tender, passionate affection (for another person).” But while that description may capture the gist of what love is, love—being so multifaceted—remains as one of the most challenging words to define. That’s why in Ancient Greek philosophy, there are…

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Spotify curated playlists

“Two Slow Dancers” by Mitski It would be a crime to have a sad song playlist and not feature Mitski. Even if it’s less well-known than other songs from the album Be the Cowboy, it is the one that stays with the listener the most. Filled with melancholy, regrets, and worries, it is the perfect…