500 Words, Day 159. Streets. Roads. Cars. People in pieces of metal speeding along the highway during the early morning hours in a small country at the center of the American continent. I block out the noise as I put on my earphones and walk, and I watch and observe as the day begins. Grey … Continue reading Day 159
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Day 157
500 Words, Day 157. I admit I have no clue what I’m doing. That’s okay because I’m sure most of the world doesn’t know either. What they’re doing I mean. Why does that make it okay? Because I want to be like everyone else? Yes and no. I don’t want to be like anyone else, … Continue reading Day 157
500 WORDS, DAY 156: Growing Up In Two Different Cultures
I was born in the beautiful, tropical country of Honduras, a small nation located in Central America, bordering Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, where my mother’s family is originally from. I’m part Brazilian as well from my father’s side but my brothers and I were all born in Honduras where my parents met. In all … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 156: Growing Up In Two Different Cultures
500 WORDS, DAY 131: Communication
Communication is so important. Whether we’re talking about friendships, family, romantic relationships, co-workers, or collaborators of any kind, everyone could benefit from having better communication, and therefore understanding, between each other. Even entire communities, nations, and groups of all kinds would benefit greatly from better communication with other groups in their communities. There are so … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 131: Communication
500 WORDS, DAY 126: Time is Not Money
Some people love to say that time is money. According to them, time is nothing but a resource for making money. In today’s material world it can really seem like that’s the case, but I know for a fact that so many people are struggling with this concept and with its implications on their lives, … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 126: Time is Not Money
500 WORDS, DAY 93: Growing Up: Hip-Hop, Psychedelics
Yesterday I wrote about the great extent in which hip-hop and its culture influenced me when I was a lot younger, even if not always positively. That influence has been with me up to this point, but just recently it’s starting to really feel like my mind and personality have changed enough that I can … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 93: Growing Up: Hip-Hop, Psychedelics
500 WORDS, DAY 91: Changes
I have changed a lot over the years. There’s a lot I’d like to do that I haven’t accomplished yet, and there are a lot of changes I am still struggling to make, but I can definitely say I am happy with some of the changes I’ve implemented in my life up to this point, … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 91: Changes
500 WORDS, DAY 52: Is Romance an External Search for Meaning?
Yesterday I was writing about love and romantic relationships, and how they can be a truly underrated source for finding meaning in one’s life, especially in today’s fast-paced, digital day and age. Now, you might say the notion of finding real meaning in love or romance is ridiculous in itself because, after all, how can … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 52: Is Romance an External Search for Meaning?
500 WORDS, DAY 46: Ongoing Weed Addiction Pt. 2
I’ve been writing about addictions of different kinds during the past few days. I’ve opened up about my ongoing weed addiction, although I’m sure it might sound ridiculous to some who grew up believing, just as I did, that weed is not addictive in the slightest. I’ve explained the reasons why certain substances, like weed, … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 46: Ongoing Weed Addiction Pt. 2
500 WORDS, DAY 44: We’re All Addicted to Something
Yesterday I was writing about the topic of weed addiction. I know a lot of people would say weed isn’t even addictive, and I actually used to think the exact same thing when I started getting high on it, so I honestly don’t blame anyone who believes it. I used to listen to songs like … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 44: We’re All Addicted to Something
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