A while back, I was at a nightclub, slightly drunk and perfectly content to be in an establishment that encourages bad decisions when I experienced the joy of missing out. My favorite songs blasted out of the speakers at deafening levels while bodies pushed against one another and drinks were spilled at an alarming rate. … Continue reading The joy of missing out
Setting boundaries with technology
This post is inspired by a post on the Human Tech community forum titled, how I went offline (mostly). In the post, the person offers four stages to going internet-free in most areas of our lives, and the first stage they propose is to "establish a place for the internet." Simply put, set boundaries between … Continue reading Setting boundaries with technology
Demonizing the tool(s) is scapegoating
Addiction, for the most part, is escapism. Most addictions are the result of individuals trying to escape the unappealing realities of life, be it pain, loss, emotional turmoil and suffering. Pretty much anything can become an addiction, including alcohol, drugs, sex, food, gambling, and video games, if used excessively as a coping mechanism. The widely … Continue reading Demonizing the tool(s) is scapegoating
Detroit, Michigan | 07-11-2019
My friend came to visit, and I took the chance to act like a total tourist and take a bunch of pictures around downtown Detroit, Michigan. My friend, who is from Toronto, was totally blown away by how lively and aesthetically pleasing downtown Detroit is, compared to the general stereotype that Detroit is a ghost-town. … Continue reading Detroit, Michigan | 07-11-2019
Another blog post about the benefits of physical exercise for mental health (and how to exercise more)
Just in case you had any doubts regarding how beneficial exercise is for mental wellbeing, a simple search on Google for the benefits of exercise for mental health pulls up about 250,000,000 results. Exercise is a powerful method for mantaining our mental wellbeing. It promotes changes in the brain that support neural growth, reduce inflammation, and create … Continue reading Another blog post about the benefits of physical exercise for mental health (and how to exercise more)
On youth work and bullshit jobs
Before I was fairly educated and passionate about social change, I was the almost-all-encompassing poster child for Canada's oppressed and marginalized group: A young, poor immigrant black girl living in one of Toronto's priority neighbourhoods. Fast forward a few years and post-secondary education, I was elated to have stumbled into the field of youth work. … Continue reading On youth work and bullshit jobs
