Across the table from me sat five other females, all young and equally glamorous, drinking the supplied bottled water repeatedly to avoid making any kind of conversation. Looking at their fresh faces and bonny cheeks, I could tell that I was officially the oldest. And with such an age-related privilege, I decided that it was … Continue reading Now is the Time to Release Your Inner-Child
Tag: Psychology
Ghosts – Truth or Tripe?
Is there anyone on this earth who can deny themselves indulging on a truly spooky story? Whether you’re a believer in the afterlife, paranormal or are a complete sceptic, I believe it goes without saying that we as humans are fascinated by tales of ghostly hauntings and unexplained events. By ancient definition, a ghost is … Continue reading Ghosts – Truth or Tripe?
Make Me Perfect – The Cosmetic Surgery Edition
I hid behind the sheets with one eye covered and the other glued to the TV screen. “Don’t go in there!” I yelled. But she did. The scene was unimaginable. Her body was limp and lifeless, just lying there covered in a pool of her own blood. What horror film was I watching, did you … Continue reading Make Me Perfect – The Cosmetic Surgery Edition
20 Odd Habits of the Average 21st Century Brit
Things We Do Feeling every piece of clothing as you walk past it: What is with this temptation to caress all items of a fabric nature when walking through a clothing store? I mean, I don’t even really like half of it, but man do I need to know what that shirt feels like between … Continue reading 20 Odd Habits of the Average 21st Century Brit
Is the Chick Flick making us Lovesick?
TYPICAL ROMANTIC MOVIE SCENARIOS: 1) The guy is a womaniser, but the special woman who plays hard to get makes him see the error of his ways. 2) The girl is unnoticed and the guy she pines for always fancies someone who is prettier than her but makes less sense on paper. He comes around … Continue reading Is the Chick Flick making us Lovesick?
Just One Diletto, Give it to Me!
It’s pretty damn obvious we didn’t get on this planet through Stork delivery in a knapsack, right? Anyone who thinks otherwise, well, you may want to ask your friends Santa and the Tooth Fairy their thoughts on the situation… I digress. When I decided to watch some educational TV, I thought that the History channel … Continue reading Just One Diletto, Give it to Me!
How to Find Your Hero: The Love Complex
I sat there in awe of the most average couple I'd ever seen. Superficially, neither of them were oil paintings, and listening to their combination of bland drivel talk and her scolding him like a naughty schoolboy, I wondered how on earth they could be happy. On the surface, they made no sense to me. … Continue reading How to Find Your Hero: The Love Complex
SEX! Have I Got Your Attention?
My mouth hangs agape, my eyes bulge with curiosity to the view, all the while continuously fighting my brain’s knee-jerk reaction to shut them and turn off the TV. Instead, I persevere with what I am watching, feeling a mixture of both shock and slight sickness, showcased solely in the tilting of my head and … Continue reading SEX! Have I Got Your Attention?
Weight a Minute: Eating Habits Explored
Obese or curvy? Anorexic or slim? Orthorexic or healthy? Gym bunny or fit? Each of these conditions is now recognised in modern day society. However, they can also go unseen by families, friends medical experts and the individuals in question. A person's physical appearance can sometimes be a reflection of their state of mind, and in conditions like these, dealing with the root … Continue reading Weight a Minute: Eating Habits Explored