NoBeige

Joined February 2018

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Avid reader, perpetually confused and always curious.

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Regretting deeply
I am struggling. Struggling to make meaning from the more unfortunate events which have taken place in my life. Ruminating over what I could, should or would have done has halted any movement. Although that's not completely true; I am simply failing to move forwards, going back seems to be no problem.
By NoBeige3 years ago in Motivation
In Isolation? 10 things you can start right now to stay sane
It's undeniable that right now the world is a frightening, depressing, anxiety-inducing place to be...but as with everything there is a silver lining. Being away from family, friends, and co-workers in this difficult time allows you to focus on projects or hobbies that you've always wanted to foster but just haven't had the time. Now that there is no longer a pressure to leave the house, no fear of FOMO, no need to prepare as you usually would for the tasks of the next day, you can concentrate on things that bring you joy.
By NoBeige3 years ago in Lifehack
Haley Bennett endears, shocks, and astounds in 'Swallow'
'Swallow' follows Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife who spends her days playing games on her phone, cleaning, redecorating her very chic first home, and ingesting a series of harmful objects. It's not what you would call a typical daily routine, but it's one which shines a light on an underlying trauma which is only exacerbated by Hunter's increasingly controlling in laws and husband.
By NoBeige3 years ago in Horror
Reads Must: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Yanagihara's somewhat epic tale of modern friendships and relationships in general isn't your typical heart string tugging read. It is reflective, thoughtful, and ultimately dazzling in it's take on the trials and tribulations of four equally engaging male characters. It follows Jude, Willem, JB and Malcolm as they tackle their insecurities, pasts and anxieties over the future. Just as in life, often even the most harrowing events are tinged with a sense of hope, joy even. Though the book begins with an equal focus on all four protaganists, it smoothly turns into being mainly about Jude, the most tortured of the four.
By NoBeige3 years ago in Humans
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up... Your Social Circle
Like many, I have been binge-watching the new Netflix series around self-help guru Marie Kondo's quest to tidy every living room in America. Confident, careful, and boundlessly charming, Kondo is brilliant at encouraging others to clear their minds through clearing their surroundings.
By NoBeige4 years ago in Humans
7 Most Underrated TV Shows on Right Now
1. 'The Detour' Jason Jones and Natalie Zea star in this brilliant comedy about a family on the run. I don't want to give too much away since there are a few twists and turns, but what I can say is that this show is hilarious!
By NoBeige4 years ago in Geeks
5 Ways to Fall in Love... With Yourself
"Love thyself." Though succinctly put in the Bible the majority of world religions hold the very same sentiment but in varying forms. This call for self-love happened long before the current deluge of books, films, talks centred around this very topic. The over saturation can push some to become cynical and tired of hearing such messages. Totally understandable. However, I would argue that the downside of this is that people ignore a legitimate stance; one should work on loving themselves. This shouldn't be rooted in selfishness or arrogance, rather it should develop from a place if self respect and kindness.
By NoBeige4 years ago in Motivation
Can You Fail at Failure?
Another day, another failure, another opportunity to reflect. There have been so many times now that I have figuratively banged my head against the wall in anguish over what a colossal failure I am. Just earlier this evening I threw in the towel and committed to giving up. I gave up on writing a research project proposal that I was genuinely eager to complete. I talked myself into an absolute tizzy over all the reasons why it would go wrong, why it would be a mistake, why it would cause problems for me down the line. Funnily (or perhaps not at all), I couldn't even articulate what would actually go wrong, I just felt this impending doom that something definitely would.
By NoBeige4 years ago in Motivation
2 Weeks, 27 Goals, and a Whole Lotta Optimism
On May 14th I will be turning 27. Not the most interesting opening sentence, to say the least, but it's weight holds pretty strong for me. Since entering my twenties, each birthday has been accompanied with a sense of dread, the dread that many of us face as we get older and begin to take stock of what we have managed to achieve with each passing year.
By NoBeige5 years ago in Motivation
Chris Rock and a Hard Place
Just last night, I watched the Chris Rock Netflix special. The usual commentary on race politics and gender relations filled the 60 minutes or so, but one allegory stuck with me beyond the notorious "black mirror" that we have become so accustomed to. As my unlit screen stared back at me, I couldn't help but dwell on Rock's reference to how relationships function much like bands. “Sometimes you’re singing lead, and sometimes you’re playing tambourine."
By NoBeige5 years ago in Motivation
Giving Up: The Road Too Often Travelled
Travelling for me was a way to escape, as it is for a lot of people. Though I knew this at heart, I don't believe I ever allowed myself to admit it. When I left my job to travel through India, I saw it as an opportunity and not as a way to leave my previous life behind. I at first thought that was the most promising attitude, but boy was I wrong...
By NoBeige5 years ago in Wander