Lately, I've been listening to Bonus Pac, a blerd (black nerd) podcast about whatever peaks their interest at the moment. If your curious, their topic shifts are a bit chaotic. That's part of their charm. When broken down into segments, everyone focuses on the task at hand, but as a whole you can't trust the... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Green
Green really is a relaxing and exhilarating color. When Spring gives Winter a firm shove, we get a symotanies burst of green. The trees come back to life and wild flowers bloom. If you can get past the bugs that return from their hiatus, it's a lovely season to behold. The color is associated with... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: March
Each month has its significance and contributes to the year we'll have. In March, we crave the Spring and are constantly reminded that Winter is still here. Despite that, we begin to unthaw. Well, at least in the U.S. After all, seasons are impacted by the hemisphere we live in, but that's besides the point.... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Lilo and Stich
If there's anything we can learn from Lilo and Stitch, it's about trying to carve out a new normal. These Sisters are in a crossroads situation. Nani is thrusted into a somewhat single mother life. She struggles with being Lilo's guardian and sister. Lilo needs Nani has a sister, but society demands Nani to prove... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Nostalgia
I finally sat down and watched Inside Out 2 with my family. Although I'm late to the party, Pixar did a fantastic job with this movie. We got to see Joy's growth as a lead emotion with interpersonal skills. Yes, She is still Riley's head emotion in charge, but she's more of a team player... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Arise
If you're an anime fan, the winter lineup has been fruitful. Solo Leveling is back for Season Two. This popular anime is based on a Manwha, Korean Comic, that's available to read for free on Tapas. In fact, you can complete the main story for free with a few side stories. After that, you've gotta... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sadness
Inside Out is an interesting Pixar movie, because it showcases how important it is to feel all of our feelings. Secondly, the movie showcase what grinning and bearing it can do overtime. Masking our true feelings for an indefinite amount of time isn't maintainable. Like any emotion, our minds and bodies need to release sadness... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Holiday Joy
It's the most wonderful time of the yearThere'll be much mistletoeingAnd hearts will be glowing when loved ones are nearIt's the most wonderful time of the yearIt's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Andy Williams We're almost a week away from Christmas! One of the best parts about this season is the build up... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Turkey
Today's post maybe false advertisement, because I'm serving puns instead of motivation. This isn't a first for Motivational Mondays with Trisha, but I still felt the need to address the elephant in the room. To be clear, I thought I'd be able to find some Turkey quotes, because this bird was in the United States... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Calm
When hardship strikes it's very easy to spiral in a cyclone of doom. To assume the worst outcome is not only expected but inevitable. Hope seems out of reach, but it's not impossible to grasp. Instead of waiting to be swept away by the storm, prepare for it with a level head. Validate the emotion... Continue Reading →