The rumor mill is turning again about states seceding from the United States. This seems to be a reoccurring trend whenever we get a new president. Back when President Obama took office it seemed like Texas and a few southern states wanted to secede. Now, with President Trump in Office another state wants to secede, […]
Author Archives: spiralmode
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May
May
We’re fortunate to be living here in California. Every day is like a vacation, unless you hustle. Working, going to school, paying bills, and still managing to hang out with your loved ones is a giant balancing act. It can be overwhelming at times and you may feel like you need to get away. Even […]
17
May
May
We see the slogans all around when we drive down the road. These slogan say things like, “don’t drink and drive”, “drive sober or get pulled over”, and “buzzed driving is drunk driving”. Slogans may seem pointless and repetitive, but there is reason why they are so redundant. In 2017 in California, around the holidays, […]
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May
May
Siblings are the best friends that can’t ignore you. They’re the only other person in the world that has the same kind of experiences growing up as you. They keep you humble, and pull pranks on you. Sisters and brothers keep our heads attached sometimes. Growing up is difficult, and having siblings helps, especially growing […]
17
May
May
Working in a restaurant is a rite of passage for some, and for others it’s a career. Being a server in California is not a bad occupation, if you can handle crazy customers, bad jokes, and working with other people. California is one of the few states that actually pays servers the full minimum wage. […]
15
May
May
Have you ever wondered why someone would do such a horrible thing? We often hear stories with a bias attached to them. We’ll hear things like, “This women stole this little boy’s puppy” and automatically think that woman must be an evil witch for being mean to the little boy. We don’t always listen for […]
15
May
May
There are several holidays that are prime BBQ days with the family. These holidays are typically in the summertime and give us a good excuse to eat delicious food. If we’re being honest, most of these holidays we know are important, but we’re not always clear on the meaning behind them. Plus we may even […]
15
May
May
We all want to be in control of our lives. We want to decide when we sleep, and when we wake up. However, if we have unruly neighbors or loud kids, we may find ourselves lacking control. That lack of control can lead you to try to fix things and eventually trying to take matters […]
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May
May
We all know we have basic needs to survive. Those are our basic human needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid. Abraham Harold Maslow was an American psychologist who believed that people could be motivated based off of what they need. Thus he designed his infamous pyramid of needs. The belief is once a […]
10
May
May
Not telling the whole truth is a lie. That means little lies, are still lies. Lies often build upon each other and get messy. They get messier as time goes on because you’re constantly trying to keep them straight. You basically end up in a web full lies that will only suffocate you in the […]
10
May
May
When we’re younger, we’re cute. We can mess up, accidentally be destructive and everyone is still in love with us. Your parents do things for you without thought, and even people you barely know help you out too. It’s like the world almost revolves around you when you’re young. Unfortunately, you have to grow up […]
10
May
May
The definition of family is sharing the same ancestors. It means that you share the same DNA as your mother father, siblings, and grandparents. It’s the fact that even on the days you don’t like your family, you’re forever tied to them. Family is one of those things you need in your life. You don’t […]
10
May
May
Having different opinions is very common. Usually if you have different opinions with your friends, you just accept it, and move on. However, what happens when you and your parents share different opinions? Every family dinner there could be remarks and comments about each other’s opinions and viewpoints. Having different opinions than your parents can […]
08
May
May
As the weather slowly but surely warms up, the motorcycles start to come out. It only makes sense that nicer days bring out the bikes because who wouldn’t want to be outside, enjoying the weather. Motorcycles are also very nifty when it comes to dealing with traffic and getting to places faster. As the weather […]
08
May
May
When we think of the word “family” we often think of our blood relatives. We think about our parents and siblings. We cringe when we realize our family includes those aunts and uncles with opposing political views. We accept that our crazy hippy cousin is still considered family even if they believe in an alternative […]
08
May
May
There are a lot of great things happening in our lives, as well as great opportunities. You may feel like other people have all the opportunities and are living a cool life which can lead you to thinking about how the grass seems to be greener on the other side. Watching your friends and family […]
08
May
May
Unfortunately we’re not all perfect. We make mistakes and hurt other people in the process. The hardest part is when we’re caught doing something wrong and there are consequences for your actions. When those consequences include jail time or a hefty fine, you will definitely start revaluating the choices you made. Going over the incident […]
03
May
May
Drugs are bad for you. Some form of this message is plastered all over schools in an attempt to dissuade kids from using them. Drugs can have severe negative impacts on a person, especially teenagers and young adults. Many drugs can become addictive, which can cause problems later in life. On top of that, many […]