All by Annika O'Connor
I can’t tell the future, no one can, but sometimes there are ways to tell.
Take a look at my questions, think about them, think about us. What would you say, what would you do?
I’ve gathered ways of fortune-telling, of laying out my life in front of us. Maybe they’ll help you see what the future holds.
No matter what people say about how you should start hobbies early or perish or whatever, the truth is that it’s never too late to start a hobby or pursuit, and you should always be allowed to do it your way! So, in that spirit, to any fellow cosplay enthusiasts spreading their wings or cautiously entertaining the possibility, here’s some advice, tips, reminders and observations I’ve made about cosplaying, from one beginner to another.
We have a tendency to assume that endings are something to be feared, and that the beginning of the end is the inception of all things bad. But maybe it isn't all it's cracked up to be.
There’s something ingrained in us to be forgiving to others and harsh towards the one person we should go the easiest on. And there’s no other place that becomes more apparent than the mental gymnastics of comparative
studies.
Something about us reminds me of houses
Lined up next to each other by force and circumstance
Under surveillance and sharp eyes
There's no such thing as too late when it comes to learning new skills. Sometimes progress looks like wonky crafts, warbling tunes and a refusal to quit or think better of it.
All humans are flawed and fallible, but how exactly are you supposed to take it when those you look up to not only stumble, but crash, burn and hurt others? Here's some thoughts on the matter.
With rises in both diagnosed and self-diagnosed mental health and neurological disorders, let’s take a brief look into the wonderland of official, unofficial and personal diagnoses: what they are, what you gain or lose, and most importantly, what exactly is valid here?
The funny thing about life is that no matter how earth-shattering, uplifting or soul-crushing your day has been, the hours still keep ticking by.
