Great. Now, I wanna be an android. Not that that's what the game wants you to feel. In fact, the story of Detroit: Become Human puts you in control of three different androids and gives you an interactive and immersive idea of what it would feel like to be treated as a third-class, non-human, non-citizen. And,… Continue reading ‘Detroit: Become Human’ is Life
Author: courtneydiamond
Writer. Podcaster. Gamer. Human.
Is a Hard-Boiled Egg Cooker Worth It?
Let's be honest: how hard is it to make a hard-boiled egg? It's legit just boiling water. My culinary skills aren't top notch, but I believe in myself enough to know I can always make that happen. Yet, I picked up this adorable Elite Cuisine Maxi-Matic Egg Cooker because my Uber driver told me it changed… Continue reading Is a Hard-Boiled Egg Cooker Worth It?
Why Am I So Anxious?
Hello, Anxiety. Showing up again uninvited and empty-handed. Creating a feeling of non-belonging where it doesn't belong. Tightening a vice in my chest where air should be flowing freely. Turning insignificant decisions into behemoth choice beasts. Causing me to worry about things that will never come to fruition. Telling me I'm not good enough because… Continue reading Why Am I So Anxious?
Is the Furbo Dog Camera Worth It?
I've had this dog cam for about a year now. If you're obsessed with your dog/dogs like I am, the Furbo Dog Camera might be one of the greatest purchases you could make for yourself. Sounds dramatic, but if there's anything I'm dramatic about, it's knowing that my dog is alright when I can't be… Continue reading Is the Furbo Dog Camera Worth It?
Do I Have to Have a Niche?
What exactly is a "niche", you ask? It's defined as a "comfortable or suitable position in life or employment" or as a "product or service that appeals to a small, specialized section of the population." It's the thing that all search engines, marketers, and advice-givers want you to define for yourself because, without having made… Continue reading Do I Have to Have a Niche?
Why I Quit My Job
I quit my full-time job to be a full-time me. I'm not the first person to do that and I certainly won't be the last but, when you make these kinds of choices, people tend to have questions. Questions: "You mean you don't have another full-time job lined up right now?" "Aren't you terrified?" Answers:… Continue reading Why I Quit My Job
How to Be a Guilt-Free Gamer
I love video games. I've been hooked ever since my parents bought me a Super Nintendo and a cartridge full of Donkey Kong Country back when I was five. The only problem? Now, I'm an adult with responsibilities who should probably work out and stuff. It's not hard to sit down for a quick game… Continue reading How to Be a Guilt-Free Gamer
Why You Have to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
How many times have you been told not to compare yourself to others? Give or take about a million and two times? I'm just guesstimating here. It's harder than ever to avoid comparing our lives when they're more on display than ever before. But, here's one of the best reasons I've found to try and… Continue reading Why You Have to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
5 Simple Things Men Need to Know About Women
Hate to say it, guys...there are probably a few more than 5 things you should know. But, here's a short and sweet, starter-pack for you men out there that are looking to co-exist more effectively with the opposite sex. Women want to know what you think, but we HATE to ask you what you think.… Continue reading 5 Simple Things Men Need to Know About Women
What I Learned From a Month of Meditation
Meditation ain't just for buddhist monks anymore. It's hit the mainstream harder than ever through celeb endorsement, mindfulness apps, and brain sensing headbands. But, plenty of people still think it's a waste of time or choose to avoid it because they assume it has to come packaged with religious undertones. Nope. It's more than that.… Continue reading What I Learned From a Month of Meditation
16 Amazon Items That I Love
It's fair to say that I've been running my life off of Amazon Prime. With access to "Add-On" items on the cheap and the beauty of 2-day free shipping, how could I resist? C'mon now. You know how I'm mad awkward most of the time and like to come home to packages waiting for me… Continue reading 16 Amazon Items That I Love
Everyone Wants to Be Loved.
Who are you when the world isn't looking? Who do you become in the moments after the door closes behind you after a long day at work? Who are you when that door shuts, the lock clicks satisfyingly into place, and you're free to be alone and un-judged by the eyes of others? What facades… Continue reading Everyone Wants to Be Loved.
10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation
What's worse than small talk? Bad small talk. What's better than both of those? Genuine conversation. In a time where text communication reigns supreme, it's more important than ever to nurture the skill of exchanging words with another human being. Since starting my podcast, I've been forced to flex this muscle and become increasingly aware… Continue reading 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation
How to Create Better Habits with Less Thought
Indecisiveness creates room for excuses. Eating better. Working out. Tidying up the home space. Crossing things off that To-Do list. I’ll tell you one thing: If I’m flip-flopping on the decision of what to do, you better believe there’s a better chance I’ll make the lazy/unhealthy/tasty one. It’s the path of least resistance. The pleasure… Continue reading How to Create Better Habits with Less Thought
10 Must-Play Story Based PS4 Games
If you know me, you know that I'm a not-so-secret gamer that has deep love for a good story. If the gameplay is fun, but the character development and plot are lacking? Well, I'm just not liable to come away feeling satisfied with my experience (ahem...Destiny). So, I figured it's about time to throw together… Continue reading 10 Must-Play Story Based PS4 Games
How to Create an Attractive and Effective Online Dating Profile
Online dating has its benefits and its pitfalls, but there sure are a lot of us Bumbling, Matching, Hinging, and Tindering these days. So, if you're gonna be out there searching for digital love, you might as well put your best foot forward. Or your best pic and tagline. Whatever. Because it's getting harder and… Continue reading How to Create an Attractive and Effective Online Dating Profile
15 Books to Jumpstart a Stronger Self
I'm a firm believer that reading (or listening) to books is an ideal way to interrupt the non-stop chatter of the mind. Through that interruption of our old patterns, we have a better chance to create new and healthier ones. Here's a list of books, in no particular order, that have resonated with me and… Continue reading 15 Books to Jumpstart a Stronger Self
How to Start a Podcast: Equipment Options and Helpful Tips
Starting a podcast is where it's at right now. Why wouldn't it be? You have the ability to create entertainment using your own unique voice and toss it into the iTunes store for anyone to access. This medium in particular satisfies a need for increasingly elusive real conversation, it can be a way to learn… Continue reading How to Start a Podcast: Equipment Options and Helpful Tips
Why Am I So Awkward?
Ever asked yourself that? Ever had a day where every social interaction you have just doesn't land right? Maybe you're having more than a few days like that. I don't know your life. What I do know is that I've been hyper aware of how often I'm choosing to avoid people these days. If I… Continue reading Why Am I So Awkward?
How to Remember Your Dreams and Use Them to Your Advantage
If I had to use one word to describe dreams it would be: Elusive. The things just don’t want to stick around. They're like a used up Post-It or an irresponsible step-father. They take over your mind at night, run amok, and then slip away like a thief in the night the second you return… Continue reading How to Remember Your Dreams and Use Them to Your Advantage
