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a href=“https://www.instagram.com/bymariandrew/" data-lasso-id=“111374”>Mari Andrew is a 29-year old illustrator and writer. She has created many funny and accurate pictures of adulthood since September 2015. Her pictures are heartfelt and funny, but mostly they are relatable, which is why she has gained a huge following on Instagram. She covers every topic that adults can relate to, from falling in love to our secret worries and concerns. Take a look at the pictures below; no doubt you will be able to relate to most of them!...

1. Do you remember Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film Rocky? “The Rocky Statue” and the “Rocky Steps” are two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia. Visiting the statue, running up the steps and taking a picture at the top is a must. Originally created for the Rocky films, the sculpture is now a real life monument immortalized in bronze in 1980. After filming was completed, the actor donated the statue to the City of Philadelphia....

Your relationship grows and deepens. But after a while, something seems not quite right with your beloved. Maybe he snapped at a waiter over nothing, which he’s never done before. Or maybe she has started to doubt that you love her, which makes no sense because you’re more in love with her than ever. Eventually it becomes clear: your loved one is suffering from depression. And precisely because it is depression and not, say, gallstones, your beloved is having trouble reaching out and explaining the experience to you....

I’ve run more than 20 marathons, including three Comrades Marathons over the past six years. I’ve become a seasoned athlete who runs all-year round. For me though, running the same races year in and year out has the potential to become a massive bore. Perhaps you fall into the same “I am bored of the same races” category. Maybe you are a novice who’s looking to participate in his or her first marathon....

1. Sweetly Broken Sweetly Broken is an elegantly simple handwriting font that doesn’t sacrifice legibility, or authentic look. 2. Urban Jungle Urban Jungle is a thick sans-serif, graphic font. Where some graphic fonts look repetitive, the texture on this one keeps the letters looking fresh. 3. Clutchee Clutchee is another graphic font with a smooth look. Whimsical, yet simple, this font can create a variety of looks. 4. Sybil Green A playful font, Sybil Green is a good mix of childish and polished....

Below are the best apple watch apps you can use to scale up your productivity, maintain a healthy lifestyle, navigate your way around, communicate seamlessly, and manage your expenses. Apps for Health and Wellness Health is wealth and keeping an eye on your numbers is something your watch can help you with. Here are some recommended apps to keep healthy. 1. Beachbody On Demand Beachbody is a top-rated app for fitness enthusiasts....

1. If you have a front-loading washer, get rid of mold with water, a bit of bleach and a towel. It’s surprising how much gunk can build up in a small, unacknowledged area! 2. Your iron can be made smooth and shiny again (meaning cleaner, fresher, crisper clothes) with some salt. Just take some salt and gently but firmly rub the face of your iron in the pile of salt. Your clothes will be happier, it won’t be an eyesore, and you’ll be back to ironing shirts in no time....

1. Best Custom Essay Writing Tools This website lists a collection of online resources specifically for college students. There is a tool for each part of the writing process, from writing and editing to plagiarism checking and creating a reference list. 2. Basic Essay Writing Mistakes to Avoid Some examples of grammatical mistakes to avoid are using voice to text when taking notes for an essay in your phone or confusing words that really should not be confused at your age....

But you know what would make your experience even MORE enjoyable? Having someone share with you a few secret parenting tips to let you know you haven’t failed or gone loony, that you will rarely hear about elsewhere. So I’m going to step up and be that someone for you. You’re welcome. 1. It’s okay to break down and cry sometimes. Being a parent is an emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting job!...

1. Listen Up When life gets overwhelming it helps to have someone willing to listen. Sometimes, a person just needs to vent. Allow the person you know to air out their problem. This does not put you in the position of solving the problem for them. There are times when a solution may present itself simply through talking to someone else. Your job is to listen and then let it go....

You get the drift. Change your habits, and you’ll unlock the key to a healthy life. Here are some ideas to get you started. Eat home-cooked meals. Eating out is one of the biggest sources of unhealthy foods in our diets. Stay home and cook a healthy meal instead. Drink a smoothie every day. Here’s an easy habit that will help you get 2-3 more servings of fruits and veggies a day: mix up a healthy smoothie for breakfast every morning or after a workout....

1. Write it on steamed mirrors It’s early morning and you’re taking turns to shower before running off to work. Knowing they’re next in line, surprise them with a message and it’d be a wonderful way to start their day! 2. Write on a banana When you pack them lunch, add on a banana as a healthy mid-day snack that’s high in potassium. It’s a thoughtful gesture and they will be smiling and laughing at how silly you are if you use a marker to write directly on the peel....

You Can Host Your Website for Free It’s true, and the solution was right under your nose the whole time! I’m sure most of you have a Google Drive account anyways. Use up that free storage! This is great for rapid prototyping your first custom HTML website. You could couple this with Bootstrap and whip up a fancy design in no time. Bootstrap it. Bootstrap is one of the easiest ways to start a website without resorting to those cheesy, drag and drop, built for designer websites....

1. They Don’t Put Things Off Or Procrastinate Why put off ’til tomorrow what can be done today? The longer the task is hanging around, the more they’ll dread completing it. The more they dread it, the less likely they are to start it. This is a vicious circle the Type A personality hates. They just do it now and move on. 2. They Don’t Wing It Always having a task list means there is not a moment wasted....

Oh and if you’re not sold just yet, we should also mention that this plan also helps in removing future fat and any excess water from your system! Step 1: The Preparations Just as in any other kind of diet, making preparations is an important part of the process, the groundwork if you will. When it comes to detox diet you should stop consuming any kind of dairy product for at least 2 days prior the detoxification process....

While there are a million pieces of advice to give to any budding entrepreneur starting with a laundry list of books to read and people to speak with, and ending with getting used to eating ramen for a year or two, below are the three essential actions that any new entrepreneur will need to truly flourish. Doing one of these things will help you succeed. Doing all three will turbo-charge your new business and set you on the path to success....

Zone heating, or spot heating, involves heating rooms you are using and leaving other rooms cool. Find out why you should consider zone heating for your home by reading the reasons below. Zone Heating Is Less Complicated Than You Think Image via Flickr by C Jill Reed Why keep the bedrooms warm all day if you spend your time in the living room and kitchen? Do you need the living area heated up while you’re asleep?...

Education is good and having guidance is great, but it often leaves people lost when they graduate from a university and suddenly there is no more predetermined standard way to go about life. There are millions of directions that could all be taken, and each leads to a drastically different path. Here are five directions to consider, and where they might lead. Entrepreneurial Being an entrepreneur is hardly ever easy, especially in the beginning....

If you find yourself floundering, debating whether it’s better to buy a $20 pair of earbuds only to have them wear out once every six months or to sink $80+ into a pair of high-quality over ear headphones that will last years with proper care, take a deep breath and consider the advice below. With a bit of research, it’s possible to find the ideal compromise between cost and your needs....

It begins with the realization that procrastination isn’t something we’re born with, or something that can be beat with a simple hack or a few rewards. The truth is, procrastination is a habit, and like any habit, it can only be changed with a concentrated and proven method. What follows are three steps that can change any ingrained habit, from smoking to nail-biting to unhealthy eating to procrastination. Before you start, however, here’s the key: focus on a positive habit change, not a negative one....