Source: Medical News Today. Hey, folks. Earlier this month, I went through a romantic breakup. It was what I consider my first-ever, "official" relationship, and it was a tough call to have to let someone go. The relationship hadn't lasted that long and although I was the one who did the breaking up, I still …
Dating and Relationships During COVID-19
Source: Medium. Hint: It doesn't work. Long explanation, though: I have been (was?) consistently on dating apps since last December. Prior to the pandemic, I'd gone on a few dates out-and-about, although none of them really went anywhere. Then the pandemic hit, and I did take a break from it for a couple of months, …
Am I Really My Astrological Sign?
Source: Women's Health Astrology has played an influential role in people's perception of the world, their interactions with others, and even themselves. We have some form of astrology in just about every corner of Earth, both in Western and Eastern practices. Today, however, I would like to look specifically at Western astrology, which encompasses the …
Thoughts on Celebration and Death
Source: Living in the Shadows in Prince Edward Island This past weekend, I experienced both celebration and death. I'm making a clear distinction between the two, as I know that some cultures do combine the two to celebrate the life of someone who's since passed. In my situation, however, both are separate entities, as I …
National Coming Out Day 2020
Source: Awareness Days Today's National Coming Out Day, and I just wanted to write a brief post on the matter. It's a day to celebrate those who've come out in the LGBTQ community, as well as those who aren't out yet, but still show support for those who do. Coming out isn't an easy feat, …
Mulan (2020): FILM REVIEW
Source: Wikipedia Released on Disney+ back in early September, the live-action version of Mulan has garnered both a lot and not-so-much attention in the press, depending on how you're looking at it. I'll get to all of that later in this post, and instead give my review of the timely Chinese classic of the female …
I Voted! #2020Election
Hey, folks! The 2020 presidential elections are quickly approaching, and I'd chosen to receive my voting ballot via mail. I received mine last week upon returning home from work. To be fair, I was mildly surprised that I'd gotten it so quickly, as I'd assumed it wouldn't arrive until the week after. But it was …
Sober October 2020
Source: Coastal Detox. Happy October, folks! This year's October 1st comes with a lot of celebrations: for one, today's the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) in Chinese tradition, in which the full moon's the brightest to admire and eat delicious mooncakes in honor of that. The second is that today also begins my personal commitment to abstaining …
Happy Fall 2020 (PSL Edition)
Hey, folks! I totally forgot that the first day of fall was earlier this week, so here's my pumpkin spice latte from a while back to make up for it. Enjoy the season's changing colors, and stay safe (and healthy)! Cheers. 😊 -- The Finicky Cynic Check me out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thefinickycynic
Story Time: How I Was Involved with a Scam
Source: Boston Magazine. Story time, folks. This incident happened almost two years ago to this day. Although I wasn't the direct target of the scam, I was somewhat involved in the events that unfolded over the course of a crazy and tense afternoon. Looking back, the signs should've been all clear, but alas, when money's …
