Not too long ago, the marshmallow test was trending across social media. In this test, kids are given marshmallows (or candy in some cases). They are left alone and instructed not to eat them while the adult is out of the room. The catch is that if they don’t eat the marshmallows when the adult …
Lately, I have taken more interest in human interactions and their several dynamics — more specifically, the effect of our day-to-day interactions on our actions, beliefs, and overall personalities. Admit it or not, we are all constantly being influenced by our environment — oftentimes, more than we influence it ourselves. Every interaction we have with …
Today’s post is a spontaneous one and quite a short one too. I had planned to write on something else, but as the anniversary of Toluwanimi’s demise drew nearer, I decided to dedicate today’s blog post in his honour. I had heard of people going numb with shock, but I hadn’t quite experienced it myself, …
Some experiences reveal our true character and expose the lofty myths that make up our lives. I’ve had some of such experiences myself. And to mark the 7th anniversary of my graduating high school, I decided to recount one funny experience from high school where I almost met my waterloo. Thankfully though, I was quick-witted …
