So. It’s Christmas. Most of our cohabitants are very excited, after all, it’s Christmas, the jolly family celebration. But what if that’s not your cup of tea? What if you even dislike the holidays?
All in Opinion
Gmorning, Gnight
It all started on Twitter, like many things these days do, but against all odds it wasn’t something horrible and rude. It was uplifting and pure, relatable and true – They were little pep talks from Lin Manuel Miranda to me and you.
Do Games Need To Be Difficult?
I’ve beaten countless difficult games over the years, but the “too easy” Prince of Persia (2008) is still one of the most memorable games I’ve ever played.
Blame It On Bianca Del Rio
Ru Paul’s Drag Race – a show that has it all. It’s like a combination of America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, and all the talent shows around the world. Its talented Roy Haylock, who is also better known as the drag queen, comedian, actor, and costume designer, Bianca Del Rio, was the winner of season six.
I Was Wrong About...Game of Thrones
The first episode didn’t do much to dispel my assumptions of it being generic fantasy. It felt slow and full of information about bloodlines and such that I felt little investment in; not to mention names that would go in one ear and out the other. Slowly, but surely, however, I began to see the characters as more than stereotypes. Characters like Jamie, who initially appear to be almost stereotypically evil, develop in surprising ways, making you reevaluate your feelings about many of the characters. Except Joffrey. That guy is always terrible.
Re-viewed: Myrskyluodon Maija, A Celebration of the Finnish Courage
Raw and unpredictable nature, melancholy, humble attitude, and ‘sisu’ – what could be more Finnish? The Helsinki City Theatre offers the celebrating people of the 100-year-old Finland a beautiful musical story that has already warmed our hearts in the form of a TV series, and is based on novels written by Anni Blomqvist: Myrskyluodon Maija.
Lessons on Mentality that Skateboarding Taught Me
In August 2016, I got my first longboard thinking I’d use it mostly for transport. At least that was the idea before I saw videos of longboard dancing and freestyle: a stylish variety of skateboarding which has its roots from boardwalking on surfboards...
The Legacy Of Kim Wall, The Journalist
We need to remember journalist Kim Wall for more than her death.
I love Halloween. I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid and had the wonderful opportunity of living abroad in countries where we actually got to celebrate it.