Do the nails live up to their claims? — I used to love getting my nails done until I saw a news story about a woman who lost one of her fingers after her nails got infected. I still like my nails to look presentable, but regular nail polish chips within the first three days it’s applied. I’ve tried…

Would her character be received better if she were male? — The Karate Kid was one of my favorite movies when I was growing up. It was the movie that got me interested in martial arts and helped fuel my love for fighting games and shows like Power Rangers. The Karate Kid was even the reason I took Karate lessons as…

A Letter to my Late Dog, — Dear Sayu, Today was the first day when I woke up without you. It was the first time in thirteen years that I didn’t start my day by taking you out to potty. I didn’t get to relax with you while I drank my coffee and watched TikTok or played…

I joined the gym to better myself, not to flirt — I’ve never been the most social person so when I joined the gym, I made sure I had a good pair of earphones. I also wore baggy clothing and went without makeup because I wanted to be comfortable when I worked out. I was almost embarrassed by how unattractive I…

Not even her seizure was off limits — I had never met a man who was as judgmental of women as Frank was. He worked in the men’s shoe department, but would often make his way to the lady’s shoe department so that he could stare at women. His favorite women to ogle were the women who worked…

Being with him changed the way I view food — I know it may sound like I’m shifting the blame, but my ex is the reason I’m fat. I didn’t gain weight because he was a great cook, or because our relationship centered on going to fancy restaurants or eating fast food. The reason I’m fat is because my ex…

Hint: My refusal has nothing to do with money — If someone loves drugstore makeup, they’ll fight me tooth and nail if I dare to suggest something I think is better. If I rave about a product I love, they’ll tell me about a dupe they found for it. Some of them will even judge me for spending so much…

I studied her brand using skills I learned in a marketing class to find — If you’re a makeup lover with a TikTok account, you’ve probably heard of Mikayla Nogueira. With her unique accent and love for swear words, she took TikTok by storm. She’s so popular that if she mentions your product on her platform, it’ll likely sell out. So how did she amass…

She later posted the pictures online, claiming that they were in love with her — When I started a new job, I was surprised to see a former coworker at orientation. I’d gotten along with her well enough that I was excited to be working with her again, but that excitement soon disappeared. Working with her was different this time. She began demanding that I…