Most people assume Californians are rich, after all, we live among the celebrities. The wealth must be distributed equally, right? Unfortunately, this is a big misconception. California is largely poor. You wouldn’t be able to tell at a glance, because of all the good vibes. However, if you take a closer look you’ll notice that […]
Author Archives: spiralmode
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Jun
Jun
Driving through any city in California, you will more than likely see street art or graffiti. If you feel like you’ve never seen any graffiti or street art, strolled along Venice Beach and you’ll seen plenty. What you might not know is that there is a difference between the terms: street art and graffiti. Graffiti […]
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Jun
Jun
When an emergency alert sounds off on our phones, we tend to freak out a bit and read the message immediately. Most of the time they’re amber or silver alerts. We haven’t gotten too many earthquakes or tsunami alerts. Imagine if when you checked your alert, it said there was a zombie outbreak. If Californians […]
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Jun
Jun
Grandparents will do anything for their grandkids. It’s not a rule, or a law, it is just fact. When a parent becomes a grandparent, it is as if their own child doesn’t compare anymore. Grandparents usually love to shower their grandkids with love and believe that they can do no wrong. There are people out […]
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May
May
Yoga seems to have taken over the state of California. Maybe it’s because the laid back nature of yoga coincides with the lifestyle of many Californians. Yoga even floods most of our social media accounts. It really has taken root and life here in the Golden State. If you’re already a yogi and enjoy the […]
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May
May
California is home to the stars, and king of the west coast. If you’re ever bored, there are plenty of things to do from Hollywood Blvd. to walking through the Redwood Forest. If you want more sunshine, you can head down to San Diego and have some drinks on the beach with friends and family. […]
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May
May
There are a lot of things that make us sad in life. We often feel compelled to argue about, fight, and disagree with the cards that have been dealt in life. We don’t have to like what is happening in our lives, but we do have to accept it. Sure we can throw fits, and […]
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May
May
The issues we face in today’s world are very different than what our ancestors might have faced. The older generations in our families can share millions of stories that normally start off with: “Back in my day…” Older generations grew up with less technology, while newer generations have been raised on tech. Since they have […]
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May
May
When you travel the U.S., you get to experience what each state has to offer. You also have to be aware of the laws in each state since not all of the states are the same. While you’re traveling through California, you may feel like camping out instead of stopping at a hotel. This is […]
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May
May
Remember in grade school how every year you would have to take a school picture for the yearbook? You’d have to dress nicely and you’d try to practice your smile because you didn’t want to look like a dork. The stress of taking a school picture would hopefully be worth it once you finally got […]
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May
May
We live in a world where we preach independence. We want independence from everyone and if someone says we can’t do something, we prove them wrong. When people say you can’t raise a child without being married, you prove them wrong. There is nothing wrong with being a single mother and to all those single […]
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May
May
With every positive, there always seems to be a downside. California has beaches, sunshine, and great views. However, California also has snakes, earthquakes, and the occasional summer temperature rising above 100. If these cons to living in California stress you out, take a hike out on one the hundreds of trails California has to offer […]
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May
May
It’s so easy to postpone the things that we don’t want to do. All it takes is a little faith, procrastination, and an I-don’t-want-to-attitude. Even though we don’t recognize it, we do take short cuts on a regular basis to make it easier for ourselves. After all, why do we drive to work or school […]
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May
May
When you miss someone, it can almost feel like your world is crashing down around you. This is especially true if you regularly spend time with this person. Sometimes getting separated from a close friend can feel horrible, like the separation may last forever. No matter how bad it feels, that isn’t always the case. […]
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May
May
With the weather heating up, we need to aware of our actions. Not staying hydrated, and staying in the sunlight too long can have serious repercussions. We have to be smart in order to survive the heat. However, it’s not just about your safety this summer that you have to be concerned about. It is […]
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May
May
California typically loves to warm up sooner, so it’s time to start preparing for that heat. If you don’t stay out of the heat, you can end up suffering from heat stroke or passing out. Knowing your body’s limits is important when it comes to heat. Plus, limiting your sun exposure can help lessen your […]
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May
May
Times get tough for everybody. It doesn’t matter if we’re out of the recession or aren’t in a depression. We all feel poor at some point in our lives. Many people will say money isn’t everything, which is true. However, when you can’t afford rent, and you had an unexpected emergency come up, the jokes […]
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May
May
As we grow up, everyone eventually moves away from home. Some of us grow up and move out to a college dorm, others move in with friends. We all eventually move away from family or the life we grew up with. It becomes increasingly sad when you’re actually not that far away from them, but […]