Cody Delistraty

When we live and travel abroad, every little nuance — the cracks in the sidewalk, the smell of fresh pastries, the wide horizon in the distance — all seem new.

Keeping those expectations measured. Well done, old sport.

Charisma isn’t something that anyone inherently has. It’s something that’s given you by those who respect you and what you have to say.

4. Using Facebook Too Much

A bicep squeeze, a longing stare, even a full-on, up-and-down check out will be taken as a compliment. In this instance, we’re all for being objectified.

The world has continued to spin, but it feels as though it has changed directions and begun to move backwards.

Holding yourself up to the expectations of others is a form of self-abuse, and there are few things sadder than seeing someone make their decisions based on what others want.

“Don’t worry about keeping me in the loop.”

Calling a book a “beach read” can be a sort of subtle insult, like telling someone that their shirt seems a little tight or they look beautiful when they wear makeup.