Kovie Biakolo
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Things You Have To Learn On Your Own
You have to learn to be happy. Happiness is not something you can buy or earn, it is something you are and have; it is a state of mind.
An Open Letter To Digital Grammar Nazis
After all, if people are going to write online, I would insist that they do so error-free.
People At Coffee Shops
I am in coffee shops almost every single day. Between writing and school work, I probably spend a good 30 – 40 percent of the week in my favorite coffee shops, and yes I have more than one.
I Like You
Whenever we were in the same room, my eyes were drawn to you, and they still are, despite the passing of time.
Should We Talk About Politics On Social Media?
For the most part, on any given day, what I witness is a severe lack of understanding of the political process and an exacerbation of political polarization.
Away From Home
Today is my baby sister’s birthday. The day she was born is the happiest day of my life; today is wonderful because of her.
There Is Right And Wrong
The phrase, “Do what feels right for you,” is a fruit of relativism and whenever I hear it, I am almost always left with a pang of apprehension.
White Lies We Should Stop Telling Each Other
“I’ll be there in 5 minutes.” This is typically said when planning on meeting someone ASAP but you’re running late.
Just “Be”
When you’re a twenty something, it’s a period of figuring out everything. But now, more than ever, when our responsibilities and obligations are for many of us, mostly to ourselves, maybe it’s a good time to learn how to just be.
Falling In Love With Yourself
I think that when you don’t fall in love with yourself, there is an expectation that the person you fall in love with, will fill the void of self-worth that is really up to you and I to fill for ourselves.
19 Ways To Deal With Frustration
12. Type a long angry text. You don’t actually have to send the text to anyone but it’ll feel good just to get the words out.
“Do You Create Anything Or Just Criticize Others?”
But criticism isn’t always constructive – sometimes people challenge you because they want to see you fail…