In my first post on this topic, I said how my highest values are benevolence (for the world), reflection (for myself), and sincerity.[1] However, that has changed.
What clothing color looks best on you?
The color of your clothes (and hair, and makeup) affects your attractiveness. Consider the beautiful Eva Mendes:
Most of us will agree that she looks better on the right, where she is wearing her best clothing and makeup colors. But why?
11 stock phrases for talking to crazy people
1. “Thank you for your concern.”
Example prompt: “I wouldn’t wear that if I were you.”
What can they say in response—”I wasn’t concerned, I was just trolling”? Exactly.[1]
Lazy sourdough bread
I jumped on the sourdough train along with everyone else during the lockdown, and after a few months, I think I’ve developed the ideal recipe.
Witness the beauty!
19 more YouTube videos you should watch
Value Select (Max Renner)
My new favorite YouTube musician (usurping the throne long-held by NigaHiga and KevJumba). I’ve been listening to this song on repeat:
(Not endorsed: the intro up to 0:12. Not sure what he’s trying to do there.)
How to fix your life with accountability partners
Every other person on r/GetMotivatedBuddies says “I want to get my life together: wake up early, exercise every day, eat healthier, cut back on alcohol, and read more… and I’m looking for someone I can check in with daily.”
That is way too many things to fix at once.
Read more →
Does fear of attention stop you from looking your best?
Sometimes you can’t win. When you’re overweight, the only message you get from the world is that you’re ugly and should lose weight.
Once you have lost weight and become more attractive, though, you’re accused of trying too hard. “Relax,” other people start saying, “it’s the holidays. Have a piece of cake. After all, you wouldn’t want to get too thin.”
What I loved about Japan
This is part 2. See part 1, The Tokyo blues, for what I did not love.
The trees, which are unlike any I’ve seen before.
Mug brownies
A 5-min, single-serving microwave recipe that’s just as good as the real thing.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter* (30 g)
- 2 tbsp coffee (or any milk, or water)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Small handful chocolate chips
*I use regular salted butter; add a pinch of salt if using unsalted. Use coconut oil to make it vegan.
Two tablespoons equals six teaspoons, by the way (in case you only have teaspoons for measuring).
Steps
Melt the butter in your mug (or any microwave-safe bowl). Add liquid (I use almond milk) and vanilla.
Add sugar, flour, and cocoa powder and whisk (or stir with a fork) to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
Optional: Dip a knife in peanut butter and run it through the mixture for a peanut-butter swirl.
Microwave on high for 60-75 seconds.
Nutrition
That’s what I got for the following amounts:
…So perhaps I shouldn’t be calling this “single-serve.” Oh well 😛
Magic granola bars
Sweetened condensed milk and plenty of butter make these bars perfectly crunchy-chewy and salty-sweet.
This recipe is also super easy: just stir all the ingredients together and bake. After one bite, you’ll never want a store-bought granola bar again.