Everyone always says you just need to “find motivation,” like it’s some magic thing that appears out of nowhere. I used to believe that too. I’d tell myself I’d start studying when I felt like it or work out when I had more energy. But that day never really came. I kept waiting to feel ready, and all that did was waste time.   What I’ve learned is that motivation doesn’t come first; action does. You have to start before you feel ready. At first, that sounds backwards, but it’

I went on Royal Carribean's Allure of the Seas after its amplification in the summer of 2025. It was a pretty great cruise, but was it the best? I will list my favorite and the not-so-favorite parts of my cruise in the Mediterranean.  My favorite part of the cruise was the large number of dining and bar options. You could try something new every day if you wanted. My favorite restaurant on board was Samba Grill with some amazing cuts of meat and an amazing buffet. Some of th

Who are the Vocaloids and why did they conquer the world? If you've ever heard a song sung by a cute blue-haired electronic voice on the cover, it was probably a Vocaloid. But who are these "singing programs, "and why do they have millions of fans around the world? Vocaloids aren't people, but computer-generated singers. Their voices are created using a special program that uses recordings of real vocalists. With this program, producers and musicians can "make" a Vocaloid sin

The tradition continues this year with some great NBA basketball on Christmas Day. Here are the must-watch games you need to see. 2 PM ET: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks (ABC/ESPN): Out in the East, we have a clash of two titans from last year. Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers head to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. The Knicks recently leapfrogged the Raptors to take 2nd place in the Eastern Conference, while a diminishing Cavaliers team is bei