Here are the experiences, products, and applications that affected me in 2022. I've done my best not to include anything from previous years, but needless to say, the things on those lists (for the most part) carry over for this year as well.

Have you ever thought about owning a bearded dragon?

Whenever my fiance or I tell others that Solaris is potty trained, we always get the strangest looks. Potty-trained bearded dragons are considered weird because walking a dog or having a litter box for a cat is normal in pet-ownership; the idea of teaching your dragon to use the restroom outside of their tank is considered ‘impossible’.

In today’s The Things I Carry post, we’ll discuss how I obtained this my Pure Zen Tea Tumbler and what my thoughts are about it. I’m on Team Coffee, however, I do realize that coffee is not always a good healthy option and with all the different types of tea available, substituting a cup of coffee for a cup of tea (especially at night) may be good for me. So I began my tea journey with my Pure Zen Tea Tumbler.

As many of you experienced first-hand, this was a year of online shopping as opposed to experiences due to being stuck indoors. This is why you’ll find that the majority of my list will be products that are easily accessible online.

I have listed the experiences, products, and applications that affected me in 2020.

Confrontation does not always mean I want to get in a fight with you. When I say I "dislike confrontation," I mean that my heart starts beating 10x faster at the prospect of asking someone for a favor or to debate prices. If I could avoid having to confront someone, 9 out of 10 times, I will.

Which is exactly why I needed to read (or rather listen) to Never Split the Difference. It's all about viewing the art of negotiating through a different lens and giving you the tools to handle these kinds of discussions better.

Ever have an idea that didn't turn out the way you wanted?

Will It Fly by Pat Flynn is a book tailored towards entrepreneurs who have ideas that they want to turn into businesses. However, this book is a bit more than that. It is a way to test to see if any idea you have (whether it pertains to business, art, or anything) will really be worth your while or if you should shelve it for later.

This book walks you through from concept to execution when it comes to ideas to see if they will "fly."

I finally understand why Rapunzel wanted freedom from her tower.

It has been nearly a month since the entire world has begun to take the global pandemic of COVID19 seriously and it's been a single week since I've been confined in my room.

I went from social distancing to isolation and the difference is staggering.

I love reading about love. I’m a sucker for a romantic comedy and the cheesier the better. I adore reading about love triangles, characters who are obvious about their crushes on one another, and anything that would make my heart go ‘doki-doki’. So here are a list of 10 Webtoons that you can start reading today in the Romance genre.

Have you ever had New Years Resolutions that never came to fruition?

I know I’ve been guilty of listing resolutions in the beginning of the year, when the energy of the new year is at an all-time high, and then only achieving 10-20% of those resolutions by the end of the new year. 

Atomic Habits has reminded me that it’s not about the goals you set, it’s about the daily habits that get you to your goals. 

Here’s my Top 25 experiences, products, and applications that affected me in 2019. Keep in mind that each individual is their own universe. What may work for me, may not work well for you. The wonderful thing about this article is that it gives you new things to try and incorporate into your life.