According to the Briggs Myer Personality test, I am an INFJ. I am introverted with a quiet and reserved disposition. Even though I have used Palooke’s World as a space to share perhaps more than I would normally, outside...
A while back, my mother and I had a discussion on the idea of perfectionism, and people’s assertion that they are perfectionist. My mom, who I suspect was having flashbacks of aggravating former colleagues, rejected the idea that any...
I have said this before, but it bears repeating: I hate waiting! Even though I’ve talked about how there are lessons in waiting, I still do not find it enjoyable and will avoid it whenever I can. Unfortunately, waiting,...
The other day I began to reflect on my current career path and realized how far I had veered from my original dream. As I have stated in previous posts, when I was young I decided to become a...
I don’t know about you, but I am not a fan of waiting. That’s why I will change checkout lines three times at the grocery store, searching for the fastest line. Or I will give a deep side eye...
A few months ago I wrote a post dealing with happiness, and how it is ultimately a choice. What I meant by this is, notwithstanding those who suffer from certain mental health issues, maintaining a content and happy life...
Recently I told my mother that I feel like the oldest 31 year-old I know. My joints aches, my muscles feel stiff from time to time, and my lower back frequently punishes me for my career as a thrower...
Coupled with my lifelong desire to become a lawyer, has always been a passion for teaching as well. Every place I’ve lived, from New York to Accra, Ghana, I have found myself working or volunteering in a teaching capacity;...
“My life is one distraction after the. . .oh look, flowers!” For a while this was the description I had under the “about me” section on my Facebook page. Now it’s only on my Instagram page. While it is...
Do you know someone who always seems happy? No matter the day, no matter the current national crisis, their mood is stuck on happy. They could have just received a speeding ticket on their way to work, but instead...