By Graham "GSM" Matthews "Age is just a number." How many times have you heard that cliché? It's because it's true. Earlier this month, I turned 20-years-old. There were several people years ago that when I told them my birthday was coming up, they thought I was turning 20 because they thought I was wise for my age. In actuality, I was turning 17! Of course, I took it as a compliment, but thinking about that recently got me thinking: at what age do people feel the most comfortable? If you're confused by that, allow me to explain. In that scenario I just described, adolescents (i.e. teenagers) like to be told they're older than they really are. However, as you get older, you want to be told you look younger than you are, so where's the cut-off? Early/mid-20s maybe? That seems to be the prime age everyone wants to be at. Kids and teenagers want to age quickly so they can be allowed to do stuff. Adults dread the age they're at because they think they're "one step closer to death" (I hate to sound morbid, but that's simply the way some people think, sadly). Well, what if I told you that any age is a great age? By Graham "GSM" Matthews Most, if not all of us have gone through a breakup of some sort (usually bad, let's face it) at one point or another in our lifetimes. You may not want to admit it, but you have, and it's okay! As I mentioned, we all go through them eventually, and it's important to know how to deal with a breakup when you come across them. You could be in a thousand different relationships (okay, maybe not that many) and still not know how to handle yourself when you part ways with someone you care about and can't imagine yourself not being with. Whether it was under their terms or yours, it virtually doesn't matter. You should conduct yourself the same way, regardless. The same can be said for how long you guys were together for; it doesn't matter. It hurts me to see people I've known for years go "off the deep end" once a relationship they were in comes to an end, and hey, I'm not excusing myself from this, either. Now, I don't at all consider myself a "relationship expert," but I'd like to think I've learned a thing or two from my many mishaps over the years when it comes to romance and relationships. Thus, take my advice with a grain of salt, but I hope it can aid you in helping you get over a recent relationship! By Graham "GSM" Matthews I stopped using Twitter in late 2013 for a few months because it was no longer fun, and I noticed several people using it the wrong way. I seem to be seeing more stupidity on Twitter as of late, and thus thought it was only appropriate to offer a few tips and helpful advice when it comes to using it and social media in general. First and foremost, DON'T ACT LIKE AN IDIOT! One of the primary uses of Twitter, other than for professional gain, is to have fun. I've said this time and time again but if you're not having fun doing something, then don't do it (unless it's something incredibly important). Have all the fun you want, but not at others' expense. As long as you're not harming anyone else, great. I've starting thinking about it this way in the last few years: Would I want an employer/family member to see this? If not, then don't post it. Doesn't matter if you use your real identity or not on social media. Just don't do it. By Graham "GSM" Matthews April 8, 2013. We are quickly coming up on the two year anniversary of the night the WWE Universe saw an emergence of a true star when Dolph Ziggler cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. It was a monumental moment that we all waited so long for, but in the end, it was worth the wait. It sent the the crowd in the Izod Center into a craze, exploding with excitement as Ziggler clinched the prestigious prize and celebrated his huge victory. Aftermath aside, it was truly an incredible moment in time that epitomized reaching the mountaintop and achieving ultimate success. Dolph Ziggler winning the world title that night may have been "fake"; I mean, wrestling is scripted, isn't it? But make no mistake about it: Ziggler's story of overcoming the odds and doing what no one thought he could is very much real. I don't often incorporate wrestling into my "Injection of Inspiration" posts, but one of the reasons why I love wrestling as much as I do is because of the stories told. Yes, wrestling can be seen as escape from the realm of reality and in many ways it is, but some of the stories told are realistic, only turned up to the tenth degree. By Graham "GSM" Matthews For as long as I can remember, I never made an effort to watch the Super Bowl. Outside of pro wrestling, I have never been a fan of any sports, but I don't have anything against them. They're simply not my thing (I played baseball for several years as a kid for recreation, but fell out of it by high school when I realized it wasn't what I was passionate about it). Then again, most people who watch Super Bowl couldn't give a crap about the game or football in general; they're just watching for the commercials. Hasn't it been proven that most of the millions of viewers that the game gets aren't even fans? Anyway, I wasn't among those people because I never bothered to watch at all. Whenever my friends and family went out to watch the game and invited me to tag along, I declined and opted to stay home. I know it sounds stupid, but why go to a viewing party if I'm not going to enjoy it? That never made any sense to me since I'd stay home and find something more productive to do (plus, I'd get the house all to myself; who doesn't love that?). Well, for the first time in many years, I watched the game last year, though I probably wouldn't have if my college roommate didn't. He wasn't a football fan, either, as he was watching only for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers (he was a huge fan) during the halftime show. I watched most of the game, enjoyed a few of the commercials and even found myself hoping the Broncos wouldn't score so we'd get the first total blowout in Super Bowl history. I wasn't blown away by my Super Bowl viewing experience that year, but it was enjoyable. |
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