Posts of April 2015

21 Real Photos With Backstories That Are Freakier Than Any Movie - OMG

♠ Posted by andrea in photos,reepyphotos

The appeal of horror movies is that they give people a way to experience the thrill of terror without actually having to put themselves in harm's way. For the vast majority of us, the movie theater will be the closest we ever get to genuine horror. For others though, the horror of demons, ghosts, and murders has real-world significance. These are the people who look closely at real life and realize just how chilling it can be. For evidence of this, look no further than the following pictures, stripped right from the headlines. The world is a scary place indeed. Warning. A few of these...

10 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful

♠ Posted by andrea in life,success

Success means something different to every person: like beauty, it exists in the eye of the beholder. It is your responsibility to determine what success means for you, and how you go about breeding success in your life. Despite this, there are definitely hindrances to success. These drawbacks are ubiquitous in their ability to deter your success. But don’t fret because if you seek success, and you fear your actions are blocking your desire for success, you have the power and control to overcome the following obstacles. 1. Making Excuses Stop blaming other people for why you don’t...

6 Biggest Reasons Why Your Small Business is Stagnating

♠ Posted by andrea in business,traffic

These days everyone wants to be an entrepreneur, so way too many people rush into the world of small business headfirst, without taking into consideration the many variables that can make you or break you. Some even luck out and are able to quickly learn from their mistakes on the fly, but most fail within the first year. This is why you see a few people at the other end of the spectrum – fairly ambitious, yet careful and calculated. The careful approach can be a good one, but it is easy to get bogged down in various technicalities and have your business stagnate. If you are interested in...

15 Signs You Have the Coolest Brother in the World

♠ Posted by andrea in brother

My only sibling is my brother, five years older than I. Yes, I am that lucky girl who has the coolest brother in the world. But it is not necessary that only elder brothers are the coolest. Younger brothers can be equally chilled out. Here are 15 ways to know if you are lucky to have the coolest brother in the world. 1. You see him as your best confidant. Your brother was the first person to know about your little secret. You would make him cross-upon-your-heart before letting out that top-secret of yours, but deep down you knew he would not spill it out. The secret might...

10 Free Ways To Feel Happy Right Now

♠ Posted by andrea in hack,happy,life

Many of us have grown up to believe that happiness is an outside force we can’t control. We go about our lives waiting for happiness to happen to us! We believe if we perhaps find the right partner, wear the right kind of clothes, have the dream job, or go on vacation, we will achieve the happiness we long for. However, the reality is that happiness is a choice, a decision you can make to take control of your well being, and enjoy life to the fullest. They say money can’t buy you happiness and that is absolutely true! Here is a short list of 10 free things you can do to turn that frown...

What Photographers Captured In These 13 Victorian Era Photos Pure Freaky Horror

♠ Posted by andrea in blackandwhite,twins,victorianera

It's an established fact that pretty much everything that has to do with the Victorian Era (roughly spanning from 1837 to 1901) is creepy, especially the photographs. If you're looking for the creepiest type of Victorian Era photography, it's the death portraits. But Victorian death portraits may have an equally chilling cousin. A close second in the creepy department is Victorian twin photography. Apparently they had a thing for twins, and the results are nightmarish. 1. "Come and play with us..." No thanks. Pinterest 2. What's with the roller...

15 Reasons Backpackers Rock

♠ Posted by andrea in backpackers

Backpackers enjoy adventures into unknown territory, meeting new people and above all gaining a much deeper understanding of the world we live in. This is far superior to the typical tourist who will rarely encounter exciting challenges and never learn new skills. Backpacking is excellent training in back-to-basics living which is often envied by preppers. Here are 15 reasons why backpackers rock. 1. They know how to adapt. Backpackers have a limited budget. This means they have to camp or sleep in hostels which may mean sharing a dormitory with lots of others. They know how to make the best...