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Welcome to: The Somebody, Nobody, Anybody and Everybody Blog!

This is a space for unfiltered thoughts and experiences from my perspective and a space to call my own on the internet. Here, you'll find a humorous (and sometimes brutally honest) take on life, navigating the seeing world as a person with sight impairment, and the wonderful (and often frustrating) world of technology, all served up with a healthy dose of my unfiltered thoughts and opinions.  Expect a mix of everything: hilarious anecdotes, sarcastic jabs, and the occasional rant, alongside no get-rich-quick schemes, no miracle health cures, and no relationship advice from a self-proclaimed guru (who's probably single themselves).  So, if you're looking for a laugh (and maybe a little offense) and are up for some unapologetic, unpolished, and occasionally unconventional musings, then pull up a chair and grab a cuppa. But if you're easily offended or expecting a five-step plan to achieve ultimate success, this might not be the blog for you.  Dive in at yo...
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Why We Are Strangers to Ourselves: A Guide to Self-Knowledge

Most of us stumble through life under the impression that we know who we are simply because we inhabit our own bodies and hear our own thoughts. But the truth is often far more complex: we are frequently deep mysteries to ourselves. We have reactions we don’t understand, anxieties we can’t name, and patterns that quietly sabotage our happiness. Truly knowing oneself isn't a natural gift; it is a hard-won skill that requires a gentle, persistent, and deeply reflective approach to our own minds.

Don't Fire the Bullet: How to Master the Art of Responding

The heat of the moment is a dangerous place to live. We have all been there—someone says something that stings, or a situation takes an unexpected turn, and before we even realize it, we have fired back. These instant reactions are like firing bullets; once the trigger is pulled, you cannot take the words back, and the damage is often done before the smoke clears. But what if you could install a safety catch on that impulse?

A Year of Heart, Impact, and Resilience: Looking Back at 2025

As the final days of 2025 tick away, I find myself sitting in a quiet moment of reflection, looking back at the whirlwind of a year we have shared together. It feels like only yesterday we were ringing in this year, yet so much has shifted, grown, and transformed within our digital home. To every single person who has clicked a link, read a story, or shared a post: thank you for being the heartbeat of this journey. Whether you are here for the first time or have been with us since the beginning, your presence is what makes this community breathe.

The Power of "No": Why I Disable the Best iPhone Features to Reclaim My Day

The unboxing of a new iPhone is a ritual designed to elicit awe. You slide the lid off, peel back the paper protector, and are met with a slab of glass and metal that promises to be faster, smarter, and more "connected" than anything you have owned before. But as I held my latest device, I found myself doing something that most tech reviewers would consider sacrilege. I didn't spend the first hour exploring the flashy new interface or the high-refresh-rate animations. Instead, I went straight into the settings menu and began a systematic "de-bloating" of the operating system. I began turning off the very features that Apple’s engineers spent thousands of hours perfecting. To some, this seems like buying a Ferrari and never taking it out of second gear. To me, it is the only way to ensure that this device remains a tool under my control, rather than a master of my attention.