The Final Fantasy kitchen swords are the ultimate weapons for every chef
If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy, or if you’ve ever imagined chopping lettuce with sword like a bad-ass mo-fo, or if you just love watching people be crafty as fuck, then you’ll LOVE this video…
4 ways I upped my productivity and stopped sucking
I suck at a lot of stuff, guys. Among the many things I am The Absolute Worst at, being a productive worker is often one. A few months ago, I was approaching another big deadline when I reached my breaking point. I realized there had to be another way. Out of that, a new game plan was born. Here’s how I upped my productivity and stopped sucking…
Making your community events more eco-friendly is as simple as organic, gluten-free, apple pie
At some point, you may become involved in a school or community event. As part of the planning team, you have a say in the small details of planning for the big day, naturally. Even for an established event, there are so many areas in which you can green your event to success.
How do you have confidence at work when you’re dealing with depression?
I’m going back to school to become a leader in the nonprofit sector. I also deal with depression and anxiety. I’m learning more about how to manage my symptoms, but I sometimes have bad days. For those of you who deal with mental health situations, how do you find the confidence to realize your leadership potential in the workplace?
Time capsule dance off: Can you beat this 1989 Vanilla Ice cassette tape jam?
We, at the Empire, think you really need to see this amazing video that my little brother found in his own archives… The year: 1989. Joey is all amped up on Christmas and sick beats, thoroughly enjoying his new Vanilla Ice cassette tape, and showing off his sweet, sweet moves (check out my drive-by cameo on rollerblades).
Wands optional: intentional thinking and magic
For me, focus, intentional thinking, meditation, prayer, and mindfulness all translate to a clearer trajectory and more successful outcome for whatever task I’m grappling with. It’s helped my mental health, my goal-setting, and focus.
High Fidelity: 5 reasons we love our record player
Really, find a turntable, a receiver, speakers and some wire and put it together yourself. Find a music snob, or someone over 50 to help you. It’s worth it. After years of playing mp3s through my crummy computer speakers, I feel like I’m finally listening to music again.
Sucking at ballet class makes me love my body
I suck at ballet. Though I have been dancing for a few years, the style of the class I’m taking is extremely foreign to me. But even so, in the month since I’ve been in class, I have witnessed my own metamorphosis.