10201. In
Mexico, they put shards of glass on top of walls. . . . I’m guessing it’s to
prevent people from grabbing a hold of the top and pulling themselves over;
10202. I can say I’ve been sailing (on a catamaran) in Mexico;
10203. The “carpaccio di manzo” (i.e., beef carpaccio, balsamic gel & fennel-orange salad) at Bocelli Cucina Italiana at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico) is (really) tasty;
10204. Cancun(, Mexico) was founded in 1970;
10205. Cancun(, Mexico and the Riviera Maya region) exist(s) solely because of tourism;
10206. Tulum(, Mexico) was originally called Zama(, which is Mayan for “dawn”);
10207. There are over 780 glyphs/signs in Mayan (hieroglyphic) writing;
10208. The Mayans are known for their astronomical system, their calendar and mathematics;
10209. About 20% of Mexicans are (part) Mayan;
10210. Apparently, Mayans were short;
10211. The Mayans built houses in the shape of a cross (pointing in the 4 cardinal directions of north, south, east and west);
10212. Belize is a 3 days walk from Tulum;
10213. Cuba is about 90 miles from Cancun;
10214. Apparently, there’s a bike racing circuit for 7-year-olds;
10215. Martie Haselton and her colleagues found that men shown photographs of the same 30 women – some taken around ovulation and others not – were quite good at judging when the women were “trying to look more attractive,” which in turn corresponded to the women’s menstrual status. These authors found that women tend to dress more fetchingly when they are more likely to be fertile. “Moreover,” writes Haselton, “the closer women were to ovulation when photographed in the fertile window, the more frequently their fertile photograph was chosen;”
10216. Other researchers have found that men preferred women’s bodily smells near ovulation and that women tend to behave more provocatively in various ways when they’re likely to be fertile (i.e., they wear more jewelry and perfume, go out more, are more likely to hook up for casual sexual encounters and are less likely to use condoms with new lovers);
10217. According to the head chef at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico), you should cook onions (for) a little bit before adding (olive) oil. . . . It gives them a different flavor;
10218. There are 60 employees preparing all of the food for the guests at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico);
10219. The biggest shrimp I’ve ever eaten/had were at the “chef’s dinner” at the Playacar Palace (in Mexico);
10220. Nail buffer blocks remind me of drywall sanding sponges;
10221. I had my first (ever) manicure and pedicure in Mexico;
10222. There’s a Nickelodeon resort in Cancun(, Mexico);
10223. The chipotle chicken tortas at Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless (RickBayless.com/Restaurants/Tortas-Frontera/) is tasty;
10224. If you want to date more, don’t focus on how many dates you go on, how many phone numbers you get or how many women you sleep with (i.e., all outcomes). Instead just think about becoming the best version of yourself, being more social and putting yourself in situations where you’ll meet the women you’re interested in (i.e., actions);
10225. You don’t have to know every turn on the route to get to where you want to go. You don’t need to know how you’re going to get somewhere. You just have to believe that you’re going to get there. The how will take care of itself;
10226. Faith is taking the first step when you can’t see the full staircase. Trust is surrendering to the flow of life;
10227. The degree to which you’re willing to be vulnerable is the degree to which you can grow in life;
10228. Consistency is the not-so-secret secret to success;
10229. (According to Ian Stanley, )the best habits to be consistent at are: 1. Writing; 2. Working out; 3. Eating well; and 4. Meditating;
10230. Although Dixson classifies humans as mildly polygynous in his survey of primate sexuality, he seems to have doubts, as when he writes, “One might argue that . . . the female’s orgasm is rewarding, increases her willingness to copulate with a variety of males rather than one partner and thus promotes sperm competition;”
10231. Apparently, Brittani (Wilson) lived next to Molly McGrath (i.e., the sportscaster) when she attended/was at Boston College;
10232. Apologizing doesn’t make you weak. It shows you have humility and the maturity to speak the truth and own up to your behavior;
10233. Farmers Fishers Bakers (FarmersFishersBakers.com) in Washington Harbour in D.C. has a good weekend brunch (from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) for $29.99/person. They have a good variety of breakfast (e.g., eggs Benedict, egg scramble, French toast, etc.), lunch (e.g., brisket, fried chicken, fried shrimp, ham, salads, salmon, tacos, vegetables, etc.) and dessert (e.g., cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, cookies, doughnuts, ice cream, kettle corn, Key lime pie, peanut butter mousse, etc.) items;
10234. Don’t forget to show appreciation to those who genuinely support you;
10235. (I can say) I’ve eaten/had wagyu beef. . . . I don’t (really) get the hype;
10236. I never thought I’d ever know someone who was murdered . . . rest in peace Bengu Beachley;
10237. Jehovah’s Witnesses are relentless. . . . They’ll send you (recruitment) letters in foreign languages if they think English isn’t your first language/native tongue;
10238. Assumptions are often wrong. Ask people about what they think rather than assuming you already know;
10239. Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present;
10240. Believe the hype. Magic Spoon cereals (MagicSpoon.com) (specifically the cocoa and peanut butter) do taste like their sugary counterparts;
10241. Overcooked gyro meat is like (lamb) bacon;
10242. Yes, life is hard and many things cause suffering, but we also have the ability to find joy, relief and hope amidst difficulties;
10243. Seth (Barr) thinks I don’t look my age;
10244. The quinoa tabbouleh salad (with cucumber, roasted tomato, lettuce, radishes & olive vinaigrette) at the Sixth and Waller Global Diner (EastAustinHotel.com/food-drink/6th-and-waller/) (at the East Austin Hotel) in Austin, Texas is (really) tasty;
10245. If you’re speaking, you’re not listening. If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. Listening is the key to learning and learning is the prerequisite to growth;
10246. If you can’t hear what another person has to say, how can you learn about the motivations behind their actions?
10247. If you don’t listen to your intuition, how can you live a life that is aligned with your gut/highest self?
10248. If you don’t listen to that small quiet pull inside, how can you listen to others when we don’t even listen to ourselves?
10249. If respect was the building blocks, listening would be the glue that holds them together;
10250. What you do in the dark, puts you in the light;
10202. I can say I’ve been sailing (on a catamaran) in Mexico;
10203. The “carpaccio di manzo” (i.e., beef carpaccio, balsamic gel & fennel-orange salad) at Bocelli Cucina Italiana at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico) is (really) tasty;
10204. Cancun(, Mexico) was founded in 1970;
10205. Cancun(, Mexico and the Riviera Maya region) exist(s) solely because of tourism;
10206. Tulum(, Mexico) was originally called Zama(, which is Mayan for “dawn”);
10207. There are over 780 glyphs/signs in Mayan (hieroglyphic) writing;
10208. The Mayans are known for their astronomical system, their calendar and mathematics;
10209. About 20% of Mexicans are (part) Mayan;
10210. Apparently, Mayans were short;
10211. The Mayans built houses in the shape of a cross (pointing in the 4 cardinal directions of north, south, east and west);
10212. Belize is a 3 days walk from Tulum;
10213. Cuba is about 90 miles from Cancun;
10214. Apparently, there’s a bike racing circuit for 7-year-olds;
10215. Martie Haselton and her colleagues found that men shown photographs of the same 30 women – some taken around ovulation and others not – were quite good at judging when the women were “trying to look more attractive,” which in turn corresponded to the women’s menstrual status. These authors found that women tend to dress more fetchingly when they are more likely to be fertile. “Moreover,” writes Haselton, “the closer women were to ovulation when photographed in the fertile window, the more frequently their fertile photograph was chosen;”
10216. Other researchers have found that men preferred women’s bodily smells near ovulation and that women tend to behave more provocatively in various ways when they’re likely to be fertile (i.e., they wear more jewelry and perfume, go out more, are more likely to hook up for casual sexual encounters and are less likely to use condoms with new lovers);
10217. According to the head chef at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico), you should cook onions (for) a little bit before adding (olive) oil. . . . It gives them a different flavor;
10218. There are 60 employees preparing all of the food for the guests at the Playacar Palace (in Playa del Carmen, Mexico);
10219. The biggest shrimp I’ve ever eaten/had were at the “chef’s dinner” at the Playacar Palace (in Mexico);
10220. Nail buffer blocks remind me of drywall sanding sponges;
10221. I had my first (ever) manicure and pedicure in Mexico;
10222. There’s a Nickelodeon resort in Cancun(, Mexico);
10223. The chipotle chicken tortas at Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless (RickBayless.com/Restaurants/Tortas-Frontera/) is tasty;
10224. If you want to date more, don’t focus on how many dates you go on, how many phone numbers you get or how many women you sleep with (i.e., all outcomes). Instead just think about becoming the best version of yourself, being more social and putting yourself in situations where you’ll meet the women you’re interested in (i.e., actions);
10225. You don’t have to know every turn on the route to get to where you want to go. You don’t need to know how you’re going to get somewhere. You just have to believe that you’re going to get there. The how will take care of itself;
10226. Faith is taking the first step when you can’t see the full staircase. Trust is surrendering to the flow of life;
10227. The degree to which you’re willing to be vulnerable is the degree to which you can grow in life;
10228. Consistency is the not-so-secret secret to success;
10229. (According to Ian Stanley, )the best habits to be consistent at are: 1. Writing; 2. Working out; 3. Eating well; and 4. Meditating;
10230. Although Dixson classifies humans as mildly polygynous in his survey of primate sexuality, he seems to have doubts, as when he writes, “One might argue that . . . the female’s orgasm is rewarding, increases her willingness to copulate with a variety of males rather than one partner and thus promotes sperm competition;”
10231. Apparently, Brittani (Wilson) lived next to Molly McGrath (i.e., the sportscaster) when she attended/was at Boston College;
10232. Apologizing doesn’t make you weak. It shows you have humility and the maturity to speak the truth and own up to your behavior;
10233. Farmers Fishers Bakers (FarmersFishersBakers.com) in Washington Harbour in D.C. has a good weekend brunch (from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) for $29.99/person. They have a good variety of breakfast (e.g., eggs Benedict, egg scramble, French toast, etc.), lunch (e.g., brisket, fried chicken, fried shrimp, ham, salads, salmon, tacos, vegetables, etc.) and dessert (e.g., cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, cookies, doughnuts, ice cream, kettle corn, Key lime pie, peanut butter mousse, etc.) items;
10234. Don’t forget to show appreciation to those who genuinely support you;
10235. (I can say) I’ve eaten/had wagyu beef. . . . I don’t (really) get the hype;
10236. I never thought I’d ever know someone who was murdered . . . rest in peace Bengu Beachley;
10237. Jehovah’s Witnesses are relentless. . . . They’ll send you (recruitment) letters in foreign languages if they think English isn’t your first language/native tongue;
10238. Assumptions are often wrong. Ask people about what they think rather than assuming you already know;
10239. Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present;
10240. Believe the hype. Magic Spoon cereals (MagicSpoon.com) (specifically the cocoa and peanut butter) do taste like their sugary counterparts;
10241. Overcooked gyro meat is like (lamb) bacon;
10242. Yes, life is hard and many things cause suffering, but we also have the ability to find joy, relief and hope amidst difficulties;
10243. Seth (Barr) thinks I don’t look my age;
10244. The quinoa tabbouleh salad (with cucumber, roasted tomato, lettuce, radishes & olive vinaigrette) at the Sixth and Waller Global Diner (EastAustinHotel.com/food-drink/6th-and-waller/) (at the East Austin Hotel) in Austin, Texas is (really) tasty;
10245. If you’re speaking, you’re not listening. If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. Listening is the key to learning and learning is the prerequisite to growth;
10246. If you can’t hear what another person has to say, how can you learn about the motivations behind their actions?
10247. If you don’t listen to your intuition, how can you live a life that is aligned with your gut/highest self?
10248. If you don’t listen to that small quiet pull inside, how can you listen to others when we don’t even listen to ourselves?
10249. If respect was the building blocks, listening would be the glue that holds them together;
10250. What you do in the dark, puts you in the light;
