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Car control
Cars kill almost as many as guns per year in the US. Cars are big and car dependency is fatal. This morning, a big jeep almost hit me, I was walking on the crosswalk connecting the sidewalk. I did not come out of nowhere, and the driver was taking a left turn. The driver apologized…
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Health care is a nightmare
Are you moving to the US? you better be able to predict when you’ll be sick. Planning is key because appointments are rare. Doctors’ appointments take a long time, especially if you need to see a specialist (as opposed to a primary care physician). Well, in case of an emergency, you can always visit the…
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Angry bathroom reviews
Growing up in Egypt, it was quite easy to find a bathroom when needed. The nearest mosque would be a great option, and restaurants too. Neither are on sight? that means you must be in a secluded area, and in that case, you can just do your business the old-fashioned way. In Seattle, this is…
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This society is a major failure and I blame capitalism
Why Did I stop My meds? Despite major positive changes I observed in my life since I was diagnosed with ADHD, it was not long before other challenges emerged. Meds are part of the treatment plan, but my relationship with my doctor was shallow, brief, and expensive. Sometimes I would wonder if my doctor thinks…
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Capitalism is slavery
I grew up in a poor neighborhood that had a very bad infrastructure, particularly sewer infrastructure. Our house was one of the oldest on that street, when the sewer overflowed it was a disgusting experience, and unhealthy too. I remember thinking to myself, when I grow up I’ll be rich enough that I will have…
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Gossip is my guilty pleasure
Yes, Gossip is my guilty pleasure, why? While you can read more about why people gossip on the internet, this article from psychologytoday.com can even be a good start. For me, gossip is a source of excitement that I constantly seek due to my ADHD (as I was told). This led to situations that give…
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The world needs kids to be the leaders
I have an 8-year-old sister. She lives in Egypt and wants to study in the US when she grows up. My little sister one day called me and started asking about schools in the US, how good or bad they are and what are the differences between different schools. At some point, I told her…
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Digital Cleaning (A game changer for me)
I tend to quickly leave things midway, thinking I will come back to them and procrastinate forever. Do you have tons of clutter that is giving you anxiety? Me too Clutter is not only physical anymore. It’s not only all the unfinished projects, old clothes, mail, and unpacked boxes. There are emails, digital notes, apps…
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Cognitive disability and money problems
When I was a student, I was impatient to turn my skill into something that could get me income, I didn’t have good connections though. My ADHD made it hard to make connections and I didn’t even know about my ADHD so the thought that I suck or was not worth it took over my…