Pixelled

Nile's pixelated life

The Thing About Hookups

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Hookups – the “wham, bam, thank you ma’am” of sex. This is where a guy and girl just meet to get sex. It could be a one night stand, or a series of friendly hookups. For some, this is a lifestyle. For others, it’s a source of heartache, or a feeling of emptiness. Hookups can […]

It Was Fun, But…

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A poem by Nile Flores It was fun, but sometimes reality needs to happen. Even when I hurt my own heart, I know it’s better off, than hurting it even more. Sure, it will take some time to recover. Sure, it will leave me with fond memories. Sure, it will be hard to stop caring […]

My First Time in Seattle

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I travel a lot, but it was WordCamp Seattle, that brought me to Seattle. I’ve been trying to experience each city a little more than just going to a conference. For a November, Seattle weather was amazing. Sure there was some rain, but when it didn’t rain, the weather was beautiful. In fact, it was […]

Stop Explaining Yourself to Trolls

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There are so many people online without anything better to do than get in each others business. It’s sad. A lot of times, this ends up in huge blow ups. I’ve had to experience this level of trolling, and while it took some time, I decided to stop it. A lot of people feel like […]

“Please and Thank You” – Stop It, It’s Rude!

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“Please and thank you.” The intent to be polite is there, but frankly, it’s just plain rude. For the younger crowd, this phrase has become popular, and it’s catching on in the 20s and 30s crowd. When I was a young girl, I was taught to say “please” and “thank you”- never both in the […]