Tings and Things

Obviously we all have our vices and the things that we’ll “drop the big bag on” however this is not about that. Delve into our minds and learn a little about more about what makes us tick and the things that may seem small but make quite the difference in our lives.

Ah moving is sounds really attractive right now, we are tired of looking at these same damn walls? With everything going on your boys need a change of scenery and have a listen to us actively brainstorm our next move.

The Rona has lead to so many people coming out with so many ideas. New music is dropping (shoutout Shappaman, go stream his EP) people are starting new podcasts, the whole space is just really exciting right now and we love to see it. For so many creatives, their artistry is an extension of themselves. People work for hours and hours into creating for the masses. In a disposable world, it can be tough for an artist or a creative to navigate this space. An album will be complete and the week after a release, people ask for more music. After an exhibition, people ask “when is the next one” even more disheartening are the unsolicited opinions of those who find it necessary to give their two cents of what you do 

Ah..... this is a sticky one. This is going to ruffle a few feathers but we will take on these conversations head on. Dating one of your friend’s exes. Is it acceptable, is it not. What are the parameters for said behavior? Or are there any parameters, we are going to tackle all of that in this episode. 

Many of us have undoubtedly heard that phrase before: “Trust the process”, and as much as it is being said and shared by all sorts of different people all across the globe, few people actually realize and understand what it actually means. You’ve probably thought that ‘trusting the process’ implies having faith in yourself, abilities, dreams, and future; and while this might be true, there’s actually much more to ‘Trusting the process’ than just that.

Group chats are the best and worst things that have ever happened. On the one hand, they're a perfect way to talk to all of your besties at the same time. On the other hand, they're constantly blowing up your phone. They can be so useful for certain things but can be the bane of our existence in other areas, either way, they will be a part of our lives for a long time to come.

Life is not a linear journey by any means. As listeners of the podcast you know you we have been very open about our struggles and how we have been dealing with things. From episode to episode this is something that we mention in passing from time to time. Tings and Things are definitely a community and we genuinely feel like you guys are family and want to be as open and transparent with you in this episode.

Have your dreams been crazy over the last couple of months? We have found that our dreams have been a whole movie lately (almost said Game of Thrones, but you know Simba doesn’t watch) In this episode we explore these crazy dreams that we have been having and try figure out why all of this has been happening. 

Social media has people acting crazy. Engagement is something we all use/fall in love with but sometimes people get lost in the sauce. Emotions determine who we are and how we feel, and sometimes we run to social media to vent/express ourselves and sometimes that really isn’t the best thing and it leaves us filled with regret. 

We all loathe that terrifying crunch of gear that comes in relationships – especially if we don’t see it coming, or pretend we don’t – that begins with “It’s not you, it’s me”. Sometimes, of course, you don’t even get that far, careering off the road on the oily skid mark that is “I think I see us more as friends”.

It’s a form of rejection just like any other, despite being a very soft letdown. Even though this person is saying they still want us around, we concentrate on the opportunities denied us – love, romance, sex. They’re offering us a lifetime of friendship, and yet all we can see is what they’re withholding.

The process of being quickly categorized out of romantic range is known as friend-zoning – a kind of grim term that reinforces the idea friendship is a downgrade and standing in the way of your orgasm – and is more usually employed in heterosexual relationships, when a woman decides the best way to destroy any romantic notions is to allow a man residual, albeit platonic contact. Often the friend-zoner means this genuinely, but sometimes it’s a bargain they make to stop you getting mad at them, to let you down gently. Annoyingly, women are taught to consider only the man’s feelings when rejecting them – probably because men are, in turn, conditioned to believe any form of rejection is about them personally and a slight against their manhood. And we know what happens when men get angry. It shouldn’t be this way. So, here's everything you need to know about the friend zone..