You’re scrolling through social media. The first video is someone unboxing a 15-step skincare routine, each product claiming to be essential for ‘self-care’. The next video? A massive haul of the season’s trendiest outfits, promising to boost your confidence. Then a must-have gadget that’ll supposedly simplify your life. Before you know it, you’re not just scrolling–you’re adding to cart. Sound familiar? 

“That’s for future me to figure out.”

It’s a phrase many of us have said while putting off homework, saving money, or making decisions we don’t want to face right away. And, when we try our hardest to beat this procrastination, there’s a system built around it.

“Beep beep, is that my bestie in a Tessie?”  - Saweetie

Once just a lyric and a luxury, Teslas - or pretty much any electrical vehicle for that matter - are becoming part of everyday life. In 2024 alone, 17 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold globally, a jump from just several years back. But more important than the prestige they possess, EVs might just be the only solution for our future. 

The first betrayal I ever felt wasn’t from a friend - it was from, you guessed it, a McDonald’s Happy Meal. I used to grab one after school back in elementary like it was my love language: same restaurant, same price, a different toy each time. Then one day, the price went up - but I couldn’t just give them up, even if it meant paying a little more…

At first glance, crypto seems like just one giant meme. I mean, come on – Dogecoin? A coin based off of a literal Shiba Inu? Are we trading dogs as a currency now? People were all investing in coins with names like “Pepe”, “FLOKI”, and “Skibidi” (okay, I made that one up - but would you even be surprised if it was real?)