Amanda Mcarthur

Washington

Formerly Amanda Pillon. Editorial director at @sweetyhigh. Sometimes I write about tech, gaming and my favorite geek stuff.

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You've Heard of FOMO-Here Are Others 'Fears' You Should Know

1 week ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

By now, you've definitely heard of FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out. It's a feeling of unease that comes with thinking others might be having more fun or enjoying greater success or happiness than you, often exacerbated by highly curated social media posts. But what FOMO has entered the common vernacular, it's not the only "Fear Of" acronym that's being tossed around lately. In fact, a few variations on FOMO are growing in popularity.
How to Be More Decisive and Make Good Choices

1 week ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

If you regularly struggle with indecision, you've likely noticed just how many choices need to be made throughout the day, and how much not making them is holding you back. You might procrastinate frequently, feeling unable to finish anything because so many options are involved. When even simple decisions start to feel overwhelming, it's easy to stagnate in your personal life, as well as at school or work.
Best Songs by Gemini Artists That Capture the Sign's Spirit

1 week ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

Airy Geminis are known for their bold charisma, friendliness and wit, captivating everyone they meet. It's no shock, then, that many of the most iconic musical artists working today belong to the sign of the twins. With birthdays falling between May 21 and June 20, Geminis are sociable folks with a knack for communicating themselves, which lends itself to careers in music. After all, what is a song if not a message with music behind it?
These Unique Signs of the Zodiac Are Bored Most Easily

1 week ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

These days, despite a billion ways to be entertained at any given moment, boredom has been anything but eradicated. In fact, our instant access to any information we need and million pieces of media can make everyday monotony seem even more dull when we can't be near our devices—or just can't find one thing to watch that scratches the right itch.
Here's What Your Favorite Pizza Topping Reveals About You

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

Over time, we've discovered that people's preferences for certain foods and flavors also reflects their wider personal taste. Pizza is no exception. Almost everyone loves pizza, combining dough, sauce, cheese and toppings to create a meal that's simple yet complex all at once. Even better, you can customize a pizza with the ingredients you love best to transform each bite into a little slice of heaven.
What the ðŸ’¥ Collision Emoji Means in Texting

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

While we find ourselves talking a lot about expressive face emojis, they're far from the only ones that are frequently used because of their bold impact. Among those beloved non-faces is the "collision" emoji ðŸ’¥. This spiky symbol is more abstract and symbolic than many popular emojis, but it's come to take on a life of its own with a little help from texting culture and social media. Curious about the secrets behind this bold collision shape? We have some insights for you below.
The Week's Best Releases

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

We are so ready to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with a three-day weekend, and our favorite artists have given us the perfect soundtrack to kick everything off with a bang. The last seven days saw the release of more sweetly irresistible music from Benson Boone, a brand new album from Joe Jonas, and i-dle's latest mini-album, and that's just the beginning of the fun.
The Top Gemini Personality Types You'll Encounter in Life

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

Gemini season is always one of our favorite times of year, not just because the final month of spring has us feeling more outgoing and motivated than ever, but also because it's finally time to celebrate all of the wonderful Geminis in our lives. This time lasts from about May 21 to June 20, bringing out the social butterfly within us all, and making us realize just how diverse Geminis can be.
The 1975's Notes on a Conditional Form Lyrics as Captions

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

Today officially marks the five-year anniversary of the release of The 1975's fourth album, Notes on a Conditional Form, and looking back, it's just as remarkable today as it was when it first released. The sprawling 22-track album is truly unpredictable and eclectic from start to finish as it tackles the complexity of the human condition, examining isolation, fear and uncertainty in the band's most vulnerable and personal project yet.
The Best Quotes About Playing the Flute to Use as Captions

2 weeks ago | sweetyhigh.com | Amanda Mcarthur

The flute is one of the oldest instruments in the world, going back millennia to prehistoric times, and still, it remains one of the most popular and beautiful instruments of them all. There are all kinds of flutes, known for producing a beautiful range of bright and sometimes otherworldly sounds, and it takes real finesse to play the flute well. You have to get the airflow and the positioning of your fingers just right to produce the loveliest music.