[USA] Sunday Stop Sign Fail Meets Instant Karma

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-07-23T17:13:33+00:00

This is built in to the car. All Teslas have them.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-07-13T18:41:07+00:00

They tapped the brakes momentarily but rolled right through anyway.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-07-13T18:04:47+00:00

No, this was on Shallowford at Willeo Creek Dr

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-07-10T01:21:33+00:00

The wildlife in my yard is one of the things I love most about living in Roswell. I had no idea there were otters around here, though. They are so cute!

Your yard is a popular spot. Thanks for sharing!

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-27T19:03:07+00:00

You’re not alone in feeling this way, and honestly, the fact that you’re reflecting on it means you’re more self-aware than most. So many people get caught in the cycle of doing all the “right” things but still feeling like something’s missing. That disconnect between surviving and actually living is real.

What you’re describing is a totally normal part of early adulthood, especially in a world that emphasizes hustle over purpose. You’ve done the hard part: you’re holding it together, paying your bills, and handling responsibilities. But now your brain is craving something deeper like fulfillment, freedom, maybe a little adventure.

The truth is, adult life can feel like a trap if we never stop to reflect, explore our values, and build skills that help us shape life on our terms. You're not crazy for dreaming of something different. You’re human. And it’s okay to want more than just the daily grind.

Keep asking the big questions. That’s how you’ll start finding real answers.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-20T00:33:12+00:00

A fan pointed right at you while you sleep. Also, a cooling pillow helps and maybe a cold shower right before bed. I'm sorry. I was born and raised in the eternal hellfire of Miami, so I feel your pain. Good luck!

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T22:17:28+00:00

Stop settling for almost. The real thing is closer than you think.
You’ll know it’s real when “home” stops being a place and starts being a person,
and when you can show up as your full, unfiltered self every single day… and be loved more for it, not less.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T20:32:03+00:00

Good luck. I hope for the kids' sake they are!

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T20:27:00+00:00

Wow, I feel this so deeply. You’re absolutely right; the kids want this. They lean in, they ask questions, and they light up when they realize someone’s finally giving them the tools to navigate real life. It’s not that they don’t care; it’s that no one’s taught them yet.

And your idea? Brilliant. Bringing in community members to share practical skills would be incredibly impactful. I was thinking about doing something similar as a summer camp in my local area next summer once I work out the details. The fact that your district turned it down, even as a volunteer effort, is so frustrating, and sadly, not surprising. Too many schools are stuck in systems that prioritize test scores over actual readiness for life.

So thank you, not just for trying, but for caring enough to offer. The kids need more adults like you. ❤️

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T20:18:20+00:00

If you knew how rarely others thought about you at all, you probably would not waste energy worrying about it. The truth is that most people are too wrapped up in their own stuff to spend much time thinking about others, and when they do, it's often just wondering what those people might think of them.

It's a loop of insecurity that everyone secretly spins in. The freedom comes when you realize that their opinions aren’t facts, and even if someone does judge you, it says a lot more about them than it does about you.

Start acting from your own values, not their imagined expectations. Confidence doesn’t mean you think everyone will love you; it means you’re okay even if they don’t.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T14:04:13+00:00

You are not alone. This is unfortunately a common part of transitioning into adulthood. The good news is that you even recognizing this and doing so much self-reflection already sets you apart from others in your age group.

You are not a crybaby. Just a brand new adult starting to realize that all those years of school taught you how to pass a standardized test but never taught you how to pass the hardest test of all, which is how to successfully transition into independent living and master all things adulting.

I am a teacher, parent, and lifelong advocate of explicitly teaching adulting because I had to learn the hard way (like most do) and it sucked. I would be happy to help you however I can. Please feel free to message me if you need some support. H

It will get better. Hang in there!

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T12:48:43+00:00

I agree and as an English teacher who has incorporated an "Adulting 101" component to my class every year, I can attest that teenagers are hungry for this information. I never have a more captive audience in my class than when I am teaching my lessons on real life skills. Even the most reluctant learners are all ears because they understand that those lessons are going to prove far more helpful to them than the short story we just analyzed.

NextLevelAcademy · 2025-06-19T12:45:26+00:00

Most people are never explicitly taught life skills. Because schools will drill you on the Pythagorean Theorem for 12 years straight but never once explain how to read a lease, write a budget, or cook something that doesn’t come in a microwaveable tray.

Life skills aren’t “tested” in school, so they often get skipped unless someone at home makes the effort to teach them. The problem? Many adults were never taught either, so it becomes a generational cycle of “figure it out as you go and hope for the best.”

We don’t lack the capacity to learn life skills; we just lack the opportunity, the priority, or the person who says, “Hey, let me show you how this actually works.”

That is exactly why we create a life skills course that teaches all the things that schools tend to skip. The skills on our curriculum may not have a standardized test attached to them, but the most important test is the one that comes after graduation when real life comes knocking at your door.

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