Category: 365 Days of Bri (Bri 2.0)

Step #1: Know what you’re talking about. Never argue with people without fully understanding the topic, because then you just look stupid. Sources never hurt, either. Continue reading “[Day 349] HOW TO: argue efficiently” →

Step #1: Give a crap. You wouldn’t believe how just caring about yourself will boost your confidence and your attractiveness.

Step #2: Love yourself. Nothing is sexier than confidence and self-respect. If you don’t love you, why should anyone else?

Step #3: Smile.

Step #1: Formulate a concept. Know what the general idea of your book is going to be. Like a basic plot line, an idea of what needs to happen. Maybe even brainstorm a few events you want to occur at some point. Continue reading “[Day 347] HOW TO: write a book in a year” →

EDIT FROM 2019: Hello there! This post is now 10 years old, though it’s still one of the highest-performing posts on my site. If you want to learn more about what 2019 me, an award-winning independent filmmaker, is up to, head to BriCastellini.com.

This is less of a “step by step” HOW TO post, and more of a collection of tips and ideas. It’s a subject that I’ve been learning about for 18 years now, and so I thought I’d share with you my knowledge and hopefully save you from the hair floundering I endured. Continue reading “[Day 345] HOW TO: manage curly hair” →

Step #1: Figure out how to worth the TV. They will become distracted immediately, at least until the show ends and there’s that five to ten minute wait before the next show starts. Sometimes, they’ll resist. At this point, ask them to go pick up toys in the general vicinity of the TV, wait a minute or two, then go find them staring slack-jawed at the TV. Casually sit down at the couch and wait for them to join you. When the show ends, repeat. Continue reading “[Day 344] HOW TO: do minimal work while babysitting” →

Step #1: Find a person to not be friends with. Continue reading “[Day 343] HOW TO: not make friends” →