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Mark Whitby
Bathroom Habits and the Myth of “Normal”

Part II – Are you a scruncher, a folder, or a sprayer? What seems like a simple bathroom habit turns out to be a quiet marker of culture, conditioning, and comfort. From Western toilet paper rituals to the spray hoses common across Asia, this short, humorous, and reflective piece explores how everyday behaviours become identity, why travel challenges our idea of “normal,” and what our toilet paper choices reveal about how we adapt — or resist — change.

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Humour
Mark Whitby
What a Toilet Seat Says About Us (And Why That’s Weird) Part 1

Part 1: Is a toilet seat left up really a sign of disrespect — or just a story we’ve all agreed to tell ourselves? From toilet paper orientation to bathroom etiquette, we’ve turned everyday habits into moral signals and cultural norms. A short, humorous, and quietly philosophical piece…

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Knowing When to… The Relationship Lessons 45 Years Taught Me

A relationship lasts as long as it lasts — hopefully forever. But after 45+ years of real-world experience, I’ve learned that the real wisdom isn’t just in holding on, it’s in knowing when to quit. This post shares my first-person journey through love, endings, and hard truths, and explores why walking away can sometimes be the bravest, healthiest choice you’ll ever make.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Animated Profile Picture for Gmail

Animated Profile Picture for Gmail Step 1: Upload your profile picture to Kling AI to create a unique animation. Use the image to video generator tool. Turn off native audio. Upload your profile picture as the start and end frames. Add this prompt and modify as needed: “Starting from the original still image, the subject looks at the camera while waving at the camera before settling back to the initial pose creating a perfect loop within the vibrant blue-purple environment.”

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Side Hustles: Financial Freedom Begins Where Your 9–5 Ends

Financial freedom doesn’t begin when you quit your job — it begins when your 9–5 ends. Side hustles aren’t about hustle culture or overnight success. They’re about reclaiming a small slice of your time and turning it into options. One focused hour a day, built consistently, can create income streams that reduce fear, increase flexibility, and slowly shift control back into your hands. This is where real freedom starts — quietly, after hours.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Living on Autopilot Is Stealing Your Time

Time doesn’t fly because life is busy. It flies because our days look the same. When we live on autopilot, the brain compresses life into fewer memories. Add one small moment of novelty each day, and time starts to stretch again. It’s not about doing more — it’s about living more present.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
The Case of the Missing Pen

Part 9: The Case of the Missing Pen (A scandal in the Department of Feline Affairs.) Every regime has its breaking point. Not the big, dramatic collapse everyone expects — but the small, ridiculous incident that exposes how power really works. For the Department of Feline Affairs, that moment arrived quietly, somewhere between a coffee refill and a half-written sentence. My pen disappeared. Not misplaced. Not rolled off the desk. Not under a notebook. Gone. At first, no one reacted.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Everyone Is an Atheist.

Everyone Is an Atheist. Some Just All But One God. I was sitting over coffee the other morning — not the fancy kind, just a good strong one — when a thought came back to me that I’d heard years ago and never really shaken. Everyone is an atheist. Some people just all but one god.  At first, it sounds like something designed to start an argument. But the longer you sit with it, the less aggressive it feels. It’s

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Wet Wet Wet: Why the Weather Feels Wetter Than Ever

The wet seasons feel longer, heavier, and less predictable than they used to — in Bali, across Southeast Asia, and around the world. Is it a natural cycle, climate change, or something in between? A personal reflection on why everything feels wetter, what’s driving it, and how we adapt by accepting rain as the new normal.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
What I Want in a Partner – The One

“What I Want in a Partner – The One” The discussion I had to have…. with myself about me. Here’s the blend I see being the most you: A mix of real-world practicality, emotional intelligence, minimalist lifestyle values, adventure, independence, and that signature “Internet Whisperer” way of blending depth with casual conversation. Below is a breakdown of core themes that would sound like your voice and feel genuinely aligned with who you are. 1. Someone Who Fits the “T-Shaped Life”

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