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TCB Blog
Your go-to blog for personal growth through virtual events, digital expereicences and online activities
This is your go-to space for inspiration, tips, and real conversations about trying new things, navigating change, personal growth, and everything in between. From motivational insights to behind-the-scenes stories from The Changing Booth, each post is designed to spark reflection, boost your confidence, and help you take empowered steps forward.
Take the leap, stay curious, and let’s grow together!


TCB Review: Random City Generator
🎲 Spin the Globe (Virtually!): Discover Fascinating Cities with RandomCity.net 🌍✈️ Ever feel like your wanderlust needs a push in a totally new direction? If you're tired of travel recommendations that only show the same five cities over and over again, it's time to shake things up. Enter RandomCity.net — a delightful little website that drops you into a brand-new destination with just one click. Whether you’re planning future travels, daydreaming during a lunch break, or

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 263 min read


TCB Review: Stars Chrome Experiment
✨ Zoom Through the Galaxy: Discover the Closest Stars to Earth With This Interactive Star Map 🌌🪐 Ever wondered how close the stars actually are ? Or what makes one burn hotter than another? Or maybe you’re just looking for a quiet corner of the internet where you can get lost in space (without ever leaving your couch). This interactive 3D star map is exactly the kind of peaceful, mind-expanding experience you didn’t know you needed. At Stars Chrome Experiment , you can exp

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 254 min read


How to Create a Virtual Campfire Experience and Share Stories Worldwide
In every culture, gathering around a fire to share stories, songs, and silence has been a way to bond, reflect, and reconnect with what...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 284 min read


TCB Review: NYT Wordle
🧠 Guess, Groan, Repeat: Why Wordle Is the 5-Letter Brain Tease You’ll Love (and Hate) 😅💡 There’s something ODDLY satisfying ABOUT trying to GUESS a 5-letter word with zero context and only six TRIES. If you’ve somehow managed to AVOID the global obsession that is Wordle , now’s the perfect time to try. While the RULES are simple, the challenge is absolutely real. Wordle is a free DAILY word puzzle hosted by The New York Times, and it’s one of the most addictive online GAM

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 254 min read


5 Free Metaverse Platforms to Visit from Your Laptop
The metaverse isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a new frontier for discovery, connection, and creativity. Whether you're curious about virtual...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 245 min read


How to Prepare for the Top Hackathons in 2025
Your step-by-step guide to building confidence, skills, and connections that last Hackathons used to be niche gatherings for coders....

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 236 min read


10 Ways Hackathons Help You Get Hired - Even If You Don’t Win
Hackathons aren’t just for coders—and they’re definitely not just about winning. If you're job-hunting or aiming to build a better...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 225 min read


How to Ace Brain Games and Boost Memory (While Having a Blast)
Want to feel sharper, think faster, and improve your memory—without staring at boring worksheets or flashcards? Brain games are the fun,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 215 min read


TCB Review: Zoomquilt
🌀 Zoom Into a Dreamlike World with Zoomquilt: A Hypnotic, Mind-Bending Visual Experience 🎨✨ If you’ve ever wanted to just zone out, breathe, and let your mind wander , this is your sign to try Zoomquilt — a surreal, continuous zoom animation that’s equal parts mesmerizing, spooky, and strangely comforting. It’s a looping online art experience where the visuals just keep zooming deeper and deeper… and just when you think you’ve seen it all, you realize — nope, there’s more

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 184 min read


Connect, Create, and Contribute: Virtual Experiences That Make Life More Meaningful
When time is limited but your desire to make a difference is limitless, your screen can become a gateway to something greater. With the...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 176 min read


How to Create an Online Garden Club and Grow Together
There’s something magical about watching something grow —from a seedling to a bloom, from a message thread to a thriving community. Gardening is one of the most life-affirming acts we can take, and doing it alongside others—even virtually—adds an entirely new layer of meaning 🌸🌍 You don’t need a backyard or even a sunny windowsill to get started. What you do need is curiosity, a willingness to share, and a space where plant lovers can come together to learn, support, an

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 164 min read


TCB Review: Gravity Points
✨ Tap, Watch, Breathe: Why This Particle Simulator Feels Like Science, Art, and Therapy Combined 🌌🧪 If you're looking for something calming, simple, and oddly satisfying, this interactive particle gravity simulator might be the peaceful screen moment you didn’t know you needed. With a single click, hundreds of particles rush across the screen, responding to your chosen center of gravity. The effect? A gentle storm of movement that feels both chaotic and perfectly choreogra

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 154 min read


Be Productive and Purposeful: 10 Things to Do Online That Actually Matter
Scrolling endlessly doesn’t recharge you. Streaming another series won’t help you grow . But your free time? It’s powerful . Whether...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 156 min read


How to Build a Personal Growth Playlist (and Share it in Online Communities)
Music isn’t just background noise—it’s a tool for transformation. Whether you’re deep in self-reflection, setting ambitious goals, or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 145 min read


Write, Share, and Shine: Digital Spaces That Boost Your Voice and Confidence
Your voice matters—and the digital world is full of exciting, inclusive spaces where you can express yourself , connect with others , and...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 103 min read


The Coolest Way to Build Agentic AI Apps This Summer? Join ODSC’s Hottest Hackathon Yet 🔥
Whether you're a seasoned software developer, a curious college student, a product designer, or someone who’s never touched a line of code, the ODSC Google Cloud Hackathon is built for you.

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 96 min read


How to Reflect Deeply While Exploring Virtual Reality Nature Walks
Feeling disconnected? Worn out by the pace of everyday life? Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself is through nature—but...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 95 min read


From Donating Skills to Spreading Joy: Online Ways to Help Others That Feel Good Too
In a world where we’re more connected than ever, helping others doesn’t have to mean hopping on a plane or even leaving your house....

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 84 min read
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