One elderly couple faces felony charges after the police have pulled them over in Nebraska and found that the unwrapped presents for Christmas that they wanted to give to their family and friends in Boston and Vermont were actually filled with 60 pounds of marijuana.

Patrick (80) and Barbara (83) Jiron from North California, were on their way to visit their family for the following holidays when a police officer pulled them over in York County, Nebraska.

The sheriff deputies caught a whiff of the strong marijuana scent and asked the driver about it only to be told that the smell was coming from illicit goods back in the truck.

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When the deputies received a consent for the search, they looked around the Toyota Tacoma, and with country’s canine unit’s help – they discovered all the bud.

The couple told the Lieutenant Paul Vrbka that the marijuana was for Christmas presents. From the sheriff’s department said that the marijuana costs over $300,000.

The sheriff’s department said that Ms. Jiron was not arrested. Mr. Jiron, on the other hand, is charged with a felony for possessing marijuana with the intention of selling, and also for not having drug tax stamps. Nebraska’s law demands that marijuana dealers should buy drug tax stamps in order to prove that the state taxes were paid.

Moreover, marijuana is still not legal in Nebraska – neither for recreational nor for medical uses. There have been some attempts to legalize it for medical purposes only, but without any success.

An employee from the sheriff’s department said that Mr. Jiron was released from custody on Wednesday.

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People that are mentally strong have reached that stage by first learning self-acceptance and by practicing more and more healthy habits instead of clinging to destructive and harmful thoughts.

Reaching our greatest potential doesn’t always require us to work harder by adding some new habits, but rather coming to terms with ourselves to eliminate every aspect that has a negative influence on our lives.

People with a high mental strength managed to line their emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the same way in order to lead a more happy and successful life. Here are 12 things mentally strong people just don’t do:

1.They don’t waste their time pitying themselves

They are the kind of crowd that will never sit around feeling sorry for themselves when life turned the other way and mistreated them. Instead, they’ll understand that life itself won’t always be fair, so they are ready to face the consequences.

2.They are not afraid of change

Instead, they embrace it with content because they understand that in order to grow both physically and mentally, a healthy amount of change is inevitable.

3.They don’t worry about pleasing everyone

This is not to be mistaken for selfishness. Mentally strong people know that they don’t need to please everyone. In fact, they’ve felt that constantly pleasing everyone exhausts them to the point where they no longer care. That is why they learned that it’s better for everyone to be sincere at all costs. They strive to be fair and kind to people, but never at their own expense.

4.They don’t waste their energy on something that it’s out of their control

They’ve learned that there will be always some things that aren’t in their control. And that it’s fine. They don’t bother wasting their time nor energy. Instead, they focus their control on their attitude.

5.They live in the present moment

People who are mentally strong don’t allow themselves to dwell on the past and wishing they could turn back time. They accept that what’s gone is gone, and they learn from it. Instead of relieving those bad memories they concentrate on making the best in the present moment.

6.They don’t fear risks

Yes, they are courageous when it comes to taking risks. But before the final decision is made, they spend time weighing and calculating the risk, and all of the benefits and disadvantages of it. They are fully informed and prepared for every outcome possible.

 7.They learn from their mistakes

Making the same mistake twice is something that just won’t happen to them. They accept full responsibility for their actions, no matter how positive or negative the outcome might be. Moreover, they learn from their failures and move on.

8. They don’t give up easily

These people don’t stop at the first obstacle in life. A failure isn’t something that scares them. It is an even bigger motivation for them to just keep moving forward and don’t look back. They will keep trying until they get it right!

9. They don’t resent other people’s progress

On the contrary, they praise their close ones for the things they achieved. They appreciate and celebrate other people’s victories in life, and never grow jealous when someone else surpasses them. Instead, they feel even more inspired to work harder and have their own chance at success.

10. They don’t give away their power

They are fully aware of their own behaviors and the consequences that arise from them. Therefore, these people don’t allow others to control them, and most importantly, they don’t give away their power to others. They know that the only one with the control over their emotions and actions are themselves, and it’s up to them how they will respond.

11. They don’t fear alone time

Mentally strong people not only tolerate being alone, but they enjoy indulging in the comfort of their silence. They use it wisely as their sacred time to increase their productivity. These people will never let their happiness depend on others.

12.They don’t feel like the world owes them anything

Mentally strong people know that things and opportunities don’t always happen by chance. No pain, no gain, right? They weren’t born with things entitled to them. Instead, they’d have to work hard to earn them.

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I’ve heard and mentioned the term extrovert a million times. I recognize them, I was in a company of one, and I declare myself as one.

But there’s something, a fine line between my need to recharge and spend time with myself on one side, and my actual need to eventually socialize with people and enjoy the fun.

YES! We’re real! That thin line between extroversion and introversion eventually converts both sides into a spectrum. It’s not an either/or type of thing. It’s a long colorful spectrum and you can lie anywhere along it. It’s a bit confusing, but that’s the way it goes for me.

I can enjoy partying hard on a Saturday night and have the most fun in my life, but I’ll definitely take my whole Sunday off to revitalize and give my body and mind the rest they deserved.

No matter how contradictory this may seem, there are many people like us out there. We acknowledged the fact that the basis of interaction is grounded in our human nature and it’s unavoidable.

Luckily for us, there are special unique ways one can shut off whenever human interaction feels a little too much intense.

To spare you the confusion, here are a few things we’d like you to know in order to understand the unique nature of extroverted introverts.

1. We can be often quiet, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to talk to you. Believe me, it’s not you. Don’t get offended or anything. We most likely have a hurricane of thoughts and feelings inside of us, and we want to share them.

But, the idea of sounding dull to you, kind of scare us. So, we’d rather listen to you and get to know you better. Eventually, we will loosen up and start chatting as well.

2. But at the same time, just because we like to be around people, doesn’t necessarily mean we want to talk. We’re happy by only being around the people we love. Talking takes a lot of effort anyway.

3. Hanging out one on one is always better than in groups. We value our time and appreciate the people that brighten our life. However, intimate hangouts mean more to us than intermingling with big crowds.

We have a chance to get to know someone on a deeper level through more intimate and thorough conversation.

4. We’re very open to meeting new people. Just please make sure to let us know on time that we’ll be meeting someone, so we can prepare mentally for socializing.

5. It’s confusing, but despite our alone time, we often get lonely. By now you surely think of us as some kind of a puzzle, but we really try hard balancing between enjoying our alone time and not feeling lonely.

It’s just, sometimes, we’ll feel isolated and need your company, but our bed is just so darn comfortable, we won’t be able to leave it.

6. There will be times when it would take you years to convince us to go out, but once we do, we’ll actually have a great time.

7. And regardless of the fact that we put ourselves out there, we constantly live in our head. Even in those moments when we’re out partying with you, there are thoughts and analysis in our brain that are happening without you knowing.

8. Another thing about us: We tend to bounce between really wanting to be noticed by someone and instantly panicking the moment that happens.

The thought that actually someone talked to us first and paid us attention for more than 30 seconds can be pretty overwhelming for us.

9. We sometimes get mad at ourselves for ditching our friends only to stay alone whenever we feel like it. Yes, at the end of the day everyone decides what’s best for them, but we are sometimes afraid that they will misunderstand us.

Which is why sometimes, we force ourselves to go out for their sake. Only to let them know we do it for them. Because if it weren’t for them, we’d be deep under the covers of our bed.

10. We really hate small talk. We try to avoid it. The thing is, we really want to get to know you. What sets you on fire, what gets you off or even scares you.

Talking about the weather is seriously not that interesting to us, but if you want to talk about that, then we’ll talk about it.

11. You can find us in the company of a friend or two. Being a part of a big group thing isn’t our scene. It’s most likely you’ll see us with our “clique”. Those are the individuals that came in or life and stayed for a reason.

We won’t engage with everyone just for the sake of social acceptance. We have merely a handful of besties whom we love unconditionally, and we’d do anything for them.

12. We struggle to balance our introvert and extrovert side. There are actual battles in our minds when we’re outside in some really big crowd. Sudden daunting thoughts usually appear and take on their own course- “Oh no, should I talk now?”; “But what if I bore him?”

 Have you recognized someone you know in this article? If you do, share with us in the comments.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered as one of the most common childhood disorders. The term has a broad meaning and that’s the reason this particular condition varies from person to person.

There are an estimated 6.4 million diagnosed children in the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Living with this kind of disorder is very difficult, because to people who are victims of ADHD, everything seems magnified and more intense. Their minds are constantly on alert, thinking, designing, and never resting. Just imagine what it would be like if you had a carousel in your head that has the power to go on forever.

Everything, from emotional outbursts to troubling with paying attention to a specific activity, these behaviors can be harmful to themselves as well as their relationships.

ADHD is a very mysterious condition of both extremes and opposites. For example, there are times when they can’t concentrate on a subject. However, when there is some specific topic that they show interest in, a person with ADHD can zone in so hard, that it would be difficult to pull them out of there.

That’s why understanding a person with this kind of disorder can be a serious challenge. It will require your utmost patience, tolerance, and most importantly, your love.

In order to learn more about their condition, these are 12 things you need to know about a person suffering from ADHD:

 1. They become anxious easily

Known as deep thinkers, people who struggle with ADHD are more sensitive and receptive to their surroundings. They are often too self-conscious which usually gets in the way of their logical reasoning. Their self-consciousness affects them in a way that leaves them exhausted, and often frightened from their own thoughts.

 2. They listen to you but don’t engage in a conversation

Don’t confuse this behavior with rudeness. It’s one of the most painful consequences of living with ADHD. A person who struggles with this disorder will look at you, watch your lips move, even hear your words but won’t always perceive the thing you are saying. Chances are, their thoughts are already in a different space.

 3. They have a hard time staying on a certain task

People experiencing ADHD can easily lose focus on the certain task they’re completing, no matter how much they try not to. Their mind is always occupied with something else. Just like they’re inside of a maze, they start going in one direction, but they keep changing routes to get out safely out of it.

4. They are unable to control their emotions

They often have their emotions out of control and flying wild. The parts from their powerful minds make thoughts and feelings very hard to process, and from time to time, people struggling with ADHD feel like they’re constantly on a furious emotional roller-coaster.

 5. They suffer from social anxiety

Holding back rather than saying something is sadly their way of living life. They often feel uncomfortable with the fact they’re different. The foolish fear of saying something silly or reacting unsuitable prevents them from going through life care-free and nonchalant.

 6. They have verbal outbursts

As a consequence of not being able to regulate their emotions properly, they impulsively say everything that is on their mind, only to regret it later. The words that come off their mouths are the repressed emotions inside their head.

 7. They think out of the box

As one of the wonderful aspects of having ADHD is their ability to think out of the box, but only in the secluded company of their own. Their complex minds will think of ingenious solutions that the average thinker won’t even imagine.

 8.They are disorganized

The problem with people struggling with ADHD and disorganization lies in the way their brain functions. Once a task is completed, the papers related to it are placed in a pile which grows high until the person gets overwhelmed and cleans it up. The difficulty with keeping things in order is a result of their brain failing to function in a more disciplined manner.

 9.They can’t remember simple tasks

One of the paradox traits of ADHD victim is their memory. They easily forget to pick up groceries or go to a particular appointment. On the other hand, they remember every quote, phone number, and every comment they hear during the day. No matter how much reminders they set, their minds end up wandering off elsewhere.

10. They have difficulty stopping a task when they are in the zone

They have a problem with stopping whenever they’re in that desired zone. Imagine like they’re out there exploring deep at the bottom of an ocean. No matter how low their oxygen might be running, they won’t stop until they find what they’re searching for.

11. They are impatient

Easily annoyed, constantly fidgeting, twirling their hair and always pushing for things to happen; a person with ADHD is in constant motion. Impossibly to imagine, but it’s their own state of calmness.

12. They are extremely passionate about everything they do

Their thoughts, emotions, and words are all magnified and very powerful. And this is a great blessing when channeled properly. Because, when a person with ADHD is committed to doing something, they do it with their heart and soul. These people are always deep, intense and perceptive. That’s why a person with ADHD is so lovable.

One of the most famous artists, musicians and writers had ADHD. They succeeded because they had the unconditional support and love from their partner just like you supporting them through their life difficulties.

It’s really challenging to love a person suffering from this type of disorder but at the same time, it’s important to know that they possess the most awesome qualities that you’ll enjoy once you understand the way these people think and feel.

The world we live in is inhabited by a wide variety of people with their own multicolored personalities, their own unique traits, and belief systems with each of them having their own core values.

On one side, are those easy-going, sociable individuals – the very life of the party. The people who are most comfortable with themselves and are constantly the center of attention among the crowds.

On the other side, are those special extroverted individuals who enjoy spending their time alone. The people who don’t have a particular need to be accepted and belong somewhere. The ones whose idea of a perfect cozy night requires their quiet time in the comfort of their own thoughts.

There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes about these individuals which refer to them as shy, or having lack of confidence. Some even label them as loners.

However, despite the general misinterpretation of their extrovert nature, these unique beings possess a great deal of self-confidence which leads to self-acceptance and understanding of themselves. Despite their closeted attitude, they know who they are and what they strive for in life.

If you recognize yourself in any of this by now, do continue reading. These are the 17 unique traits which make the personality of a person who enjoys and prefers to be alone at most given moments:

1.They Are Open-Minded

Despite the general assumption that people who like to spend more time alone are antisocial and shy, these people love experiencing new things and open their mind to new fresh ideas and suggestions.

The difference between them and the usual crowds is that they prefer to do everything in their own time and at their own pace.

2.They Possess A Remarkable Emotional Strength

Spending time with their own thoughts and emotions helps them to understand their true nature and empowers the process of dealing with their repressed feelings even in the darkest of times.

3.They Have A Highly Developed Empathetic Side

By getting in touch with their deepest feelings, they develop a strong sense of compassion for other people’s emotions.

4.They Are Aware Of Their Imperfections

“Loners” are not obsessed with creating a perfect appearance to the world. In fact, they are totally comfortable with the idea they’re not perfect for everyone. This powerful point of view of accepting oneself is the initial way to spiritual and emotional growth.

5.They Prefer The Company Of Intellectuals

Having in consideration that introverts believe their time to be of precious value, they carefully pick the people with whom they spend time interacting. Extremely annoyed by small talk, these people prefer the company of someone who can challenge their mind.

6.They Nurture A Strong Moral Compass

The people who take pleasure in spending most of their time in the comfort of their own company have a very clear idea of what’s right and what’s wrong.

With taking their time to thoroughly think about everything that affects them, they always come to the right decision with the help of their strong moral compass which shows a high level of accuracy.

7.They’ve Developed A Strong Sense of Intuition

The more they have the time and energy to be at peace with themselves and spend some alone time with their deepest emotions, the closer they are to recognizing their gut feeling, otherwise known as intuition.

8.They Are Independent

These souls are the most independent people in the world. While there’s nothing wrong with being close with someone, connection based on actual codependence is not a part of their reality. They don’t NEED others in their world, but rather CHOOSE to have them around.

9.They’ve Learned Self-Love

It takes time in order to get to know our true self within. But once we achieve self-love and self-acceptance, it seems like the world is at our feet. These individuals learned that to truly love someone one must first master the art of loving and accepting themselves.

10.They Seek The Eternal True Love

They will never settle for less until they find the perfect person who gives them the meaning of true love. While some people struggle with the idea of being single, these souls are certain of what they look for in a partner, and will hold on until the person who meets all their desires finally appears.

11.They Are Courageous

No matter how much difficulties life brings, they will never be afraid to stand up for themselves. “Loners” possess an incredible confidence and courage that other people admire.

12.They Shine With Positivity And Kindness

Their highly developed ability of empathy towards everyone encourages them to look at the world from a positive, more enthusiastic lens.

13.They Are Loyal To The Grave

Just because someone often prefers to spend time on their own doesn’t mean that they don’t cherish friendships. On the contrary, these people are highly selective of their close circle, and once they establish the connection they place an incredibly high value on the ones they hold dear.

14.They Value Their Time

Not only they appreciate and take their time seriously, they also respect and value the time of others, showing up at the designated time, and never taking anyone’s time for granted.

15.They Are Highly Reliable

Whenever they give their word that they’re going to help with something, have in mind that they had it through their minds over and over and are more than ready to commit. These people will always stand their ground, so you can rest assured they will never bring your hopes down.

16.They Are Very Rational When It Comes To Tight-Rope Situations

Whenever you find yourself in a crisis, these people are the best to manage the situation. Due to their increased awareness and ability to focus they are able to clearly see the severity of a situation and approach it with a calm, rational and level-headed mind.

17.They Respect Healthy Boundaries

They cherish and value the roles of the people in their life. However, in order to manage a healthy relationship with themselves, as well as with other people, they know that it’s vital to set clear healthy boundaries. They will respect yours, as long as you respect theirs.