The Dark Nebula

Welcome to the dark side. 

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I posted my first blog on this site in 2019. During COVID, it turned into my creative outlet.

Then... life got crazy.

Life is still crazy, but the blog has been calling. If you have found this page...

Welcome. You have found the Dark Nebula. 

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I am Back

By Raphikey DaLEO | March 15, 2025

I am BACK. Although I never really left. I had just put a piece of myself deep down into an internal dungeon. I did so for what I believe to be out of necessity. I thought that by being my full self, I could not achieve success. The truth is that I could not achieve success in the environment I was in and rather than looking to change my environment, I chose to change myself. The kicker? It worked. I was able to play the game and thrive. Partly because…

The Dark Archive

These posts are from the original blog which started during COVID.

Calling All Mario Kart Fans!

By Raphikey DaLEO

Don’t forget to like the blog, comment, and follow me on Twitter and Instagram @IntellectNebula! So, I came across this article on CNN.com and am really excited that more companies are starting to do more…

They Aren’t Ready for DaLEO – #RDDivers Unite #StartYourEngines

By Raphikey DaLEO

Let me first start out by saying that this is a blog in relation to Barstool Sports. If you’re not a fan or follower of Barstool, this probably will not make much sense to you.…

Get Off of the Couch and Do Something!

By Raphikey DaLEO

Motivational Monday. What a cliché. Can’t you hear your boss starting off the week saying that in a meeting? INSTANT EYE ROLL. Gimme a break. Motivation is good though, and it can come from multiple…

It’s Time. I am Asking for Help.

By Raphikey DaLEO

I remember being 7 or 8 years old and all I knew was Michael Jordan was the best, which dates me, but whatever. The point is, when on the playground, where all social situations used…

Vikings: A History of Losing

By Raphikey DaLEO

Not to be melodramatic but being a Vikings fan has got to be one of the most frustrating fandoms on the planet. Sure, there are other teams who are terrible, but the Vikings are worse…