This morning while I was listening to the news reports about Hurricane Sandy, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of thankfulness that I was no longer living in Brooklyn and a feeling of dread for all of my friends and loved ones who had to go through the hurricane in the Northeast last night. … Continue reading
This blog post was inspired by @HuffPostWomen’s #thankfulthursday. While everyone else was posting their #throwbackthursday pics, huffpostwomen encouraged us to say what we were thankful for. It really struck a cord with me because I was reading this while waiting to be seen in the ER. It made me realize that even though I was … Continue reading
I’m a very outgoing person. That said, in the past I’ve had the bad habit of talking too much. Depending on what I’m talking about, I tend to get really excited and talk a mile a minute! That and the slight lisp that I have make it difficult at times for someone to comprehend what … Continue reading
I was talking with my boyfriend the other day about how much we’ve both changed since we first met each other. I am completely different than I was a little over a year ago. I’m still fun loving and constantly in the pursuit of happiness, but I look for my fun and happiness in ways … Continue reading
“Happiness depends upon ourselves”- Aristotle I’ve decided to make it a daily effort to be happy. I want to truly be content with my life. Now I know you’re thinking “Were you waking up every morning with the goal of being miserable?”. No. But how many of us actually wake up with the intention of … Continue reading
Who doesn’t want to be smarter? The ability to grasp and understand the world around you is a powerful feeling. Over time, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for intelligence. Now that I’m not in school, I struggle with ways to continually learn and increase my level of smarts. After reading various articles, I’ve compiled a … Continue reading
I came across this article this morning, 42 Ways to Make Life Simpler and it is truly a great read. So many times we get bogged down with things that really don’t matter. Or things that take us away from what we truly should be focusing on. I know I’m horrible when it comes to … Continue reading
I woke up this morning in a panic. I realized it has been almost two months since I’ve moved from NYC. Two months since I’ve worked. After sending in countless applications, I still don’t have a job. I realized that, this would be the week where I’d have to make some pretty big decisions in … Continue reading
Many of us struggle with depression. Depression is so ugly because it diminishes your sense of hope. I came across this article 10 All Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed and knew immediately that I had to share it with all of you. As someone who has struggled with depression since her teens, I know … Continue reading
Saw this article this morning and loved it. How to Recognize Your Strengths The idea of knowing your strengths sounds a lot simpler than it actually is. This should help in discovering exactly what your strong points are. Good luck!
Mediocrity -/ˌmēdēˈäkrətē/ The state or quality of being mediocre; of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate I saw a best friend from grade school a few months ago. It was the first time we had seen each other in years. He reminded me of things we used to say and … Continue reading
I came across this article today and I wanted to share it with everyone. 5 Reasons You Should Never Agree to a Police Search (Even if You Have Nothing to Hide) I think part of being happy is being aware, and we all need to be aware of our rights. Although 9 time out of … Continue reading
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