From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 1, 2010 at 9:00 am
Back at the beginning of June, I wrote a post about pursuing your passion. It was sparked by an article I had read about a number of older people who decided ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 27, 2010 at 11:27 am
All I wanted was a few days of rest and relaxation, sitting by the pool with a good book and the warm sun on my face. And then, it rained…and rained, and ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 22, 2010 at 9:00 am
Okay, so I haven’t actually “gone fishing,” but I am on vacation. By the time this post is published, I will be on my way to beautiful Ogunquit, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 19, 2010 at 9:00 am
In case you weren’t aware, I’m in the middle of searching for a new job. A few weeks ago, I offered some tips for my fellow searchers, lessons that ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 11, 2010 at 9:00 am
On Sunday, my parents are throwing us an engagement party on Long Island. There are over 50 people coming, and I know it’s going to be a great time. I’m ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 4, 2010 at 9:00 am
If there’s one thing that really bothers me in this world, it’s people who are fake. They’re one way to your face, and a completely different ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 30, 2010 at 11:24 am
I’ve been thinking a lot about things that suck in the short term, but are worth it in the long run. It doesn’t only apply to pain, but to boredom, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 22, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I’m on the hunt for a new job. I’ve been at it for a few weeks now, and already learned (or been reminded of) some pretty important lessons. This ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 20, 2010 at 10:46 am
Did you ever think about how many people you come into contact with every day? It’s amazing, really! From the guy you stand next to on the subway, to the ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 12, 2010 at 9:00 am
For what seems like the millionth time in the past few years, something in my life has changed significantly. My familiar routine is no more, and I have to find ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 5, 2010 at 9:00 am
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
In August 2009, I started a Gratitude ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 1, 2010 at 3:58 pm
So, I had this whole plan to write a post about appreciating our freedom, in honor of the upcoming July 4th holiday. I wasn’t sure when I was going to write ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 25, 2010 at 10:24 am
As you know, I’m all about gratitude and appreciation. So, today I want my friends to know how grateful I am to have them in my life and how much they mean ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 21, 2010 at 10:36 am
Yesterday, my dad and I saw the latest Shrek movie. It wasn’t as funny as the previous three, but it did have a very important message that inspired this ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 16, 2010 at 9:00 am
Who knew that I would be inspired by the film Hot Tub Time Machine? Usually you can tell how good a film will be based on its title. If a film’s title gives ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 10, 2010 at 10:11 am
Sometimes we do and say things without even thinking. We don’t consider how our words or actions will affect other people in the short or long run. Instead, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 8, 2010 at 9:00 am
Stop worrying about things that may or may not happen in the future, and enjoy today.
Appreciate the people, things, and opportunites you have in your life.
“Be ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 2, 2010 at 10:44 am
My mom recently took a trip on Southwest Airlines, and she tore an article out of their in-flight magazine for me to read. It was called “The Pursuers,” ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 25, 2010 at 9:00 am
You’ve probably heard the old African proverb,
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
Well, I am living proof that it’s true. In my ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 20, 2010 at 9:00 am
You ever have one of those days, weeks, months, or years when you feel like the whole world is against you? Bad things keep happening, and you pretty much feel ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 18, 2010 at 9:00 am
The moment I read the words, “Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so,” while reading Hamlet in high school, my life changed. It changed ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 14, 2010 at 9:45 am
I’m a nice girl. I care deeply about people, and it takes a lot to get on my bad side, because it’s much smaller than my good side. I give second, and sometimes ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 13, 2010 at 9:37 am
How do you appreciate the people in your life? Often times, we only show our appreciation after they’ve done something for us, or when another holiday mandated ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 11, 2010 at 9:00 am
I am a people person. I love talking to others, interacting in person, online, over the phone, whatever. I love making people laugh, talking about my day, and ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 6, 2010 at 9:00 am
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis.
Dalai Lama
Last night, my wife and I watched the documentary ... (
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