From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
March 9, 2010 at 11:00 am
Today, there are over 14 million only children in the United States, and I am one of them. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that’s about 20% of all ... (
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February 24, 2010 at 10:45 am
Stress is defined as physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. It’s something we will all face many times in our lives. It can be triggered by something small, and ... (
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February 22, 2010 at 10:50 am
One of my favorite movie quotes is from Will Ferrell in Elf, “I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite.” Personally, I’m a big fan of smiling, and I ... (
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February 18, 2010 at 11:09 am
One of my favorite posts from the Appreciation Revolution series, was Grace Boyle’s The Gratitude List. It was all about taking the time to write down the things you’re ... (
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February 17, 2010 at 9:00 am
Helplessness is one of the worst feelings in the world. Seeing someone you love in pain and not being able to do a thing to make it better is excruciating. You try to be logical ... (
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February 15, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Since I have the day off from work today, I thought it would be a good time to share some news about what’s been going on around here, and what I’m looking forward ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 12, 2010 at 10:00 am
Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of negativity in the blogosphere. People getting caught up in competiton, holding grudges, picking fights, and talking shit about others behind ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 10, 2010 at 10:39 am
This is a guest post by my good friend, Beth Oppenheim-Chan. She is all kinds of awesome, and I highly suggest that you read her blog and follow her on Twitter. Also, I should ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 8, 2010 at 10:35 am
They say “home is where the heart is,” and I really think that’s true. I grew up in Massachusetts, and moved to Long Island in high school. When someone asks ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 3, 2010 at 10:00 am
When someone wrongs us, we get mad. We are hurt and confused, often shocked and disappointed. At that point, we are faced with a decision: do we forgive them or do we stay angry? ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 1, 2010 at 10:38 am
I have a little voice inside my head. We all do. It’s our conscience, our moral compass, it provides encouragement and words of warning. Some people have quieter inner voices ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 28, 2010 at 10:40 am
A special 1st Blogoversary message from yours truly:
Where It All Began:
Entering the Blogosphere
Opinions Can Change: My Journey From Blogger Hater to Blogger
Some of Your ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 26, 2010 at 10:32 am
Last April, I wrote a post called Bloggers Can Be Friends Too. It was all about how the concept of friendship had taken on a new meaning since I became a part of the social media ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 22, 2010 at 11:53 am
Wednesday was a VERY long day. I spent more than nine hours at the hospital while my mom had surgery. We’re a very lucky family. None of us has ever broken a bone or been ... (
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January 13, 2010 at 4:55 pm
In case you missed it on Twitter yesterday, I was feeling pretty gloomy. The complicatedness of certain life situations finally got to me, and I was totally overwhelmed. But, some ... (
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January 11, 2010 at 10:46 am
Sometimes you have to put the past behind you and be there. Yesterday morning, my mom called to tell me something about a close family friend; his girlfriend had gotten some news ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 7, 2010 at 11:51 am
Some people hate being being somewhere by themselves. They associate the experience with lonliness, boredom, and vulnerability. Even the most fiercely independent often strongly ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 4, 2010 at 6:01 pm
This is my little green monster. He may not look very menacing, but he’s actually quite a jerk. For me, this little guy represents jealousy, a feeling that I battle constantly. ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 31, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Happy New Year from Life’s Chocolates! I’m starting 2010 with a new attitude. What are your plans for making the new year the best it can be? ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 23, 2009 at 11:36 am
This time last year, I was at a very different place in my life. I was still living at home, finishing up a temp job, and crossing my fingers for full-time employment. My mom ... (
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December 18, 2009 at 2:33 pm
This week, I was lucky enough to meet up with fellow blogger Akhila Kolisetty for coffee near my office in Manhattan. Squished at a table by the window, we discussed relationships, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 15, 2009 at 11:39 am
I met my boyfriend, Rob, in the summer of 2005 when we were both counselors at an overnight camp in Massachusetts. For the first two months of our relationship, we saw each other ... (
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