From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 29, 2011 at 9:00 am
There’s this one non-profit that I support. Their cause is meaningful to me, and they do great work. I’m proud to be a supporter…but lately, I’m also kind ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 27, 2011 at 9:18 am
A little more than a week later, I’ve finally gotten back to the point of normal person exhaustion. So, if you’ve been wondering how the big day went, let me tell ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 14, 2011 at 9:02 am
In four days, I am getting married. FOUR DAYS!! There are so many emotions running through me right now that it would be impossible to describe them all. The strongest is what ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 8, 2011 at 9:53 am
You know what’s weird? This is my 10th to last day being Samantha Karol. Yep, on September 18th, I will be getting married (!!!!!) and changing my name. The decision to ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 6, 2011 at 9:54 am
Have you ever wanted to buy a friend or family member a gift and had no idea what to get them? Of course, it happens to everyone. I’m not sure why this idea just came to ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
September 1, 2011 at 9:38 am
Remember that time I was hesitant to call wedding planning a project? I wrote about how I didn’t have any side hustles at the time, and I was okay with it. One reason I ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 30, 2011 at 9:44 am
When I cook, I often find myself saying something is “good enough.” The measurement is close enough, the garlic has browned enough, the pasta is cooked enough. I’m ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 25, 2011 at 9:15 am
I had a realization the other day: I work much more efficiently and successfully when I care or enjoy, even a smidgen, about what I’m doing. The tasks that drive me bananas ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 23, 2011 at 9:00 am
Disappointment sucks.
Even if you know in your heart that your expectations were unreasonable, even if you thought you prepared yourself for things not to work out, your heart ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 16, 2011 at 9:50 am
Yesterday morning, I just didn’t feel right. I was exhausted, and my stomach was off. It was some combination of the lingering effects of bachelorette party overindulgence, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 11, 2011 at 9:30 am
Here’s something I’m sure you’ve never heard before: Shiny new, fancy things aren’t always worth the hype. This is one of those lessons that we have to ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 9, 2011 at 9:21 am
I had my bridal shower on Sunday, and it was amazing! My mom is incredibly creative, and put everything together with so much love (and the help of my wonderful bridesmaids). ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
August 2, 2011 at 9:33 am
One of the most common pieces of personal finance advice is to stop giving away unnecessary money to Starbucks. How often have you read an article imploring you to think about ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
The past two times I’ve seen my friend Jackie, she’s told me I look skinner than before. I know she means it, because she’s not someone who just says things ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 26, 2011 at 9:15 am
Yesterday morning, I was in line at Dunkin Donuts when an interesting scene unfolded. Someone at the front of the line was asking a question about her order. The lady behind me ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 21, 2011 at 9:34 am
I’m one of those people who twitches at typos and grammar errors. Mehnaz and I often send each other websites or posts and challenge the other to find the mistake. This story ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 19, 2011 at 9:30 am
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how complex we are as people. A lot of the conflict and confusion that occur in life has something to do with not taking the time to ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 14, 2011 at 9:36 am
I love the digital world. This blog means the world to me, and I’m so grateful to all of you for reading it. Twitter and Facebook help keep me connected to friends and family, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 12, 2011 at 9:10 am
I love to read. I could happily spend entire days engrossed in a good book. My favorite books are the ones that draw me in and make me feel a connection to the story. They’re ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
July 7, 2011 at 9:28 am
On Saturday, I went to see the movie Bridesmaids. It was the first time I’d been to a movie in months, but I can honestly say I haven’t laughed that hard at a movie ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 30, 2011 at 9:00 am
We all like to win. Not in the crazy Charlie Sheen “winning” kind of way (at least I hope not). But, every single one of us has a least a little competitive side, ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
Quite often, the most fulfilling, rewarding, beautiful things in life are also the most difficult. Joy is one of those things. There are a select few who are just naturally happy ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 23, 2011 at 9:13 am
Am I having a quarter life crisis? Yeah…I guess I am. I’ve never thought of it that way though. A crisis to me is much more serious than being unsure of where I want life ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 21, 2011 at 9:28 am
My parents and future in-laws are about as different as people can get. As you can imagine, planning a wedding with so many varying personalities can get pretty stressful. And ... (
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From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
June 16, 2011 at 9:28 am
I have this doctor I see once a month. She gives me my prescriptions, so I’m pretty much bound to see her that often. Her practice is on Long Island, but a couple nights ... (
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