Somedays, it just feels as if I live in a sticky-note infested world. As to-do lists, ideas, and reminders perpetually flood my mind (and clutter my desk) with tasks and responsibilities that "must get done ASAP." Things like: "Don't forget, you have that paper due on Monday." "Hey, that's a good idea …
\\ Purpose in Personality \\
A few months ago, I had taken one of those personality tests that have been circulating around the Internet for a while now. You know, those quizzes that suspiciously seem to know you better than you know yourself? Yeah, one of those. And believe me, it did not disappoint. My results uncovered personal character …
\\ IDENTITY C R I S I S \\
pc: Lily Thomas Photography We live in a society rallying for self-identity, all the while, lacking one of its very own. It cries, "Be who you want to be. Do what you want to do. Go where you want to go. It's your life, my dear, make it all about Y O U." …
// Nineteen in Nineteen //
Well, it's official guys . . . I'm one year closer to being a senior citizen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, basically, what I'm saying is . . . I'm N I N E T E E N. W H O O !!! *cue celebratory cheers all around.* I am unbelievably grateful for these nineteen years …
// Road of Life //
I've always preferred to interpret life as a series of metaphorical "road trips." In other words, the paths that we take, the speed at which we take them, and the direction in which we decide to travel all influence our final destination. The most appealing part of this theory, however, actually amplifies the importance of …
// Charting the Unknown //
Before we begin, I'd like to address the "elephant in the room," if you don't mind. Yes, my title is slightly overdone. I suppose I was simply aiming for a less mundane one such as "Twenty Facts You Didn't Know About Me," but I believe I might have gone slightly overboard in …
// Reaching for the Un-reachable //
A few weeks ago, I had a rough time. If I'm honest with you . . . and frankly . . . with myself, I struggled a lot. There were multiple instances when I felt like a failure-- a major one. I seemed to flounder with each and every assignment given me, as feelings of incapability and …
// In His Image //
I've debated writing about this topic for a while now. In fact, I have a slight inclination that this draft might not ever make it to the big leagues- the published copy. If you're reading this, after some serious personal wrestling, I made the right decision. Insecurity is a touchy topic and often, it …
// Discerning your Niche //
Have you ever felt somewhat "out of place?" Maybe you're not as athletically talented as some of your sportier peers, OR perhaps you struggle in the academic department. Maybe you're not as creative as some of the artists that you consistently compare yourself to- hey, what did I tell you about that nasty …
// The Problem with Perfection//
Have you ever had a bad day? Now, I'm not talking "I spilled coffee all down my shirt" kind of bad day. I'm talking about those days that you just can't seem to get anything right, no matter how hard you try. I had one. Actually, just the other day I …
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