tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707732384988750092011-07-08T01:39:37.105-05:00Create in me a sure heart, o God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. -Psalm 51:10Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04555595038281290706noreply@blogger.comBlogger731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470773238498875009.post-3790617253231770262009-07-17T11:26:00.003-05:002009-07-17T12:02:59.368-05:00

Today is my last day at my current job. I'm not sure how to feel about it. On one hand, I am very excited because I am ready to move on to my next job. One which I am already familiar with, to a point, and one with people I know and love and miss. On the other hand, I'm sad to leave. I like this place and the people here too. I will miss everyone (mostly)...

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Taken from Weigh-in Wednesday - a weekly feel good from the Eating Disorders Coalition of TN Perfect balance. Balanced perfection. Can either of these be reality? The truth of the matter is that balance is not perfection. I think of a balance beam or standing on one foot—balance is knowing when and how to shift the focus. Did you ever think of perfection as a form of limiting yourself? It

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Apparently I am too happy. ..Is that possible, really? I never thought, not in a million years, that someone would say that to me. That my positivity, optimism, and me giving everyone the benefit of the doubt is outright annoying. Well, it's happened. I feel the need to explain myself though. I've never been known for my sunny outlook on life. No matter how I tried, I just couldn't believe in

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What a beautiful day...I'm working....

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Yesterday was my birthday, I had so many great friends wish me a happy birthday, making my day again and again!

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As another year in my life comes to an end, or starts anew, whatever the case may be, I think of things for which I am thankful. There are so many things. Too many to list, really. When I look back to one year ago, I think of all the things that are different now. Things are good. Life is good. I just want to say Thank You to my friends. I appreciate you so much. I love that you love me, no

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After what seemed like forever, our Something has arrived! John, as promised, brought it to work for me to open! He just got a baby and a new car, I think he just wanted an excuse to leave the house... He handed me the package and everyone wanted to know WHAT on earth we were doing! "It's Something" That's all we could say. Then we explained what we'd done. I was so excited! Who was going to want

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If you're not familiar with Paste Magazine, you should be! Paste has music and movie reviews, artists you need to know, and everything else that is good in the world. ...or something like that. They also have podcasts and offer sampler CDs with each magazine. Paste is pretty much amazing.Now Paste needs your help! The economy has taken it's toll on Paste and they need your help to continue

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Beach is Great Love it Here

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My partner in crime, John, at work and I are ordering something from the Something Store. I blogged about this some time ago here. I am SO EXCITED about this... our something should arrive in approximately 10 days. He's going to bring it to work so we can open it - then we will fight over who gets to keep it.It's going to be awesome!

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So I have a list, at home, of blogs I need to write. A lot has happened in the past few weeks but I haven't had the time and/or the energy to write. ...let's face it, sometimes it's easier for me to write while I'm at work...I had to skip past my list and touch on this.A guy at work and I like to share tidbits - various obscurities and other noteworthy items - we find while purusing the internet.

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Children can be so funny, the best is when they don't even know they are being funny. At church on Sunday, all the kids were gathered in the front of the sanctuary for Moments with the Children. The pastor was explaining God's love and how it's so enormous we can't even measure it!First the pastor pulls out a glass measuring cup and says, 'I really like to cook. When I cook I use this'. He then

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First off, congratulations are in order - to me! I have been on this diet for 1 month and 4 days and as of yesterday I have lost a total of :26.4 poundsI still have plenty to go but that is pretty darn exciting so it needs to be documented...Other than that, the news of the week is I will be having surgery sometime soon, probably next week. I will know what day Monday when I meet with the surgeon

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This was the most exciting weekend in a while! I love my girls more than anything but I love when I get to see people I never see! This weekend so many wonderful friends came to town and I am so glad I was able to spend time with them!! Friday some of my greatest friends Will and Bradley came into town for a show! I hadn't seen them in 10,000 years - probably since their wedding. Unfortunately I

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It was pointed out to me this weekend that I have basically fallen off the grid the past few weeks/months. I'm sorry. I could give all the excuses in the world, most of which are true: I've been working, A LOT. Overtime during the week, on call on the weekends, plus I work Sundays. That leaves me with little extra time, which I don't want to spend in front of the computer. I've also been on a

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Why has 2nd day air delivery become 5 day delivery? Don't get me wrong, I am glad my package will allegedly arrive today but WHY must one pay for 2nd day air shipping when it will take from Thursday to Monday to arrive? It is more than irritating.

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Congratulations Chris and Jessica - baby Jack is here!

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Today, the best day ever, had to be shared, even if it's only with 3 of you...I chose to wake up just a few minutes later than usual today. I was so sleepy this morning even though I went to bed a little early last night.... I think the past few weeks are catching up with me.That part was good, great even. It was once I got out of bed that the fun really began... First I went to the DMV. I had

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Guess what!? I have a computer.... in my house. And not only do I have a computer... in my house, I also have the internet. If it sounds like I've been living under a rock, have no fear, I've just been technologically impaired for the past 4 months or so... and now that I have one again, I feel unstoppable! (okay, maybe not, but I at least feel as if I belong in this century, which is pretty

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I'm probably a little behind, but maybe not. I've been reading up on 43 things. It's a place (a social networking group) where you can identify your goals (in a public manner) and track your progress on these (realistic) goals. Apparently they sell a book about doing this too. From what I understand if you write down your goals you will have a better understanding of what you want to accomplish

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2008 has come and gone and I can't help but to reminisce on the year that was... so much happened in 2008. A lot I shared, and so much more I did not.2008 started unlike any year before. I was broke, unemployed, and living with family. Just a few months before, I had my own place, my own car, and a great (although low-paying) job that I loved. Who knew that it would have been the best thing that

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Merry Christmas! I hope everyone has an exciting and safe holiday. Cherish this time you have with your loved ones; I will speak to you soon!~ Amanda

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When I was in school my teachers always said one key way to know if you should trust a website was to check for misspellings and poor grammar......what happens when that website is CNN? Doesn't their tag line even say you can trust them? If so, WHY must they do this?12/19/2008 from CNN.com: M.E.: It's Cayee, and it's a homicide. Not to make this any worse than it already is, but the girl's

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The Good News is,if you're awake, you're alive.The bad news is, you have to get out of that comfy bed, find something to wear, and at least try to be someone who is pleasant to be around...

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I've been tagged by my friend from high school, Lorelle. The instructions for this tag are to pick the 4th picture folder on my computer; choose and post the 4th picture; explain the picture; and tag 4 other people to participate.This picture is from this summer. It was my 28th Birthday and I was on my way to work. It was a pretty great day considering. When I got to work my friends made me a

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I know it's not quite the time, but I've been thinking about my New Years Resolutions and I'm ready to put them out there.I've spent the last year doing things for me. A little selfish, yes, but definitely worth it. I quit smoking. I started working out. I even did a 5k! (not very well, but at least I finished) I'm becoming more responsible for myself, my actions, and maybe for others around me.

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If you know me, you know that I can't stand a liar. That being said, I have a moral delima. Where I work on Sundays we don't punch a clock. We just write our measly few hours on a sheet and turn them in every week. If our supervisor isn't there, it's my job to turn in the time sheets. Last week I noticed something.If I get to work early I will hang out in the nursery until it's time for me to go

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They did it again! How do Shelli Yoder all all the fine folks at the EDCT know exactly what I need to hear at exactly the right time?I tend to be quite ambiguous in a lot of my posts because I'm still not exactly sure I want everything up here for all the world to see, but I do know that I like to write things out. Well, this speaks to my post from earlier today. A lot of stupid things beyond my

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has been a very important day to grow and to think about wrong turns I have made in the past.They always come back to haunt you. I am very tired of being punished for things that are and were entirely out of my control. I hate that I, for once, have my shit together but that it's always something. I have been trying to turn that around for a year. I was well on my way to doing so - until

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***I Received a copy of this flyer in my email today***IS OFFERING:TWO FREE LESIONS!!!WITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO LESIONSand the purchase of an instrumentit’s buy 2 get 2!!!

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I'm sorry that you are sad. I know he lived a long life and I know he was sick. I know you knew it was coming...but so soon? I wish I knew what to do for you. It's okay to let it out. It's okay to be sad. Don't feel like you have to be the strong one and hold everyone together. You don't. Everyone else will be okay, just like you will. Continue to watch over everyone but most of all watch out for

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I have been pretty quiet this election season... I've had everything political shoved down my throat for, I don't know, the past 3.5 - 4 years. So I took a break. Regardless I know that it's my duty as an American to exercise my right to vote -and that may be the only exercising I do all week so I better do it! If you're in Alabama and don't know where you're registered go to Alabama Votes to get

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Although one might not know by my actions, Halloween might just be my favorite time of year. I volunteered at Boo at the Zoo last weekend and worked at the Church Halloween Ball Wednesday. They were both GREAT! I love seeing all the creative costumes - both children's and adult's - unfortunately mine didn't fall in the category. I am okay with that.Last night was possibly my favorite night since

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It's been a long time since my last post.... sorry.Just a quick update. I have moved and am settling in to my new place and new job. I love being back near my friends and family (although they may disagree). I have a "roommate" although we don't share rooms or even places... really, he's my landlord. James. He's pretty super! I still need a few more things to complete the "home" but for now

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I am moving...in one week...I have been stressing like you wouldn't believe. I have tons to do at work and seem to be making very little headway. AND I have been preoccupied trying to find a place (within my budget) to live. I realized that you can't get too much with a small budget, but I really wasn't asking for much...a dishwasher and a place that takes pets (a cat to be exact). You wouldn't

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Dude, you are the nicest and most selfless guy I know. You are always there to help and to listen, no matter my indiscretions. I really appreciate you, probably more than you know. And, one day, I will try to return all the favors. Thank you. And thank you to your wife too.I love you mister! (but not in that way)

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I have apparently messed this little blog up and don't know how to fix it! I added a site feed so that everyone could learn the "Word of the Day" with me...well apparently that made it look like that's what I was blogging. I have gone in and deleted the RSS but it still looks like all I have to say is the WOD. How do I change it? Although I don't always have a lot to say, it is usually more than

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04555595038281290706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470773238498875009.post-47377601791752078322008-08-29T10:16:00.001-05:002008-08-29T10:18:07.394-05:00

I got a cell phone today! ...trust me, this is good news...

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It's been a while since I've gotten a wonderfully thoughtful email that I felt I needed to pass on. The EDCT of TN sent this one and it really hit home for me, I know I'm not alone.I'm in the middle of a big transition. I've been in the middle of it for quite a while now and I ended up where I am now because things "weren't fine". Since then, I could list a million things every day that also,

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The time has come.The time is now, To move back home, But I don't know how... It's the news we've all been waiting for! Mama I'm commin' home! I turned in my notice today and will be leaving Memphis Sept 14th. There is SO MUCH to do and SO LITTLE time to do it! I have so much work to finish here before I can leave (or at least before I will feel comfortable leaving). I can put basically

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I guess my last post was a little harsh. I'm not really "over it"...I am to a point, but I'll survive - because I have to. There really are quite a few positive things happening in my life, but somedays it just seems like nothing will ever change. I thrive on change, but at the same time I find comfort in things staying the same. I hate being in limbo, which is what a lot of my posts talk about.

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I'm over it! I just want to throw that out there for anyone reading this. I'm over just about everything. Please pray for peace and an end to the restlessness.

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I love these girls so much! I miss them more than words! It makes me so happy when we can spend time together. This picture is from the pool July 5th (which may explain my lack of make up).

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04555595038281290706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470773238498875009.post-21428706059236300332008-08-04T13:25:00.003-05:002008-08-04T14:24:10.303-05:00

Because apparently some people don't know:Yes, Birmingham, AL is a major metropolitan area.Most people do not live inside the city-limits and therefore Birmingham's actual population is about 220,000. If you expand to what is known as Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, which includes the Over-the-Mountain areas, Hoover, and probably the Trussville area, Birmingham's population is estimated to

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Well kids, I got a job. I'm not sure what to think about it. I am glad that the place I've been working day-in and day-out since January finally decided to hire me. But.... then there's the more important pending issue. I'm not too worried. I hate hurting people's feelings though. I knew this day would come sooner or later, but lately I've been hoping for "later". I still have my eyes on the

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I can't say much, but today was pretty super! I'm working to learn patience, something that I've rarely used in my life, but am striving for now. It'll be a few weeks, maybe even a month. But there's a reason that nothing's happened (here) as of yet. Everything sounds positive and that's how I'm trying to remain...pray for me.

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...what you can learn from the Internet. This week I learned that my grandfather (my dad's dad) was the mayor of his city since 1995! I had no idea. He and his wife are also very philanthropic and apparently have been for years and years (maybe that's where I get it??). The town recently threw a celebration for him and his wife for their many years of service and dedication to Laurel Hill Laurel

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Boy do I have some exciting news....stay tuned...

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Everyone I know is having a baby... well, that's not true, not even close actually, but there are quite a few bundles of joy coming right around the corner! I'm so excited about all these new babies and have found the most wonderful gifts for them... Pigtails & Polkadots , Angela (Morgan) Wimmer's monogram online store is wonderful! In addition to all the precious baby things, there are things

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Peanutopolis (noun) - A state of mind making you feel very strong and powerful, almost mayor-like.

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Some of you are privy to the fact that I have recently taken up letter writing... it's a more personal way to stay in touch with all the people that I miss! There's always email, yes. But there is something so wonderful about receiving a letter in the mail. The price of stamps rose a few months ago, I was a little upset - as I had just bought stamps and still had some left. Luckily for me, they

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I just read a story about a remarkable girl in Atlanta and I feel compelled to share:By Rusty Dornin CNNATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- One day while driving with her father, Hannah Salwen noticed a Mercedes stopped next to a homeless man sitting on the curb."I said to my dad, 'If that guy didn't have such a nice car, then that guy could have a nice meal,' " the 15-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia,

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I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. I'm at home this weekend soaking up the sun and fun of Birmingham!

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Iteleport Apple's newest product...although this is (currently) fictional, people were talking about it on TV last night. It got me thinking.... If had one, would I use it? Would I go back in time and change anything?I would go back to that night in early June, 2003. I would forget that my heart had just been broken and pay a little more attention to the one who did it. I didn't know then, but

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Thought for the day:Why did we stop eating bugles? Is it b/c they no longer fit on my fat fingers as finger nails? They are a tasty treat.This was Jennifer's thought, but it made me laugh so hard when the question was asked that i had to share!

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A small tribute to Mitch Hedberg 1968-2005, I sure did love that guy. And he loved our presents...*I'm not making a banana bread, pastrami, cottage cheese sandwich. That would severely ruin my reputation!*I got an ant farm...them fellas didn't grow shit.*I hope the next time I move I get a real easy phone number, something that's real easy to remember. Something like two two two two two two two

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Hippies believe(d) that the pursuit of money interferred with a fufulling life.The summer of love - San Francisco, CA 1967 - There were many things wrong with America at this time, and the hippies, the counter culture, were there to show America that you didn't need money, a job, a home or anything else "the man" said you were supposed to have. As a sub-culture, the hippies of 1967 created their

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Happiness is Free... take this time, this opportunity to do what truly makes you happy. Life is happening all around you, make yours count.Unfortunately, this is a lot easier said than done... what makes me happy? I have an inate need to help people. Currently, not one thing I do in a day helps someone in a valuable way. Sure, sometimes I can explain someone's insurance payment to them or review

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I just witnessed a grown woman buying a CASE of Natty Light at the grocery store....I, an obvious connaisseur of beer, have not even seen anyone drinking this outside of college - and those that did it then were either too young or too broke to know what they were drinking.If I'm going to waste my time and my calories on beer, it's not going to be Natty Light....

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Qualities I really dislike about myself are my impatience and fear of the unknown. When something is in limbo, I cannot stand it! There are quite a few variables in my life right now that can and will completely change everything, but what can I do? WAIT!If I am supposed to be in Memphis then I should stay. But there's the "job thing", plus I'm supposed to start school in the Fall (getting a BSN)

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Adding a little rum to a smoothie never hurt anyone...

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Yesterday (for Birthday part II) Kaiya, my 6 year old cousin, and I planned a girls day! It was so much fun! We went and got her a haircut, then we both got manis and pedis. After that, we picked up Nana (my aunt) and Landon (her brother) and went to the mall. We were supposed to see a movie there, but the one we wanted to see wasn't playing. :-( All in all it was a great day!

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So today is my birthday... I'm 28. For a minute no one believed me (compliment?), in fact I heard someone say (seriously?) that I was 19...wow! To be 19 again.... I digress.I was certain that this birthday was going to be kind of sucky because my plans to go home were nixed - damn $4.00 gas! Plus my aunt was going out of town with my mom so that was one less person to celebrate with me, well it

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I received an email this morning from a woman who recently attended a workshop led by Tobi Fishel, Ph.D., called Women's Grace and Beauty:...Following introductions there was one request made of each participant: bring only tenderness and curiosity into the day's experiences. Sounded simple enough but quickly the chatter of self-talk inside my head suggested otherwise. When I started paying

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I've done a lot of reminiscent movie watching this weekend and was lucky enough to watch two of my favorite movies! The First, Chasing Amy - a Kevin Smith classic. I can quote the whole movie, yet it never gets old. I just finished watching A Lot Like Love with Amanda Peet and Ashton Kutcher. I love this movie. I can't even explain why! I am quite jaded and cynical and know that the chances of

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Want something? Anything? I stumbled upon this interesting site yesterday and thought I should share...SomethingStore - Surprise Yourself!Place an order with the something store - everything costs $10 (no shipping); then in 7-10 days you'll get something! That's the best (or worst) part... you don't know what that something will be!On their website they do show a variety of items they shipped

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A question asked yesterday by my little 5 year old cousin...He (Landon) turned to his sister and said, "Kaiya, what's your personal motto?"Kaiya answered, "If you can't do something right the first time, you gotta keep trying!"He turned to my aunt, "Nana, what's your personal motto?""If you want something done right, do it yourself," she replied.Then he asked me, I told him that my personal motto

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As much as I like Memphis and everything it has done for me, there are some things that just can't beat HOME. Technically my home is Birmingham and I can't wait to get back there - but any move closer to the Magic City has got to be better than the 3.5 hours I have to drive now... A friend called me a few weeks ago to make sure she could give my contact information to someone in Montgomery about

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While driving in to work this morning, the Allman Brothers', Everybody's Got a Mountain to Climb began to play, it really got me thinking...I have realized that there are many uphill battles in life, and no matter how bad I think I may have it, or if I think the world is against me, because (god forbid) things don't go my way, I know that everyone is going through their own struggles and

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"No person ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and she's not the same person." - Heraclitus Think about it: If you dip your toe into the river and remove it and then immediately dip your toe back into the water, you are now experiencing a different stream. Like the river, we too are alive and constantly in the process of change. None of us is the same person we were

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I'm not going to lie - I have plagerized every word of what you are about to read, I get weekly emails from EDCT and this week I really took what they said to heart...Contemplating a new way of thinking or seeing is tricky. A fascinating story that demonstrates this is that of Christopher Columbus sailing to the Americas. Because the never before seen ships were unfamiliar to the indigenous

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I have learned many things is my *almost* 28 years, but things never cease to amaze me.Today I learned that no matter how slowly I try to do my work, I am just TOO damn efficient and now I have to pretend to work for the next 3 hours and 18 minutes. That is a very long time. Fortunately for me, I do have 3 very informative workbooks to read, one of which I started yesterday but nearly fell asleep

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I saw this awesome sign on the way to New Orleans the last time I went..... Wow! It made me giggle. So just in case you were wondering:....now you know.

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