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(08/09/13 3:33pm)
I’m an avid quote collector. In my room, there’s a bright red journal that’s filled to the brim with quotes on quotes on quotes. Whenever I stumble upon a gorgeous phrase that resonates deeply with my soul, it feels like Christmas and Thanksgiving all wrapped into one glorious moment. I’m actually not exaggerating. There’s something about a sentence of perfectly stringed together words that truly uplifts your spirits and inspires you to be a better person. So here are five of my favorite quotes that I hope will move you:
(08/09/13 3:19pm)
1. Disney movies are lies. (Fabulous, but all lies).
(08/02/13 9:57pm)
I’m fortunate enough to be surrounded by absolutely wonderful individuals who constantly provide words of wisdom to guide me through life. Here are some of the best to help you through yours:
(07/19/13 3:52pm)
Many times in our lives, we find ourselves on the verge of breaking down. Whether it’s because of school, a relationship or life just being a Grade A Pain in the A**, we’ve all been there. Most of us think the best way to deal with this precarious time in our lives is to deal with everything internally. We don’t want to look weak, and nobody can really solve our problems for us, right?
(07/12/13 7:06pm)
Every day, we take things for granted. Whether it be our parents, clean water, Nutella, our professors, etc. it’s easy to forget how privileged we are. The purpose of today’s blog post is to give you a quick reminder that privileges are neither guaranteed nor everlasting. Here are a few exercises you should consider doing so you learn to appreciate things while you still have them. And believe me, once you lose something valuable in your life, you’ll regret ever having taken it for granted.
(07/05/13 7:55pm)
There is one aspect of humans I find to be remarkable: our resilience. Think about it. Every day, we are faced with obstacles that hinder us from achieving our goals. Yet, no matter how daunting, we always manage to overcome them and thrive. It’s absolutely incredible. There’s a sense of comfort in knowing our bodies and minds were created with the purpose of protecting ourselves to ensure survival. Here are a few situations in which you should utilize your natural ability to bounce back from negative circumstances:
(06/21/13 9:37pm)
This week, I tried something a little different. I’ve always been curious about what makes some people likable and others…well, not so likable. So I created a short survey and spammed it all over Facebook. My apologies.
(06/14/13 4:50pm)
Last semester, I read a fascinating book called “Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough” by Lori Gottlieb (I know the title doesn’t sound encouraging, but just give it a chance). In her book, Gottlieb discusses the raw, hard-to-swallow truth about the consequences that come with being an overly picky woman. The main consequence being, of course, that you end up single. Gottlieb can speak from personal experience since she, at the age of 46, has never been married. It’s easy to take offense to this book, but if you approach it with an open mind, you’ll see that Gottlieb brings up a lot of accurate and eye opening points.
(06/08/13 6:45pm)
You have a price tag.
(05/28/13 1:55pm)
When people discover I’m a Gainesville resident of 10 years, they often look surprised then sympathetically say: “Wow, you must get so bored over the summer.” And I would vigorously nod my head in agreement.
(05/24/13 4:45pm)
You think your relationship is already pretty tough. But then you add in a few hundred miles and a staticky phone connection, and you’re convinced it’s impossible. However, if you and your significant other are both serious about your relationship, there are plenty of ways to make it work.
(05/17/13 2:15pm)
As Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” From relationships to internships, rejections are common and often difficult to brush off. However, dwelling on what could have been rather than what could be is a huge mistake many students make and often result in more dead ends. Here are a few tips to help you positively overcome, and even grow from, rejections from every aspect of your life: