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Focus Less On Others’ Opinions, More On You

There are so many people in this world who seem to have an opinion. Well, that’s understandable, because everyone has one, although some are more outspoken to share it then others are. With all of these opinions floating around in the air, it is easy to follow the sounds of those voices, rather than listenContinue reading “Focus Less On Others’ Opinions, More On You”

Didn’t John Lennon Say Give Peace A Chance?

Inspired by John Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance.” Everyone seems to be talking about someone. Donald Trump insulting the someone new everyday, Hillary Clinton and her emails, Kim Kardashian, as she tries to maintain her fame, or Caitlyn Jenner. I wonder why we can’t give peace a chance. People seem to seem to beContinue reading “Didn’t John Lennon Say Give Peace A Chance?”

The Importance of Time

I believe that the most important thing that anyone can give you is their time. Why? Because we only have so much time in a day — 24 hours comprised of 60 minute intervals. And, not to put a damper on this post, but we really don’t know when our last second will be. Therefore,Continue reading “The Importance of Time”

Elton John’s Love Songs

Can you feel the love tonight? I know I was able to, as we drove to the beach on the cold highway in late August. Your song was on the radio It was a slow sad song, about a lonely soul who had no valentines. I guess that’s why sad songs say so much. Continue reading “Elton John’s Love Songs”

In the 1989 Mindset: Inspired By Taylor Swift

I leave you behind for a sign that says “Welcome to New York.” You didn’t want to come with me to my new world, so I had to leave you in Connecticut. I clutch my Starbucks in one hand, and my suitcase in the other, my name is written in Sharpie marker in the blankContinue reading “In the 1989 Mindset: Inspired By Taylor Swift”

23

Today is my 23rd birthday, and as Blink-182 would say “nobody likes you when you’re 23.” Well, I would like to argue with that statement — everybody likes me when I’m 23. For the past few days, I’ve been thinking about this past year of my life. Man, I did a lot. It wasContinue reading “23”

I Deserve It

I spent so much time — crying and burying myself in sadness. I struggled with the weight on my shoulders — its pain overpowering me. But, no more. I let it go. I release it into the air — almost as if it is a hundred ballots that I release towards heaven, or dandelionsContinue reading “I Deserve It”

Understanding the Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health

Until recently, I never quite understood the marriage between physical and mental health. That is, until I decided to up my health and fitness game — I decided to eat a little healthier, cut out down my coffee drinks, and exercised a bit more to make sure I reached my step goal on my Fitbit.Continue reading “Understanding the Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health”

#Ilovemyself Is Trending On Twitter and It’s The Greatest Thing Ever

This morning, I logged into Twitter to see the hashtag #ilovemyself trending. And, I couldn’t help but get so excited over it. And seeing some of this tweets are amazing, you all. If you haven’t, be sure to search it on Twitter. In my opinion, self love is something that is completely and utterly underrated.Continue reading “#Ilovemyself Is Trending On Twitter and It’s The Greatest Thing Ever”