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Just Too Much
Emotional level: 6 Mental level: 5 TODAY I LEARNED: Someone dies of suicide about every 13 minutes. I know, that little fact is a depressing start to a blog post…or any post, really. It’s a fact that appealed to me while I was searching for a few things online today. It truly breaks…
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A New Year Is Nearing
Emotional level: 8 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: Peanuts can be used to make dynamite. The time for New Year’s resolutions is upon us and I feel like I’m unsure about what I want to improve upon this coming year. There will be new challenges and struggles, but I feel confident I can overcome…
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This Year Taught Me How To Let Go
Emotional level: 8 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: “Duff” is the decaying organic matter found on a forest floor. It’s been a long time since I’ve been away from my other half for more than 8-12 hours. I must admit…it’s true what they say. Distance really does make the heart grow fonder. I…
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It’s A Festive/Chaotic Time
Emotional level: 7 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: A full grown bear can run as fast as a horse! This time of year is always so busy. People run to and fro trying to find the right gifts to give to their loved ones. It’s during this rather bustling time of year that most…
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Lost Energy
Emotional level: 8 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a spider. Today my energy is lost in a whirlwind of sleep loss and caffeine. I ask myself all the time what really drives me to be a better person. I would love…
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Don’t Work Yourself to Death
Emotional level: 8 Mental level: 8 TODAY I LEARNED: Rats, horses, and rabbits cannot vomit. We are told all our lives that hard work is important, and while it is imperative that we maintain a job, that doesn’t mean we should work ourselves to death. Most people are working a regular 9 to 5 job…
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Are You Tough?
Emotional level: 8 Mental level: 9 TODAY I LEARNED: “Speak of the Devil” is short for “Speak of the Devil and he shall come.” It was believed that if you spoke about the Devil, it would attract his attention. That’s why when you’re talking about someone and they show up, people say, “Speak of the…
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Sometimes I Forget
Emotional level: 7 Mental level: 6 TODAY I LEARNED: Vending machines kill more people than sharks do every year. If you know a friend who forgets everything ALL THE TIME,you know how frustrating it is making plans with them. You constantly must give them reminders throughout the day, and if you’re not careful, it will…
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What’s Best For Us?
Emotional level: 4 Mental level: 6 TODAY I LEARNED: Humans are bio-luminescent; however, the light isn’t perceptible to the human eye. The struggle is real today. I’m not sure if it’s the lack of sleep or just the nagging thought that something could go wrong at any moment. When I first started this blog, I…
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It’s Okay If You Don’t Go To College
Emotional level: 7 Mental level: 6 TODAY I LEARNED: Before the 17th century, almost all cultivated carrots were purple. Classes have finally come to an end. Something so dreadful is finally over. Don’t get me wrong. I am absolutely grateful that I have the ability to further my education, but the classes always feel like…