Slow and Steady Wins the Race – Post from Nabila
Hi all – This is a post from Nabila who is currently on the road so she asked me to post this for her. It gives a perspective of how we really should slow down in life and sometimes rushing through things only causes more and more frustration. It’s a great read, be sure to like or comment on the post if you agree! So, currently, I’m adjusting to my Fall semester after a grueling Summer II, and, while I’m excited about the new start, I’m a little frustrated with how little time I have to myself. It’s just rush rush rush all the time! The added stress is causing me to...
read moreOrganization: Easy way to remember what to do
I would really like to start this entry by apologizing for not posting for a while. I got caught up in my schoolwork and life got hectic. HOWEVER, I haven’t let any of that bring me down and I hope that you won’t either. “[Get on up when you're down, keep on moving anyway]” I’ve been working on SO many projects this summer, it’s astounding. I know, I know. It’s mostly normal for me to get my creative on, but really, I haven’t been able to lately because of my busy schedule. And that’s what brings me to the topic of today’s entry: organizing your life so you can find time...
read moreDepression: Overcoming it the simple way.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Victor Frankl Have you ever had that overly encompassing feeling that things are getting nowhere? That your life is at a dead end? I wish I could’ve gotten that sinking feeling out of my gut for that last couple of months. Trust me; it doesn’t have to feel that way and you’re not alone. I’m not a shrink any sort of way, but I’ve definitely been where you are right now. It’s not pleasant. It’s downright de-motivational. Things seem like they’re in a...
read moreA ‘Simple’ Introduction
Originally when Mikey asked me to contribute the site I was really hesitant. I put it off and forgot about it for nearly a year. I knew he kept up with it pretty regularly, and I always read his entries and even retweeted a couple of the quotes that I liked. But, all in all, I never made the effort to do anything for the site myself. I gave roundabout answers and definitely didn’t pursue a commitment. Somehow something changed for me within this year though; when we discussed it again a couple of months ago, I pushed back my fears and decided to write. You see, I’m not a writer in...
read moreSimple fact: Men don’t understand women (a man’s guide to understanding us and a women’s guide to dealing with them)
We, as women, tend to get riled up when a guy doesn’t pay attention to us. Let’s not deny it, ladies. Here’s a scenario. You’re talking about your day, how this or that happened at work or something about your mother, you expect a response. Instead of that, you get silence… [insert cricket chirps here] “Were you even listening??!” And here starts the fight. It usually goes something like this: Apoplectic Woman Fit Self-righteousness from both parties “Babe you’re psycho.” Apoplectic Woman Fit “Calm...
read moreSimple Pleasure #1: Obtain a Bestie
Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt I look down at the cracked cell phone within my reach. Who is it; interrupting my quiet complacency with the world? I look back at my romance novel, hoping the noise will st… Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt Irritated I grab my phone and unlock it with a grimace on my face only to feel a sense of warmth and happiness as I see who it is. A simple text with a deeper meaning: “Hey, just wanted to check up on you and see how you were doing.” A quick reply and I pull out my laptop to type this. We make so many decisions in life. We make them undoubtedly by ourselves, even when...
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