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Friday Randoms

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Hello all. Hope you are all doing well. I really love summer. I never understand when people complain about the heat. I'd take this all day vs. the winter or fall. I really hate wearing coats and sweaters. Can you believe we have just 5 months left of this year? It feels like January was just here. Personally, it's just been a long ass year but this isn't about me. Let's random. How are celebs able to rebound from relationships so quickly? Like it doesn't matter the age, circumstance or look you are guaranteed to hear of their new relationship almost immediately after a split. Thinking about it, it's just not reserved for celebs sha. There are people who are almost rarely single. They always have a significant other. How do you guys do it o? How do you kick a person out your system? How many of your friends were made online vs. physically in real life? Was talking to a friend who mentioned how he met his friend via some msn community thingie and it had me

12 Steps to Self Care

I come across a lot of these things online and once upon a time I'd view them as cliches and roll my eyes but as I get older I have realized that these reminders are so necessary because once again, we know better but we don't do better. 1. If it feels wrong, don't do it 2.  Say [exactly] what you mean 3.  Don't be a people pleaser 4.  Trust your instincts 5.  Never speak bad about yourself 6.  Never give up on your dreams 7.  Don't be afraid to say no 8.  Don't be afraid to say yes 9.  Be kind to yourself 10. Let go of what you can't control 11. Stay away from drama and negativity 12. LOVE Hope you found at least one thing that resonates? Which ones resonated with you? Have a lovely week ahead.

Friday Randoms

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Hi all. Hope everyone had a good week. We are having a lot of thunderstorms here and it's kind of annoying just rain all the time. I don't think I got to say this but thank you to everyone who left a kind message or sent an email to me about my mom. I appreciate it and thank you for the prayers, they are much needed and truly appreciated. Regarding my last post about nature vs. nurture, I read this article last week about two sets of twins switched in error -  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/ 07/12/magazine/the-mixed-up- brothers-of-bogota.html?_r=1  - it was such a fascinating read and also mentioned in there was:  One unexpected finding in his research suggested that the effect of a pair’s shared environment — say, their parents — had little bearing on personality. Genes and unique experiences — a semester abroad, an important friend — were more influential. Pretty fascinating. Anyways here are my randoms: I have finally decided that I don't like it when an older woman date