Tag: lessons
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Forgiveness
I had a dream a few weeks ago that left me feeling devastated. I dreamed I called off my wedding the day it was to happen. I couldn’t go through with it, it didn’t feel right. I looked into the eyes of the man I supposed I would marry, and said, “Please don’t hate me,…
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Try A Little Tenderness
A day ago, I was having an emotional heart-to-heart with a friend of mine who was complimenting me. It made me uncomfortable while it thrilled me, and he said aloud: “You have terrible self-esteem.” Being told you have low self-esteem (and that it shows) does the opposite of fixing your low self-esteem, FYI. In the…
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The Five Scariest Moments in Trapeze
The scaffolding on top of the building? That’s the trapeze school! 1. Climbing the 20 foot tall ladder to get to the platform – exacerbated by the fact that the trapeze structure sits on the roof of a building, making you three stories and 20 feet high in the air. 2. With your toes over…
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On Selfies
I’m going to put this out there with zero judgement, and only love: I think I might hate self-portraits. Please don’t immediately click the “Unfollow” button! I’m not condemning anyone for their self-portraits. You guys, you professional photographers, you have amazing photo skills. You do your hair and your makeup and put on pretty clothes,…
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Always Take A Pedicab
I always walk through Central Park on my way to work. Four or five days a week, at varying times, since last May. Often enough that the pedicab drivers, who yell out and solicit every passing pedestrian, don’t really pester me anymore. Until last Monday, that is. Two ciggie-smoking Irish pedicab drivers caught me coming…
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A Star Is Born – or The Thing I’ll Keep Forever
One of the topics that came up in therapy for me was my fear of making decisions. It’s easier to back down to a safe place and go with the flow than it is to strike out and take a chance, if that chance holds unknown circumstances. The story of my little star is that…
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Know It By Heart Beneath A Stone
Source: Uploaded by user via Meghan-Sara on Pinterest When I was fourteen, I truly believed that : “The reduction of the universe to a single being, the expansion of a single being into God, this is love. Love is the salutation of the angel to the stars. How sad the soul when it is sad…
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How To Meet Cute Boys On The Subway
Step One: Follow him onto the train like the scent of a pie cooling on a windowsill. Situate yourself where you have a perfect view. Step Two: Stare. Drool. Step Three: Silently will them to look up at you. Bore your eyes into the side of their head until your gaze becomes palpable to him…
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Everybody’s Talkin’ Bout How To Survive A Bus Trip
Okay, so maybe bus travel isn’t as dramatic as back when Joe Buck rode all the way to New York City to find his dreams. But in the years since I’ve been traveling back and forth to and from NYC, I’ve been stuck in hours of traffic, rode through countless storms, and even been slightly…
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Do The Right Thing
I think I have a bit of a “Hero Complex.” Last week at work, near closing time, a young teenaged girl approached me with wet eyelashes and red nose, asking if anyone had turned in a white iPhone. Instead of just telling her “no, none such phone has been turned in,” I led her around…
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Facebook: Doin’ It Wrong, Part Two
Source: searchenginewatch.com via Lois on Pinterest I love Facebook, you love Facebook, we all love Facebook. But I think we can agree that it can use some improvements. And no, Zuckerberg, we are not (with all due respect) asking for another news ticker on the right-hand margin. Thanks, and no. First of all, if you…
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Not Okay, Cupid. Not Okay.
Seeing as how it is Valentine’s Day, most of you are enjoying romantic dates with your cherished significant others. I, being insignificant, am single. And as such, I thought I would take this opportunity to regale you with some horror stories from the single side of life. Source: underware.nl via Magda on Pinterest I am…
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Pin Win: T-Shirt Drawer Overhaul
It is known that I have not had the best relationship with Pinterest “life hacks.” You know, those tips that look oh-so-easy on Pinterest and work for soooo many Pinners and have cute graphics and fonts and an adorable hipster chick with winged eyeliner and a topknot smiling through the photo tutorial? Those are mostly…
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Always Bring Your Own Bags to Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s has the greatest stuff. Succulent baked tofu. Delectable peanut butter salted caramel truffles. And adorable hipster cashiers. I stopped in there last week for some groceries and that’s it, I swear. The cashier-director directed me towards a tall, lithe, curly-moppped cashier with glasses. Swoon. I placed my groceries on the register and pulled…
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Make the Most of Moments
… Did I ever tell you about the best date I ever went on? We met after work, at my favourite French restaurant. We chatted so intensely for so long that the waitress grew impatient with our inability to focus on deciding what to order. I think it took an hour for us to finally…
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2 Years
2 years ago today the world lost a beautiful, pure soul. Love often. Forgive often. Live each day as your last. Thanks for your legacy, pal. RIP
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Always Stuff Your Bra
Nothing is certain in this world, least of all New York City. The only offense is a good defense. And when you’re desperate for a wee, and stoop to use a public restroom, only to find that your stall is devoid of toilet paper, you’ll be glad you have those extra tissues in your bra.
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Always Do Your Own Laundry
Saturday morning laundry is a ritual: roomie and I carry our own things around the block to the laundromat, hang out and talk and dish, and wash our clothes. It’s very fun, very Manhattan, and it’s nice to have clean clothes. This week, however, she’s out of town! Lonely laundry for little yours truly! Or…
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Always Brush Your Teeth
On Tuesday, I woke up in a bit of a funk. No, not just a funk. Worse than a funk. As I told my coworkers at the start of my third nine-hour shift that week, I felt entombed in a granite version of myself lazily yearning to break free in slow motion while everyone and…
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Bean Burrito Enchiladas Recipe
First of all, don’t say what I think you’re going to say: “But, Meghan, I can’t cook!” Stop. Stop it. I once burned water…IN THE MICROWAVE. I’m not even sure that’s physically possible, but rest assured, it happened. So if I’m telling you this is easy to cook, THIS IS EASY TO COOK. Here’s what…