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What does Anxiety/Depression MEAN?

If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or obsessive behavior – it is not an indicator that there is anything wrong with you. Quite the opposite. Observe: Serotonin If you went to the doctor and, after having your blood tested, he … Continue reading

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Monday Pic-Me-Up

If you’re my friend on Facebook, you may have already seen some of these. Otherwise, here’s a bunch of my favorite funny photos from last week, in order to help suppress those Monday Blues: (click to see larger versions)

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Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Overall Rating: 5 Stars (Loved It!) Coraline is bored by the rain, and tries to fill her hours by exploring the large house her parents recently moved into. She soon finds that beyond a door is another version of her … Continue reading

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How to Get Published Flowchart

I still remember the life-changing newsflash, the first time I spoke with a well-known author and he told me, “Your first book isn’t going to publish. But that’s okay, you need to write it anyway because your next book will … Continue reading

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Book Review: Variant by Robison Wells

Overall Rating: 5 stars Variant begins with Benson, a teen boy jaded by the foster system, as he pulls up his new school – an exciting program which he hopes will launch him into a new life. The moment he … Continue reading

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Empathy through Academics

I think there is something about the creative mind that opens us to the world. There is something about this life that we love, and other things that we hate, and they affect us in a big way. They inspire … Continue reading

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2011 Reading – Final Report

I wanted to read a book per week last year, but I finished at 41. I’m pretty happy with that, what with catching up on the Wheel of Time and finishing my first novel. Here is a list of all … Continue reading

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The Growth and Development of Political Sam

After a lot of thought and reflection, I have decided to break one of my major rules about statements on the internet – to avoid politics, religion, and global warming. Keeping with my regular theme of being a total schitzo, … Continue reading

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Looking Back on 2011

In my previous post, I highlighted some of the things I will NOT miss about 2011. This time, I’ll be talking about some of the things about 2011 that were SO awesome that I just can’t wait to see what … Continue reading

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Good Riddance Day!

Today is Good Riddance Day! Time to say good-bye to some of the worst experiences of this year. Good Riddance To: Failed Weight-Loss Attempts Pre-Wedding Stress Student Budget Pressure Stupid Arguments Looking down on myself for not finishing a novel … Continue reading

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