January 2011
10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes...
It usually takes us much longer to change our moods than we’d like it to take. Here are ten things you can do in ten minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love.
1. Watch “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. See it online at www.Oprah.com . This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you’ve ever invested in front of...
“Colors show after the moon. I should go, see you in June.”
– Smashing Pumpkins
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, and the truth.”
– Buddha
infusedwithsunshine asked: Dear Jenn,
It's strange how similar we are in some ways, if you think about it.
That's all.
Love, Kelsey
It's strange how similar we are in some ways, if you think about it.
That's all.
Love, Kelsey
Stressed.
I just want to be beautiful.
Essay B for CUBoulder
He always told me, “Never lose your sense of humor.” Negativity plagues even the youngest minds, and avoiding it seemed unachievable; however, Grandpa proved me wrong last spring. Warren T. Leander approached death with wit, passed away humorously, and even remained as an amusing influence on his funeral. His loving and positive lifestyle still influences my choices to this day.
During the...
Essay A for CUBoulder
If I had the capability to watch myself flawlessly pull off all of my aspirations in a montage to the beat of some 80’s theme song, I would feel dramatically relieved. As grateful as I am for my opportunities and bright future, I can admit for the first time in my life that I am genuinely nervous about the next few years, and aware that the choices I make no longer impact my parents as much as...
Listen
Sorry, Karley.
Dear Karley,
I have a couple things to say about your previous post, but first, I must level with you. I don’t like Manitou anymore than you do. In fact, I would even say I dislike it. I moved to Colorado from California just in time to start middle school with 300 kids I didn’t know, and I’m still alienated from my peers due to the simple fact that I didn’t belong to...
School.
I want to go to school, but I don’t. Manitou is full of people who really don’t care whether or not I exist. Leah probably wishes I would get hit by a bus. I texted her tonight and said:
Anger is just a cowardly extension of sadness. It’s a lot easier to be angry at someone than it is to tell them you’re hurt. I’m sorry.
But I doubt I will get any sort of...
California.
I miss you, California. I’m not some dumbass bitch poser like everyone else. I grew up with you. I want you back. I want you back so bad. I spent every day with you until I was dragged to this fucking nightmare. So many commitments were broken. Everyone leaves me. Why do they leave? What’s wrong with me?
My dad left, then came back.
Andrew left twice, and came back twice.
Nicole...
Zero.
I literally have zero friends.
2011.
The year I will graduate.
I’m tipsy. I want to be drunk. I should respect Andrew.
5 new years kisses, bitches.
