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“Operation: Go-For-Broke-For-Halloween” – Mission Accomplished

Rather than do homework or laundry–both of which are very important to get done–I spent the day completeing my costume. Honestly, I am really pleased with how well it has turned out, and I am super-excited for this weekend. I … Continue reading

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Bureaucracy, 999+ : Humanity, 1

Most of you are probably unaware of my recent WVU crisis, but the matter has been resolved today. After this semester, I would only need 4 credits to graduate: Advertising Campaigns, Communications Organizations/Institutions, English Literature, and Humanities.

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All the cool kids are doing it.

FDA Public Health Advisory Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked manufacturers of the following antidepressant drugs to include in their labeling a Warning statement that recommends close observation of adult and pediatric patients treated with these agents for … Continue reading

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This seems like it should be important to me: Depression and dreaming.

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Coming home makes me realize just how empty and lonely this place is. One of the worst things about living alone is that no one misses you when you are gone, and no one care and no one knows when … Continue reading

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I am not sure if it is sinus pressure, blood pressure, a brain tumor, or just the mysterious merciful grace of God, but it feels as though my cluttered, sprawling mind has finally grown too large to be contained within … Continue reading

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why can’t i just be happy with all of the great things that i have? i don’t think that i will ever be happy.

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Boys don’t cry. Girls are made of everything nice.

(5 of 8) “Don’t cry!” – Rather than deny your child’s feelings, talk about her emotions. Give your child the words to express herself, and ultimately she’ll cry less. (6 of 8) “Wait till Daddy gets home” – Passing the … Continue reading

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I’ve been noticing of late that almost everyone seems to be searching for short-term fixes for potentially permanent problems. I find that to some extent, I am prey to this foolish process as well. It seems that if we could … Continue reading

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In an alternate reality, I would be Richie Cunningham.

I wish life were more like “Happy Days”. It also makes me wonder what show my personal life is most like? Considering that there are and have been so many TV shows made, I’m sure that there must be a … Continue reading

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