March 2012
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a gentle suggestion
maura:
instead of ‘the new niceness’ or ‘say something nice day’ how about we all just try to celebrate ‘the old trying to not be an asshole’ on a regular basis
February 2012
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“Eliminate “thing” words from your writing.”
– The only useful thing Mr. Franta ever told me (via sophiamaria)
instead of concerning myself with what other...
…I suppose I should start writing, myself. I don’t opine much, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to expunge my view on things every now and again.
i've gotta step my lit game back up.
Reading blogs gets exhausting after awhile. It becomes a grating task to have to sift through the pretension, the self-insistence, and the attention begging and hope that an actual thought-provoking, quality, real post by an actual human being pops up somewhere.
A lot of the essays I see here make me feel really cynical about things.
I check my dashboard, and I hope to read something real. It...
can i minimalize my possessions? →
Granted, I’m not a vagabond—but the concept of minimalizing my possessions has intrigued me. It forces me to think of my necessities and frivolities, what I can do with and what I can do without. I love the idea of minimalizing without being cheap.
Instead of a closet full of cheap shirts, how about a few nice ones and a couple really good suit separates?
Instead of going through a...
oh, muffins!: And this is how you get back into... →
ohmuffins:
Step One: Mentally beat yourself up before you even put on your sneakers.
Step Two: Run one mile.
Step Three: Feel like it’s impossible.
Step Four: Cry a little in front of strangers while your two friends give you a pep talk.
Step Five: Run two more miles. Like a boss.
Step Six:…
I’ve gotta get back on my grind…
"You've confused a 'war on your religion' with...
cognitivedissonance:
— JON STEWART, The Daily Show.
Yep, conservatives.
Jon Stewart returns from break and drops some truth bombs.
i'm in no position to criticize...and this is...
But uhhh…I think I’ll keep my mouth shut.
Maybe it’s more interesting for me to remain cryptic than to be blunt.
hi, im mcdavis: What I've Learned About Smart... →
tmac721:
Going to Harvard means I have the very unique opportunity to be around a lot of smart people. Now, when I say “smart people,” I don’t mean that guy who always wins trivia night. I mean, blazingly intelligent individuals who are regarded as the pre-eminent scholars in their field….
Upon reading this, I realize that my hesitance to ask questions usually stems from one of two...
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Worst Tumblr Ever.: The Internet: →
thenewhotness:
Person 1: Whitney Houston is dead. Person 2: RIP Person 3: What a legend. So sad. Person 4: Here’s a Whitney song. Person 5: Looks like the wrong Whitney got cancelled. Person 6: Too soon. Person 7: I’m annoyed with people complaining about Whitney death jokes. Person 8: I’m annoyed with…
sixseasonsandamovie:
eceu:
Sgt. Pepper’s...
today definitely feels better.
I’ll be able to take this positive energy into karaoke tonight. Karaoke could use a good night tonight.
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