I think one of the most difficult parts about growing up is staying true to yourself because most of the time we aren't so sure of who that person is. It's so easy to want to change in order to fit it in with the popular-crowd. And I could never blame you for hiding a… Continue reading Who You Are
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Do Something That Scares You
I once read a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt which stated: "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face". What Eleanor meant wasn't that fear is some emotion to be ignored - or not taken seriously. No, fear is far more powerful than even… Continue reading Do Something That Scares You
What Your First Night at College is Actually Like
So you've just finished your last high school summer. Nerves are at an all time high, Mom's minivan is packed to the lid, and you're all ready to set out for college. You're worried about how you'll make friends, about how your studies are going to go. Everyone's told you about how tough college courses… Continue reading What Your First Night at College is Actually Like
Revenge of the Dreamers
When we were kids and we were asked what we wanted to be when we were older, we told them we wanted to be Astronauts, Weathermen, Princesses, Cowboys, or even the President. The people we told chuckled and told us we could be anything our little hearts desired. A few years later when we asked… Continue reading Revenge of the Dreamers