It’s no secret that living with your significant other will change your relationship. But putting in the extra effort to ensure it changes for...
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Four Ways To Make Google Technology Work For YOU
Say goodbye to the past and hello to what is new!
When William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” he had no idea what tricks Google had up their sleeve. Get ready to update your life this spring. Google offers amazing free resources that will take your life out of the “2000 and LATE”...
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Stop Settling and Start Living!
In the game of life you have many types of players. Some are always the center of attention, others chime in only when they need to. There is the scapegoat, the sweetheart, the antagonizer. The winner and the loser. The list goes on, but the interesting thing is that most shift-shape and adapt...
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Dealing With Trashy Neighbors
“Won’t you be my neighbor?” was the theme song and signature question Mr. Rogers asked his viewers every morning. Although he had some colorful characters on his show, they are nothing compared the neighbors who live below me.
Here is some of the background information:
We share a stairway outside. This means in order to get...
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How to Kick-Butt on a First Date
Although I do not consider myself a professional on dating, I have some hot tips ensuring at least your end of the bargain is a success.
1. Don’t do something boring that feels like a job interview. Pick something team oriented. Call me crazy, but I refuse to go on movie dates. They offer no...
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Sharing Food with Roommates: No Longer a Kindergarten Golden Rule
Since the beginning of time, humans have had the same basic necessities of survival: shelter, clothing, and food. It seems that whenever there is more than one person living in a space, food becomes an issue.
“In the pantry, everyone gets a shelf. In the fridge, it is a free for all. We divided...
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Do You Live in a “Mean Girl” World?
Remember the movie “Mean Girls”? It came out only a few years ago but is referenced all the time. It simply shed some light on the way some girls really behave. In a nutshell, it is a group of women who act like friends when they really all hate each other. Instead of being...
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Improve Your Overall Health: Give Reiki a Try!
About a month ago, I was cruising through campus, checking out the area where students and vendors often set up their tables to sell or promote things. I was stopped by a poster talking about Chakras. I met Aaron, a volunteer student whom is building up his portfolio and gaining experience doing Reiki. After...
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To Move or Not to Move?! Advice on Moving-In With Your BFF
Whether it is your first time renting an apartment or you are an old pro, there is always an underlying question:
SHOULD I MOVE IN WITH MY BEST FRIEND???
Depending on your lifestyle, it might be better to move in with an acquaintance. It is such a delicate subject that EVERYONE has either dealt with firsthand...
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With Spring Right Around the Corner, It’s About Time To Take Out My Trusty Bike
Spring is in the air! With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I cannot help but think green! Particularly one of my favorite modes of transportation around the green earth: my bicycle!
Living in a small space has some challenges. I find the best way to get away from a messy roommate, cramped bedroom,...
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How Private Should Privacy Be?
Tracey Emin’s Everyone I have Ever Slept With is a piece of work. At its basic level, the artwork is a tent that has names appliquéd inside of it- 102 names to be exact. “Holy promiscuity!” would be the first thing that comes to my mind. But Emin had another take on the subject....
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