Know that YOU had a purpose before ANYONE else had an opinion so understand that your life may not fit the guidelines of "The List" because it was never designed to anyways. #EffTheList.
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The more I look for bits of joy, the more I realize that they're all around me, I'm just not paying attention enough.
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Every time I started to write last week, I couldn’t. Well… let me take that back, I could, but it wouldn’t have been authentic.
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I love a good TED Talk. I would love to catch a live talk one day, but at $7,500 a ticket, I'll be content with my playlists online... for now.
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Irritation. Annoyance. We’ve all been there. Generally, these things work itself out over time, but what happens when tension lingers longer than necessary, and it becomes tension… shade?
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Mondays can be rough. Especially Mondays that come after a 3 day weekend filled with family, friends and fun. It can be hard to drag into work after a weekend reset, so I'm starting a Monday Morning Thoughts series in hopes of not allowing Mondays to be so... blah. Today, I'm on the topic of Support.
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Equality for all! On Friday, June 26, history was made for the LGBT community who have been fighting for the right to HAVE equal rights; and personally I've never been more proud to be an American. In spite of beliefs, popular religions, and ideas, the Supreme Court has passed a monumental decision that will shape the country for the rest of its days. I am filled with so much joy to know that my friends, and my friends' friends have the same rights that I have. On June 26, 2015, love WON.
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It's my birthday! With me turning 24 on the 24th, it's officially my golden year! I have literally waited for THIS birthday my entire life and now that it's here, I'm more excited than ever! For this post, I'm doing something a little different and coming to you in the form of video. After a full 23 years of living these are things that I absolutely know for sure. Grab some popcorn, a glass of wine, and enjoy!
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This time of year is always my favorite. June 20-24 is the one time of the year where we (the McGills) all have a day to celebrate. The beginning of summer, my mom’s birthday (20th), Father’s Day (21st) and my birthday (24th) all happen in one week and everybody wins! :)
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In the past few days, I've been learning how to use Pinterest. Everyone tells me about it, but I now see where the addiction comes from and why it is so popular. It is so EASY to lose countless hours of the day on the site, pinning recipes to try, DIY projects, and {one day} wedding inspiration.
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It's graduation season so first, CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2015! Your days of papers, exams, all-nighters and cram sessions are over (for now) and you're faced with the daunting challenge of: "The Real World" (whatever that is).
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