Monthly Archives: October 2011

Regret

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Lissa

Most of the things I regret have to do with hurting other people, not myself. Sure, I’ve made mistakes and gone through hard times, but I don’t regret the problems and pain since I’ve learned so many lessons. What I … Continue reading →

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Connection

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Lissa

My uncle has been quite sick lately, which has me thinking a lot about him and our relationship. I have long felt a deep connection to my uncle. There’s no reason for me to feel closer to him than anyone … Continue reading →

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Smarts

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Lissa

Smarts. I got ’em. Well, at least according to standardized tests. So, having a high IQ means I’m the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and I’ve discovered the cure for cancer, right? Well, actually a high IQ predicts success … Continue reading →

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Envy

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Lissa

I recently drove around the town where I grew up. “An affluent village,” according to Wikipedia. The thing is, the village may have been affluent, but I wasn’t. I lived on the wrong side of the tracks (well, it’s the … Continue reading →

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