When I was in Boy Scouts one of the merit badges I earned was Lifesaving. The most important lesson I took from that experience was that if a person is drowning you should never jump in to try to save them. Instead, look for an object to throw to them to help them float or … Continue reading Me, Myself and I
Dreams
A Mother’s Love
"But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins." — Mitch Albom There is nothing quite like a mother's love. You feel it in the softness and warmth of their hugs. You feel it in the smiles and laughs you share when something funny is said or done. … Continue reading A Mother’s Love
I Quit
Quitting is looked at as such a cowardly act of throwing determination and perseverance out the window in favor of comfort and familiarity. Growing up, I found myself either quitting things that I found too daring, scary or difficult, or avoiding them altogether. But there comes a time when you can't quit. You have to … Continue reading I Quit
When good things happen to good people
Bad things – they always happen to good people, or so we are told. But every once in a while something fantastic comes around to a very good and deserving person. I think we tend to focus on when bad things happen to good people because it tends to be unfair and undeserving. It fills … Continue reading When good things happen to good people
24: The year of building the beyond
When I dream, I dream big. I can envision the happy ending and the amazing success story. The only problem is I leave my dreams up in the sky and take little time to build the ladder of goals that will help me climb my way up. I seemed to have a knack for letting … Continue reading 24: The year of building the beyond
Far and wide
Whenever you start a new chapter in your life it can be daunting. After all starting a new chapter means ending an old one. And ending an old chapter implies leaving parts of your life behind. That statement may have some truth to it. But what I have found to be true is that you … Continue reading Far and wide
How I Met Ted Mosby
I promise this won't take 9 years to read. But this is the story of How I Met Ted Mosby. It was February 2013, also known as Doppelganger Week and working in the office of the college newspaper, a coworker tells me how I remind them of a man by the name of Ted Mosby. "You … Continue reading How I Met Ted Mosby
13 lessons I learned in 2013
13. Count to 10 and take a deep breath. My mom has always told me that patience is a virtue. Unfortunately, I lack it. But what I have learned in 2013, is that sometimes you have no other choice than to be patient. Whether its dealing with people who infuriate you, to worrying about things … Continue reading 13 lessons I learned in 2013
Gorc Meets World 