January 2012
18 posts
New year, same goals.
Jan 1st
December 2011
32 posts
Mastering the Art of Living Meaningfully Well -... →
“In an era where the prosperity we once took for granted appears to be crumbling around us, when the plight of the present seems to be somewhere between facepalm, headdesk, and epic fail, when the great challenges of today are nothing less than rebuilding economy, polity, and society — here’s what I believe you’re going to have to get lethally serious about: your own human...
Dec 30th
“I enjoy going against Melo because I always win.”
– Kobe Bryant, after The Lakers 99-82 win over the The Knicks
Dec 30th
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Ellie Goulding Grey Goose Rising Icons Series Part 1: Artist Portrait
Dec 29th
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Dec 27th
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Looking back on 2011 and forward to 2012
Riddled with major setbacks and triumphant successes, it has been a tumultuous year indeed. Tearing my ACL and getting surgery was both a physical and mental challenge that I think I handled well given the circumstances. And the seemingly endless, stressful, and rejection filled internship search of the spring turned out to be a rewarding learning experience. It also finalized my decision to study...
Dec 24th
“Enthusiasm…the sustaining power of all great action.”
– Samuel Smiles (via bitchville)
Dec 24th
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Dec 22nd
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Dec 20th
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So this is goodbye
To the source of the best memories I’ve made over the past 2 and a half years. To some of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with. And to one of the finest liberal arts institutions I’ve had the proud honor of attending. It’s been a truly wonderful, incredible, and unforgettable journey. All I can say is that no matter where I...
Dec 18th
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Gretchen Carlson Dumbs Down. I can’t believe I haven’t seen this until today. Jon Stewart is just too good.
Dec 15th
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Dec 14th
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From The Alchemist
Worth a reblog because it’s been so relevant the past few weeks. royu: storytellingbox: “I’m the king of Salem,” the old man (Melchizedek) had said. “Why would a king be talking with a shepherd?” the boy asked, awed and embarrassed. “For several reasons. But let’s say that the most important is that you have succeeded in discovering your Personal Legend.” The boy didn’t know what a...
Dec 14th
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“The TLC reality show All-American Muslim, which follows five families in...”
– All-American Muslim Meets an Un-American Advertising Pullout | Entertainment | TIME.com The Florida Family Association criticizes the show because it “hides the Islamic agenda’s clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.” The organization’s mission statement is to...
Dec 12th
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“So I am certainly urging my grandchildren – or anyone who else who might ask an...”
– David Klement (via NY Times)
Dec 11th
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“Fantasy is silver and scarlet, indigo and azure, obsidian veined with gold and...”
– - George R.R. Martin (via bad-w0lf)
Dec 10th
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“They’re professionals at this in Russia, so no matter how many Jell-O...”
– Anthony Bourdain, A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines
Dec 9th
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“Ask Osama bin Laden … if I engage in appeasement.”
– President Obama • Gauntlet thrown. (via joshsternberg, nationaljournal) In which a comment about non-appeasement appeases many.  (via shortformblog)
Dec 9th
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“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.”
– Gloria Steinem (via bitchville)
Dec 5th
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2012 Itinerary
January - May: Study Abroad; Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania May - August: Intuit Marketing Internship; Woodland Hills, CA August - December: Columbia University 2012 is my year.
Dec 3rd
I solemnly swear to change my approach.
Dec 1st