December 2010
You're respectable all the time.
Pep Talk: You respect yourself everyday and tonight is no different. You will conduct yourself with grace and dignity, like always. You will only surround yourself with people that treat you well and your high self esteem will attract quality company. Today remind yourself: I’m respectable all the time.
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Shout Out: Lee is single for 1 more day!!!
“I’m getting marrrrrrrried on New Year’s Eve!….to the best man on earth” - Lee Hear that, fellas?! One more day and this foxy lady is off the market. Lee, I’m so glad love found you when you were ready to be found! This will be icing on the cake of an already accomplished and beautiful life. Also, I hope you get everything on your registry. xoxoxoxoxox When...
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You're too busy to wonder.
Pep Talk: Sometimes it’s better not to care what the person you’re currently obsessed with is doing. They’re probably not doing anything that interesting, but you could be. Go occupy yourself. It’s time for you to care about your every move, not theirs.
Today remind yourself: I’m too busy to wonder.
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Shout Out: Amelia made the Dean's list!!!
“My daughter Amelia just received a letter saying that she made the Dean’s list this semester at college!” - Helen, proud and grateful mom This is fantastic! The Dean has good taste. Amelia, your brain must be humongous. Keep on learning and you’ll be interesting forever. Helen, proud parents are the best! xoxoxoxo When something good happens to you, I want to hear about...
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You'll discuss this in person.
Pep Talk: You know it’s pointless to fight. Well, it’s especially pointless to fight over chat or text. People get all bold when they’re typing and they write things they’d never have the balls to say to your face. Do not engage. The bigger person signs off first! Wait to say what you have to until you see them face to face and, hopefully, by that time you can resolve...
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Shout Out: Birthday Girl, Josslynn, Graduated a...
“I turned 21 and graduated from Westmont College all within a week of each other” -Josslynn
Happy Birthday, beautiful! Now is the winter of your totally astonishing overachievement. So, so great.
xoxoxoxoxox When something good happens to you, I want to hear about it. Graduations, good work, positive relationship stuff, being a super friend, getting a badass compliment- anything...
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Shout Out: Courtney has her shit together!!!
“This has been a whirlwind of a year. I’ve been through a divorce, gotten back into school, figured myself out, and finally found a career that makes me feel like my life has purpose. How lucky do I feel? Very. To boot, I’ll be having the best Christmas ever with the best combination of people. To say I feel fortunate is an understatement. Way to watch life work itself out, while...
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Shout Out: Juliet's album is music to our ears!!!
“I self-released my CD “WANDERLUST” after a long, hard year of working on it!! I feel SO accomplished and happy!! This has been my dream for such a long time and I’m so thrilled to be living in this moment.” - Juliet (check her out here.)
This is wonderful news! I hope you sell a million of them! Congrats on all your work, darling.
xoxoxoxoxo
When something good...
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Gratitude lifts you.
Pep Talk: Sometimes everything seems shitty. It’s not, but it can feel that way. Everything sucks and all you want to do is complain, but even the person you normally complain to is annoying you. Boo. No matter how bad things are, there is a bright side. It might not be blindingly bright, but there’s a glimmer somewhere. Stop thinking. Look around you. Find something that isn’t...
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It's a good day.
Pep Talk: You’re going to have a wonderful day today. I can just tell. Every item on your agenda will be checked off quickly and easily, leaving you with plenty of time to relax. You’re going to add your own personal sparkle to every interaction. Go get em, Killer.
Today remind yourself: It’s a good day.
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You're allowed to say no.
Pep Talk: I know it feels awful to say no to someone you love, but you have to look after yourself first. You can’t be saying yes to everyone and everything or you’ll wind up with no free time, no money, and crabs. You don’t have to give a reason why you’re saying no, just be firm. It’s your decision and you have to do what’s right for you.
Today remind...
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You're allowed to say no.
Pep Talk: I know it feels awful to say no to someone you love, but you have to look after yourself first. You can’t be saying yes to everyone and everything or you’ll wind up with no free time, no money, and crabs. You don’t have to give a reason why you’re saying no, just be firm. It’s your decision and you have to do what’s right for you.
Today remind...
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Shout Out: Kate got her dream job!!
“My big great news is that after working for almost 3 years at a dead-end, soul-sucking job, I finally landed my dream job. I’ve been interviewing for months and was all ready to resign myself to another just-okay job, but I managed to score my absolute dream position working as an Assistant Director in college admissions… for a VERY hefty raise! Your words of encouragement...
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You don't have time for perfection.
Pep Talk: Nothing is perfect. Isn’t that wonderful to hear! I mean, of course you’re the perfect you, but that’s pretty much where perfection ceases. Let it go. The need to be flawless creates worry and anxiety- worry and anxiety that will keep you stagnant and give you stress pimples. You don’t need that shit. You are what you are and you’ll do what you do and that...
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Shout Out: Hannah lost 10 lbs!!!
“For the last few years since my best friend Hannah moved to the other side of the country, we’ve been writing letters to each other regularly. She’s been dealing with a lot of stress for a few years and had gained some weight, which she’s been trying to lose for a while. Today, she told me she’d lost ten pounds. I know this has been a big deal for her and she’s...
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Finals are your bitch.
Pep talk: Your brain is so full of information that there is not a thing on this test that you haven’t at least skimmed. You’re going to march in there with your #2 pencil (or whatever) and you’re going to mark a whole shitload of right answers. And then, you know what? You’re going to go on break.
Today remind yourself: Finals are my bitch.
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Shout Out: Kelley to wow NY!
“I want to tell you about something awesome my best friend Kelley did: She was one of only 4 females actresses to be accepted to the New York Showcase, where she will audition for theater in the big apple this March! That’s craziness right there!” -Rebecca
Woo Kelley! You must be super talented. I have no doubt you will shine in March and beyond. Act your face off, sister, and...
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Shout out: Michaela is an awesome bestie!
“Nothing makes me happier than making my best friend happy. In this last year I have been there for her when she cried, and even more to make her laugh. I love telling her I love her and complementing everything about her. She’s a beautiful person and now she knows that she can conquer anything because her best friend has faith in her.” -Michaela
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You're fucking gorgeous.
Pep Talk: With or without make up, hair done or undone, you are very pretty. It’s a glow about you, a warmth that comes from inside. You can permit yourself to feel confident about your appearance. You look really really great, babe.
Today remind yourself: I’m fucking gorgeous.
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You're not invincible but you're popular.
A Pep Talk for Tumblr: So you crashed. That sucks. But hey, at least now you know how loved you are. It’s like you got to attend your own funeral and saw people unable to function, sobbing, and rolling on the floor in pain. People were totally bored without you. Turns out, you’re the life of the internet party. Today, I’m embarrassed to admit, I Googled the absurdly broad phrase...
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You're getting healthier.
Pep Talk: Hey, Cold and Flu Season- FUCK YOU. You’ve got a bunch of us sick as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore. We’re going to hydrate and rest and wear you down and, in a few days, we won’t even remember you. So bring it, Cold and Flu Season, because we’re going to beat you.
Today remind yourself: I’m getting healthier.
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Shout out: Things are looking up for Jordan!
“I’m Jordan (froyoho.tumblr.com) and I’ve had the worst past three-four months. After deciding to take a break from school for the foreseeable future and get a full time job, that proved easier said than done. I was kicked off a podcast that I helped found, on top. Shortly after, my step dad lost his job and my car needs it’s transmission rebuilt (1500$, ugh) I’ve...
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You are a moving speaker.
Pep Talk: It’s hard to give a speech. Be it a toast or lecture, public speaking is stressful! You’re going to do great but, in reality, it doesn’t matter what you say, people will hear what they want to. As long as you’re coming from a place of love, your audience will be moved. Also, feel free to start your own applause when you’re done. They won’t notice.
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It's just money.
Pep Talk: So money is a little tight right now. Ok. You’re going to be fine. Let’s start brainstorming some creative ways to make cash. Hmmmm. You… could… sell your eggs. Or sperm. Or plasma. Or ask for a raise. Or tutor a rich kid. Or put ads on your website. Or pick up coins that fall under drive through windows. Or cut off your cable. Or ask all your friends to give you...
