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One memory in particular
May 10 2010 My memories of my mom are obviously few, since she died when I was just 6 years old. Many of them are things that we all take for granted: her picking me up from school, organizing and flawlessly (in my mind) executing birthday parties and swimming lessons. Those memories are precious and permanently etched on…continued →
The secret of my success
May 02 2010 I don’t know about you, but I’m usually deep in thought, unaware of my surroundings as I change into my workout clothes for a trip to the gym. I’m either reflecting on the day that just ended or thinking about what lies ahead for the next day. It turns out not paying attention to my wardrobe choices can lead to some interesting moments in the locker room.
One less habit
Feb 23 2010 Some time in late September of last year, I stopped biting my fingernails. I don’t know the day, hour and minute at which I ceased a lifelong habit, but I can tell you I’m quite pleased with myself anyway. I’ve been hesitant to mention it here, in large part because of the significance. I bit my fingernails for my entire life.
Where are you going?
Feb 14 2010 Every now and then, something or someone will cause me to ask myself, “where are you going?” (I mean “going” in the metaphorical sense and not the literal sense. Though, knowing where you are going *in life* often means actually going somewhere too.)

