When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They told me I didn’t understand the assignment. I told them they didn’t understand life. JohnContinue reading “Chapter 20 – What if”
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Chapter 19 – Jade-isms
My friend Ali is actually the one who gave me the idea for a res-YOU-me. I had been describing how I wanted to create an alternative resume for myself because my siblings always laugh at me for my distinct “Jade-isms.” I got to thinking: What if we all had this type of resume – itContinue reading “Chapter 19 – Jade-isms”
Chapter 11 – The magic of strangers: A collection of thoughts
What if The lightning illuminated the clouds before you? The sunset silhouetted the mountains behind you? The fireflies brightened the summer-storm fog between you (and the two)? What if You met a new friend everywhere you went? You emerged laughing after falling into a waterfall? You stumbled upon live music at the local brewery? WhatContinue reading “Chapter 11 – The magic of strangers: A collection of thoughts”
Chapter 9 – Tiny moments
Life is really such a strange concept. In one way, it makes so much sense. After all, we do get to live it every day, and I don’t know about you, but it’s not like I walk around in a constant state of questioning the meaning of meaning. (I mean, in truth, sometimes I do,Continue reading “Chapter 9 – Tiny moments”
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