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I Said "Yes" to Me!

10/31/2014

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Reposted by Request... Plan Ahead for Peaceful Holiday Season!
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I love the holidays, but as November was approaching, I began to see the stress associated with them and my frustration level began to grow. It’s not the turkey and holiday candy that gets to me, but all the outside activities that keep my calendar full- in a very exhausting way.

Every self-help book in the world insists that we all have choices. I felt the need to exercise mine. I notice that I have a higher tendency to say “yes” to everyone who approaches me during this time of year.  (Oddly, I’ve convinced myself that I do it in the interest of giving back during the holiday season). So, what will be different?

This season, I think I’ll say “yes” to me. What do I want? I want a peaceful, joyous holiday season without the rushed preparation. I want to enjoy the whole season, November all the way through to January. I want to feel new and rested when the new  year begins...



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Education: A Global Human Right

10/17/2014

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Malala Yousafzai Wins the Nobel Peace Prize at Age 17. She risked her life to speak up for  the right to an education as a girl. She is the youngest recipient ever. (You know I love smart women! This is where it starts!) Thank you, Malala, for using your voice, and inspiring us to use our own. Learn more at:
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/10/10/sot-malala-yousafzai-nobel-peace-prize-statement.cnn.html

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More Degrees Please! Everyone can Contribute to Success! 

10/10/2014

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I was honored to speak at the University of Pittsburgh's Annual African American Student Retention Symposium. The University Times, the Faculty and Staff Campus Newspaper, carried some of the high lights.  At the end of the day, I believe that  everyone can contribute to student success. Read more at: http://www.utimes.pitt.edu/?p=32522

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