Y.O.L.O. is by FAR one of the most annoying phrases of the 21st century next to swag being used in a Toyota Commercial. That little girl is so cute. Anyway, I love a bit of reckless abandonment of inhibition as the next person. But, Y.O.L.O. has gotten too large and gone too far. Y.O.L.O. nowContinue reading "Y.O.L.O. & Ratchets versus Class & Carpe Diem"
It Comes From Inside
The Secret, I Declare, The Laws of Thinking and many other books have been penned with a common theme of thinking positively to bring about positive results. Finally, popular American authors have caught something children everywhere have known since the 1930s. However slow the learning curve truly is, positive thinking has its benefits. The concept behindContinue reading "It Comes From Inside"
Quote of the Day 1: Men Become
Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But, when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning. Mahatma Gandhi
What is Class?
I've been taking a good amount of time out to develop myself as a person to truly be able to write anything helping others out. So, starting both blogs at the same time. Lessons in Class and milesspann.wordpress.com. I am inspired and finally feel like I can get a lot of my thoughts out toContinue reading "What is Class?"
Be Bold
Confidence, Self-Assurance, Poise, Assertiveness, Authority, Sureness and Boldness. All of these traits are 7 classic and common adjectives used to describe great leaders. Each one relatively builds up to mean one thing; the unwavering belief in self and the ability to hold on to that belief under any opposition and circumstances. Boldness: not hesitating orContinue reading "Be Bold"
Unexpected Turns
I promise you, if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Over the past few years, my life has gone so far off the beaten path that I might as well found a new continent or the City of Gold. If things would have ended up how I originally planned, I wouldContinue reading "Unexpected Turns"
Ordinary Day
I randomly was picking songs for me to listen to off my iPod and came across Vanessa Carlton's Ordinary Day. Today though, something was strangely familiar and different about the way I felt about her chorus. I listened over and over to the song and it kept echoing in my head. That boy, that ordinaryContinue reading "Ordinary Day"
In the Face of Adversity
There are many times in life where you will face challenges that seem insurmountable. Those are the challenges that you ask yourself, how did I get myself into this. Those are the moments in life where part of you just wants to go hide under the covers and not go out until it's gone, likeContinue reading "In the Face of Adversity"
Take The First Step
Yesterday, I wrote a post about my current situation and the desire to make more out of where I am now. However, in such desire, I am somewhat at a loss. I HAVE NO CLUE WHERE TO START!! The first step is frightening. The first step is confusing. It's like you are standing in frontContinue reading "Take The First Step"
A Call to Excellence (My Return)
I haven't written anything here in six weeks. I apologize for my absence, but in the process of New Years Resolutions was a truly new start in me returning to school after a too long hiatus. Over this past month and a half, I have been regaining confidence in my abilities to perform and moreContinue reading "A Call to Excellence (My Return)"
