“Nana korobi, ya oki.” Fall down seven times, stand up eight. -Japanese proverb Another chapter in life. I guess that’s what I’m starting. It seems so odd to start over. Yet again. Yet alone. I miss you everyday, and yet, I have found insights into my life and myself from you leaving. I no longerContinue reading “Making the Most Out of Life”
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Taking Up For Yourself
You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. – Winston Churchill I was walking back from the cafeteria to my locker. I had just ate, was feeling good, motivated, had my actual real-live girlfriend beside me, and felt like I was somewhat on the right path. I wasContinue reading “Taking Up For Yourself”
What Happened To You?
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. -Franklin D. Roosevelt We were in love and at your apartment. You were unlike any girl I have ever dated before. You looked different. You acted different. You were more attractive. You were undescribingly unique. I was excited andContinue reading “What Happened To You?”
If You’re Down About Being Broken Up With…
“Son, when the Marine Corps wants you to have a wife, you will be issued one.” – Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, one of the most decorated and famous Marine officers of World War II I was sitting on my parents’ couch late one night watching an epic TV mini-series about the Pacific Theater during WorldContinue reading “If You’re Down About Being Broken Up With…”
Will Boobs Help You Get Over A Breakup?
“The first thing men notice about a woman is her eyes. Then, when her eyes aren’t looking, they notice her breasts.” – Conan O’Brien I was excited to have another weekend with the bros after it had been another rough week at school. I had been taking accounting and business classes that had left meContinue reading “Will Boobs Help You Get Over A Breakup?”
The Importance of Maintaining A Schedule After Your Girlfriend Breaks Up With You
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.“ – Thomas Edison I woke up late the next day tired and irritable. There was a stream of slobber that had pooled the night before onto the bed creating a weird sticky spot thatContinue reading “The Importance of Maintaining A Schedule After Your Girlfriend Breaks Up With You”
5 Things Not To Do After A Breakup
“The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.” – Theodore Roosevelt We as men like to make mistakes seemingly more and more often than our female companions. I have had my fair of mistakes during and after breakups, including but not limited to calling her 24,847 in oneContinue reading “5 Things Not To Do After A Breakup”
5 Rules For How To React Immediately After A Breakup
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. — Arnold Schwarzenagger So you have just had your girlfriend tell you “she wants to take a break” or “she wants to see other people.” Translation – she no longer wantsContinue reading “5 Rules For How To React Immediately After A Breakup”
How To Get Over a Breakup 