Reach!

Have you ever wanted to raise your hand in class let it be for any reason, but you felt "too shy" to actually do it? I know I've been in that situation. The only reason most of us don't do it because we don't want to answer wrong or we are afraid what our classmates will think of our response. Now thats called inhibiting yourself and showing importance to your fears. So what if the answer is wrong and why does it matter what your classmates will think? Don't think that oh I "can't" change that. Yes you can! Its only about trying.

Remember you only live once so raise that hand up high in the air, answer with confidence, don't think about it twice, and just do life! 

Rain rain go away?

Have you ever wanted to dance in the rain? It's a perfect summer afternoon as the sun shines brightly down, and you're sitting on your back porch reading a book or shooting hoops with your friends. Suddenly, it gets really dark and you see storm clouds luring in the distance. In a way you're kind of glad because it will get cooler and shady. However, at the same time you are thinking I wouldn't mind cooling off in the rain. You're in a dilemma should I run inside quickly before it starts to pour or should I stay outside and embrace the rain. Now do what you may, but life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dancing in the rain!

Remember you only live once so spread your arms, let the rain fall, pick your best dance moves, and just do life!

Smile it's addicting!

Have you ever had the urge to smile at a stranger just because its something polite to do? You never actually did it because you're afraid of how that person will perceive it or you don't want to be that "weird" one smiling at everyone that walks by you. Trust me when I say this, your smile is the best accessory you can EVER wear and it should be utilized as often as possible. Its the fact of life, everyone wants to be around a happy person because they exude a positive energy that is addicting, and you know that it puts you in a better mood when a random stranger smiles at you. A smile is understood by every culture, race, and religion. Its most common thing that defines human behavior. Let go of your inhibitions, fears, or what others will think of you. Smile as often as you can because it will make such a difference to the person your smiling at.

Remember you only live once so start making that little upward curve with your lips daily, show the world how you feel, and just do life!

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The truth about friendship

Have you ever wanted to reconnect with an old friend? You know the friend you met during your High School or College years that you became inseparable from. This friend was fun to be around, he/she understood you, and you both simply had a good time together. Your favorite way to bond would be to watch "The Hills" on MTV every Monday night of the week and you both shared a passion for a common interest. However, in the midst of things life changed due to a certain circumstance, fight, a misunderstanding, and your friendship was no more. You could just sit there be like whatever I'll just make a new friend or try to make amends to solve and figure out what went wrong to gain your friend back. Now, you wouldn't want to go your whole life knowing that you didn't do anything about it, so what have you got to lose if you make an attempt? Nothing, but possibly a friendship to gain.

Remember you only live once so put the past behind, forgive & forget, and just do life!

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I should have..I could have..I wanted to..?

Have you ever wanted to try something new? You know like take a pottery class or take horseback riding lessons because you've always thought it would be super interesting. What's held you back? A busy schedule, family, work, travel, no money, or the lack of motivation? Or statements like such, "Life is just too hectic there is no me time" and "I'm too poor right now". Statements like these are overrated. If you want to do something you have to take the initiative to make time in your life; otherwise, you'll go through your whole life saying, "Man, I should have...I could have...I wanted to..."

One thing is for sure life isn't going to slow down, but you definitely can slow down and make room for those things you've always want to try and do.

Remember you only live once so find that thing you've wanted to do/try, reserve the date in your planner, and just do life!

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Furry friends anyone?

Have you ever wanted to adopt furry little friends? It's Memorial Day weekend and you are cleaning out your apartment because your moving out. Your landlord has given you an extensive to-do list to complete before moving out in order to get your security deposit back. Within this extensive list it says to cut the grass, which is ridiculously long because you've put it off all semester. So you go looking for the lawnmower in the dark dirty basement in the backyard. Suddenly, you hear movement in the bushes and your curiosity tells you to investigate. As you peek into the bushes you see little furry things looking at you wide-eyed, and your heart melts! You've come across baby kittens with no Momma cat in sight. Now, you think to yourself what should I do? I can't leave these adorable little kittens to suffer and die. You've always wanted furry little friends to play with, and now is your chance.

Remember you only live once so grab a cardboard box, an old bath rug, make some more room in your heart, and just do life!

What to do with a pool on a hot summer night?

Have you ever had the urge to jump into the pool on a hot summer night? Just imagine yourself sitting on your couch watching TV doing your usual routine you do every night. Be it that you just got home from work, class, dinner, etc. You just plop yourself down in front of the TV with a bag of M&M's while you "attentively" watch How I Met Your Mother. It's really hot outside, and the AC is just not cutting it right now. The thought of jumping in the pool crosses your mind, and man does it sound good. Wait, you think to yourself it's already 10:30pm and I'm extremely comfortable sitting on this couch, but your mind keeps going back to how amazing and exhilarating the cool water would feel. Now if you could only get up off the couch and go for it!

Remember you only live once so just throw on some clothes or not and just do life!

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