Some of this, Some of that

...for the 20-something year old

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A lot like love...

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Who You’d Be In Game Of Thrones, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Here’s who you’d be in Game of Thrones, based on Astrology.

Cersei Lannister - not a fan but can’t hate she’s the baddest bitch... so lol I’ll take it.

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20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don't Get

Call me a curmudgeon, but at 34, how I came up seems so different from what this millennial generation expects. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, and I see this generation making their own. In response, here are my 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get.

I started Docstoc in my 20’s, made the cover of one of those cliché “20 Under 20” lists, and today I employ an amazing group of 20-somethings.  Call me a curmudgeon, but at 34, how I came up seems so different from what this millennial generation expects.  I made a lot of mistakes along the way, and I see this generation making their own.  In response, here are my 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get... read on.

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These are the best TED talks for women in their twenties and beyond. Get ready to solve every problem you have with the help of these strong, powerful women.

What have you done this week to further your self-development? This is a topic that’s always on my mind. Sometimes, during an especially busy week, I let work life take over because, alongside my own goals, I have career goals to fulfill too. And in the past, I’ve been known to focus on one more than the other.

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Personalities Decoded.

I found today after taking two Myers–Briggs Test indicator tests I’m an advocate INFJ personality... Turns out the The Myers–Briggs Test has 16 personality types and here I was limiting myself to something in between an extroverted introvert.  

So what’s INFJ you ask? Introverted Intuitive, Feeling and Judging. 

If you’re curious about your own personality type and maybe need a little career direction... do yourself a favor and check out the linked M-B personality tests & personality explanations as well as career recommendations for different M-B personality. At worst they’ll make for good reflective reading, and at best they’ll give extra clarity in this thing we call life.

Happy reading my fellow humans x

P.S. my INFJ personality will be totally judging you if you don't take a look at the below links.

TEST 1:  https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality

TEST 2:  http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj-type?EI=-34&SN=-25&TF=-16&JP=6

OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT PERSONALITY TYPES:  https://personalitygrowth.com/the-things-that-drain-each-personality-type-most/

CAREERS & PERSONALITY TYPES:  https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/06/the-3-best-jobs-for-you-based-on-your-myers-brigg-personality-type.html

MED SPECIALTIES & PERSONALITY TYPES: http://almost.thedoctorschannel.com/choosing-medical-speciality-based-personality/

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The 13 Best Twist Endings On Netflix

There's nothing quite like a twist ending to a movie. You're watching a film, totally invested in the story for a good 90, 95 minutes, and then out of nowhere, the ending completely makes you rethink everything you just saw. When a movie's twist endi…

Because it’s summertime :)

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These days I often find myself complaining about the quality of music. The music industry has become a serious sell out business; lots of gimmicks and very little talent to put it simply. But every now and then there are those fresh new talented artists like SZA who make me think there’s hope yet.

Song of the Week.... SZA Broken Clocks. <3

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5 Reasons It's Totally Okay to Say 'No' to a Relationship

it's perfectly normal not to want to take the "next step"

I have confession to make, I’m not afraid to be single... gasp. Despite the never ending prodding by aunts on my seemingly never ending singledom and pressure from friends to have a man, I have never been a girl that goes from one relationship to the next. Maybe it’s my introvertedness, maybe it’s my stubborn independence, or maybe it is just the fact that I grew up in a house with a happy marriage... What ever the reason may be, all I know is that I rather be a alone than with the wrong person. 

Having walked away from a good guy & relationship because something didn't feel right... I’ve stopped casually dating and have found myself thinking a lot about what exactly it is I want. Maybe watching too many rom-coms has got me deluded on what love really is. I don’t really know what’s the right choice, but I know I don’t want convenience, and I know if I settle it will never be enough. So the next time someone ask my why I’m single I’m going to tell them this: I’m 27 and I will not apologize for 1) needing to be in a relationship I can believe will last 2) wanting undeniable love & 3) looking for my person. 

When I look at my life, right now, I don’t think the type of relationship I’m looking for is meant to happen right now. I used to roll my eyes when people would tell me, “it will happen when it’s meant to happen” but I’ve been honestly thinking this year about my goals and ambitions, and there’s actually some truth to this. Do I want a relationship? Yes. Am I ready to love someone? Probably yes. Am I ready to be in a relationship? Probably not. Hate as I do to admit it, I’m not in a position to do right by a boyfriend. Relationships are about sacrifice, and I’m in pivotally selfish time of my life. Reading this article reaffirmed a lot of the things I’ve been thinking about so I hope you it will be useful to others. 

Maybe, just maybe it’s a blessing in disguise Mr. Right hasn’t come along yet. 

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50 Quick and Easy Family Meals to Bust Weeknight Dinner Stress

We know you're busy—so let us cover dinner tonight. These are our 50 favorite quick and easy family meals to bust weeknight dinner stress.

Being a med student I sacrifice a lot of me time. I no longer have the time to spend my Sunday afternoons leisurely trying new recipes, and my weekly meal preps usually leave me eating the same thing over and over. Depressing right? 

Quite frankly I am tired of the monotony of meal prep... and what’s worse, I feel like my cooking skills are disappearing; if thats even possible? I love food & cooking damn it, and I won’t let medical school take that away from me without a fight (woe to my social & love life) so here’s hoping these quick meals can spice up my life just a little.

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5 Signs You Need a Mental Break | The Everygirl

sometimes the true strength comes in accepting that you’re a human who needs to recharge.

Because I never know when to hit that pause button...

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How Pastels Became Spring's Most Surprisingly Cool Trend

When you add a bit of edge to offset the saccharine, pastels can feel downright modern.

April showers, bring May flowers... bring on the pastels.

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If your girl only knew.

YASSSSSSSS!

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We Finally Have a Release Date for the Final Season of 'Game of Thrones'

Honestly, Westeros might be frozen over by then.

Oh my goodness another year?!?! what if i’m dead by then. Please Lord don’t take be before then... shit GoT fans say.

On the bright side I guess more time, means a more epic finale. Let the count down begin... cue in GoT theme song.

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Less is more... au naturale si vous plais. 

[1980vibes]

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Few words but a whole lot of truth.

[simpl-beautiful]

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“Silently a flower blooms, In silence it falls away; Yet here now, at this moment, at this place, The world of the flower, the whole of the world is blooming. This is the talk of the flower, the truth of the blossom: The glory of eternal life is fully shining here.”

-Zenkei Shibayama  

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Movie of the Week: “Belle” Yes I have a not so secret woman crush on Gugu Mbatha-Raw, but you will too once you watch this movie!