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So it’s my birthday tomorrow and it’s usually around this time of year that I get to thinking about all I haven’t accomplished in my life and all that I want to. So I decided to jump on the bandwagon this year and write out my bucket list.

The problem I have is that the standard bucket list fare of traveling, skydiving, and running a marathon all seem great but well, kind of ordinary. If you’re like me and you love the silly, whimsical, and random things in life then be sure to add these to your bucket list.

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Is Creativity Worth It?

Katie Baker —  September 19, 2012 — Leave a comment

My first thought would be yes. Of course creativity is worth it. All things wonderful and entertaining are born from creative minds, but lately I’ve wondered if it takes a special kind of person to deal with the side effects of being creative.

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So, there’s this problem I have and no matter how aware of this problem I am, I still can’t seem to learn from it. I am always trying to force things to happen. Take this blog post. I have toiled for days trying to figure out what I can write that people will actually want to read.

I’ve tried to force it and still have no idea what to write, so I’ve decided to quit. I’m just going to start writing and see what happens. I have no idea what this post will be about so I guess we’ll find out together. Continue Reading…

Ever worked a job where the only joy you get out of it is knowing that the day has to end at some point? I’m there now. Do you have any idea how miserable it is being 30 years old and stuck at a job you hate?

I’m sure there are worse things and that I should be grateful to even have a job in this economy, but from 7:15am to 4:00pm I am in my own personal hell. At what point do we say enough is enough? Continue Reading…

Working as a team is never easy. Differences of opinion, different learning styles, and different personalities can all make it very difficult to work together as a unit. Here are some “to don’ts” when working as a team. Continue Reading…