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Investing in Generosity
Investing, and donating is hard; especially for kids, they often can’t see where the money is going or fully understand how it helps others. Sometimes it’s hard for people of all ages though, in most cases we’ve worked hard for our money and if we worry about not having much leftover at the end of the day it can be hard to give some away. That said, there are two ways to see money: as things, and as an expression of your values. This is a challenge for someone of any age. Money is a tool, a very important one, but only a tool. Using money to invest in yourself…
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There’s No One Element to Getting a Job
Take it from a gal who has edited her resume, website, and made projects for numerous job applications. It starts with a resume. That’s not where it ends but it starts here so you have one list that, if nothing else, you can focus on. Having a resume allows you to track your progress, visually and see every element on one page. This week I helped my sister improve her resume from what I’ve learned she may be an education major, but many of the same elements applied and I guided here Next is your website. Even if it’s a free one, have one to send people to put all…
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So Cheesy
I’m not talking about the food, I’m talking about the adjective cheesy. You see, if it’s done intentionally cheesiness can be really fun and funny, its when people are doing it inadvertently that it tends to go south. I’ll admit that I tend to use “cheesy”/”goofy” somewhat interchangeably. Within that being said: I love goofy stuff sometimes, goofy shows, goofy times with friends, Goofy the Disney character. I think it’s important to have goofy/fun/funny moments in life. Sometimes it’s about the shows you watch with friends late at night, or driving around with friends listening to goofy songs, or maybe its simply having a facetime chat with your family and…
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Jesus is the Fulfillment
He can, and will fill our cup with living water, He can, and will, fulfill every need, we only need to trust in Him. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy made about Him. He will fulfill every promise he’s made to us about the future. That includes the hard stuff, everyone will be judged by the Holy and perfect God, but Christians will meet Him in the clouds, and be with him forever (1 Thessalonians 4:17). Jesus has been the perfect example of fulfillment already and continues to be. Fulfillment should also mean something to us on a personal level, whether or not you’re a Christian, you should want to fulfill your…
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Not Every Highlight
Not every life moment is on social media, whether it’s good or bad some of it doesn’t get on the internet, and that’s very much okay. I’ve hung out with friends and then realized it didn’t go on social media. That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it, it means that sometimes you forget to pull your phone out for a picture for a status update. People often talk about how people skip the bad moments on social media, while this is true on Instagram more – on platforms like Facebook, people share some of the hard moments too, and people certainly don’t give all the highlights, and sometimes the “highlights”…
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The Glader Family Motorcyclists
This post starts with me giving a quick lesson on the pronunciation of my last name. It’s Glader. As in Glad-er. As in I’m Glader than you. Or I’m happier than you. Now that that is clear, I’ll move on. I grew up Baptist (and I still am) and homeschooled (when I was little). We are Midwesterners, living in the suburbs. Not exactly the poster family for motorcycling but here we are. One of my grandpas have ridden, my Dad and mom do, my Dad’s brother and my aunt, my great aunt and uncle too, even some of my cousins now, as well as family friends ride. I don’t say…
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Battle of the Burrito (Bowls)
I’ve loved Chipotle since sometime in high school, in college, I was introduced to Qdoba, and about 2 weeks ago my sister and I went to Panchero’s for the first time, here’s my analysis. Chipotle, a crowd favorite, with tons of locations, and a menu you probably know by heart. I love how cheap it is, especially since I take their food to go so often. Qdoba the place to go for free extras and a great, distinct flavor. They have nicer restaurant’s than Chipotle. Panchero’s has an interesting niche. They stir the ingredients together before they hand you a finished product, plus they do have fresh tortillas but I…
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Here’s To You
The dreamer. The optimist. The believer. Don’t stop thinking that way. Here’s to you. The one who is comfortable in their own skin, but doesn’t always know what that even looks like. Keep learning about yourself, your likes, your dislikes, your personality. Here’s to you. The one questioning where they’re supposed to be but still going at life with their all. Here’s to you. The one who is stuck in a predicament they don’t have control over. Keep doing what you can to make your circumstances work out. Make today, and ever day, great.
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The Practice of Patience
Patience is something i’m working on right now. Patience doesn’t always mean waiting in line. Patience can also be about pursuing opportunities, and making different pieces fall into place. It can be about completing a process. It’s hard but I have gotten better at working through patience.
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High Heels Are Like…
Some are classier than others some are taller than others, but even since getting taller I realized I kind of enjoy wearing high heels sometimes. I like dressing up for certain events and church, and its a fun way to literally and figuratively elevate a look. Today I realized how high heels relate to a Christian faith. Hear me out. The heels I own I’d like to think are pretty but after a few hours, they do tend to hurt my feet. I like how I can see more because they make me taller than others, but sometimes I let that get to my head, and I tend to be…
