moving

digitally and physically.

when i was in manchester, i used tumblr instead of a blogspot.

i found that i prefer the sleekness and versatility of the tumblr.

so, i'm moving to ghaun.tumblr.com

this blogspot will still exist, though,

because it has been a good time.

Horrific Bolivar Driving Experiences

1.  Turning left onto Springfield Avenue during lunch or rush hour is one of the most stressful 'urban' situations I've encountered, and I've lived in three metro areas of 1+ million.

2.  This.  Why?


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Cringeworthy.

I'm not a bitter Valentine's-Day-hater/detractor, but commercials like these are a bit ridiculous and desperate.

Forgiveness Research

-People who forgive tend to be happier and healthier than those who don't.
"Forgiving (Campaign for Forgiveness Research)". 2006. Retrieved 02/05/13.

-Forgiveness can improve cardiovascular and nervous system functioning.
Van Oyen, C. Witvilet, T.E. Ludwig and K. L. Vander Lann, "Granting Forgiveness or Harboring Grudges: Implications for Emotions, Physiology and Health," Psychological Science no. 12 (2001):117-23

-Less-forgiving people are more likely to report health problems.
S. Sarinopoulos, "Forgiveness and Physical Health: A Doctoral Dissertation Summary," World of Forgiveness no. 2 (2000): 16-18

-Forgiveness reduces stress, the physical manifestations thereof, and increases vitality.
Fred Luskin, Ph.D. Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness (Harper, 2002)

Although great, these are pretty crummy reasons to forgive, in comparison.