Author Archives: Shauna

Love is a Black Swan

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Shauna

Apologies in advance to lovers of the amazing Aronofsky film, this post is about the other Black Swan, as defined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book The Black Swan. Black Swan events are succinctly described in the Wikipedia article as … Continue reading →

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Differences

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Shauna

… or “Why it’s totally ok that I changed my major five times in college.” Continue reading →

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Lady Luck

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Shauna

Today, I went to my first Cardinals game and it was almost completely by accident.

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On Patience

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Shauna

Patience is a total bear to learn but it ends with what it should begin with: having patience with yourself in learning it. In other words: Slow Lifestyle achieved.

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Soul mates or something

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Shauna

My grandma, the closet romantic. Continue reading →

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Hearthacking

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Shauna

If you forget the password to your heart, you can always hack it. Continue reading →

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How to Write a Handwritten Note in 2011

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Shauna

10 steps for sending a handwritten note in 2011.
Includes: numerous low-resolution action shots and a shameless Sharpie product placement.
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Heart Combatives

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Shauna

How loving others is like getting punched in the face… in a good way. Continue reading →

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The Emotional Sky Dive

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Shauna

I really, really hate being vulnerable.

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In which I hate on Bucket Lists

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Shauna

Last Sunday, a friend asked me what’s on my bucket list. I rambled for a few minutes about all the things I want. It all felt like a load of crap. 

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