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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>It's important to say what you need to say.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Which shouldn't be confused with saying what you want to say.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">When your heart (or when a feeling in your gut) tells you to speak up, go for it.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">If you do, you will never have any feelings of regret.
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Actions speak louder than words.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Words can be very easy for some people (especially those in certain professions) to say.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Then again, so can actions. But it's important to really show how you feel. Not just say it.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Do something. It truly is easier said… than done. Show how much you care. Or its very clear you don't.
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Meals should only be missed when you are fasting for a good reason.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">On that same note, extra food should only be shoveled into your mouth if you are preparing for a marathon of some sort.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Rapid weight gain or weight loss is unhealthy. And what you're eating is probably not being enjoyed at all.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Missing out on truly enjoying a great meal is a travesty. So don't get all crazy with food or vino for that matter.</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Tears should only be shed because someone has stopped breathing.</em></span></div>
<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">When your friends and family are alive and well, there is no need to shed tears about anything else.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">That shouldn't be confused with feelings of sadness. Feel sad about a missed opportunity or something dear that was lost.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">If you are truly grateful for what you have, you'll start to appreciate it and only shed necessary tears.</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Be a true friend.</em></span></div>
<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Check in with friends even when you don't need to talk with them about something happening in your life.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">When you do have something going on in your life, your real friends will be there for you.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Be that person for your friends. Even in small ways. A text, a tweet, a comment, a call can be all someone needs to get by.</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Stress doesn't belong in your vocabulary.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Find ways to get it out of your life when it appears. It can make you sick or cranky. And really just take over your life.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Send out your resume and search for a new job. Change careers and never look back. Move away from the in-laws who ruin nights of sleep.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Making a change in your life to minimize the stress can do wonders. Start with the mini-vacation you've never had. Or an hour alone.
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<div><span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><em>Be open and honest with yourself.</em></span></div>
<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Know what you want. Set realistic and unrealistic goals. Don't be afraid to dream. Reach high.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Remember through all this be true to yourself. Don't accept anything less than what you deserve.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">This may mean you'll have to be brave at times, but you'll find that once you get through something where you've had to be brave, you'll feel amazing.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">And have confidence you'll never want to lose. It'll fuel future endeavors and help you get through everything.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">This weekend, these are the seven things I know – and most importantly believe with all of my heart.
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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">xoxo</span>

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<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt">Want to follow me on this road trip? Subscribe to the Veep Veep <a href="http://www.veepveep.com/feed/">RSS feed</a>.</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><strong>Car Song</strong> - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LamBHILLTg">I Decided</a> by Solange Knowles  "You were running me running me down"</span>

<span style="font-family:Georgia; font-size:10pt"><strong>Next stop - </strong>Leaving for LA bright and early on Friday morning so I have to fit so many things in over the next few days. This should be interesting.</span>