Everyone needs a vacation now and again, but with average plane ticket prices hovering at around 380 per person sometimes its wiser and more affordable to plan the next best thing instead: a Staycation! A staycation is like a vacation in that you are taking time away from work or other life stressors to relax, […]
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You can do it!
May 4th, 2018
By Jason Parr
Sometimes it may seem impossible to finish a project or study for hours for a class you aren’t interested in. How do you find focus, motivation, and endurance to get through times like these? For me personally, it helps to think about the big picture. I remember why I am in school and who I […]
Motivation – Virtual or Otherwise
May 4th, 2018
By Jason Parr
One of my passions in life is the art of interior design. While I have yet to receive professional training on the subject myself, watching a lot of television shows, doing internet research on my own time about the latest trends, using some design-based video games and mobile apps to furnish virtual rooms, and gaining […]
Achieving Success
April 27th, 2018
By Jason Parr
Success: its one of those words that is defined differently by everyone. While some people associate success with wealth, others might see it as just the opposite. In my opinion, I feel successful when I am happiest. When I am understanding class material, spending time with people that make me feel better about myself, and […]
What is Success?
April 27th, 2018
By Jason Parr
After putting a lot of thought into this I have realized that for me, success is achieved when you finish tasks to the very best of your ability, be it big or small. Everyone gets a moment of euphoria when something important is finally finished- whether it be a school assignment, a weeks-long project for […]
Work Life Balance
April 20th, 2018
By Jason Parr
Work Life Balance Sometimes, or even most of the time, life seems to be so hectic that we forget to make time to enjoy it. When balancing work, school, relationships, a healthy diet, and more, there seems to never be enough hours in a day to get everything done. In order to truly be in […]
Friday the 13th
April 13th, 2018
By Jason Parr
Happy Friday the 13th! Are you staying indoors all day to avoid seven years of bad luck? While I am not superstitious in a traditional black cat, broken mirror type way, I do have several things I MUST do whenever a big day or event are coming up. I am superstitious in a way that […]
If I Had $1,000,000
April 6th, 2018
By Jason Parr
What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and found out you won 1,000,000 dollars? We all have a small piece of hope in us that we just may be the next lucky lottery winner; it’s why we all continue to buy tickets even though the odds are rarely ever in our favor. Something […]
Twin Cities Volunteer Bucket List
March 23rd, 2018
By Jason Parr
After taking a week off in Las Vegas for spring break, I’m back and feeling energized enough to survive the rest of this Minnesota winter (now Spring, but with snow?!). No matter what it looks like outside right now, we are that much closer to summer! Something I am most looking forward to this summer […]
The Effects of Social Media on My Generation
March 9th, 2018
By Jason Parr
While social media was originally intended to be a way to keep in touch with others, overtime it has grown out of control and consumed my generation. After posting a photo, people check the amount of likes and comments to make sure it’s enough to seem popular. People go to events just to take pictures […]
