Jan 11 2012: For myself, this is completely true! When I was homeless and completely unloved, I was still very happy. I wasn't happy about my situation, but I still giggled and found silly things funny. You really do decide.
Nov 2 2011: One lesson I wish I had learned in school: Pattern recognition is not the same thing as learning. It only (may) get you through the next test.
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