A Toast for Memorial Day

Here's to the Marines, Seamen and Sailors; that wear their uniforms so crisp and pristine. To serving the country and looking great while you do it; and for being proud Americans. Here's to NY fleet week, the only week that rings in the "real" start of summer. Happy Memorial Day,

*Cheers!

Beating the Odds

Here's to beating the odds; overcoming certain failure by simply seeing something through. To dropping the stress and gaining the strength, and to surpassing all those that thought you wouldn't make it. Here's to all nighters making that possible.

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Trying Something New

Here's to not being afraid of the unknown; or not showing that you're afraid. To trying something and believing things will work out; to believing your ability to be successful at something new. Here's to attempting a different art; even if it's not your type of art.

*Cheers!

A Toast to Writers

Here's to every individual that's ever said something profound; whether it be small or large, simple or complex. To your heartfelt congratulations and your skill in picking out the perfect card when you weren't sure exactly what to say. Here's to having favorite authors, who occasionally you may steal a line or two from. To you, being a fabulous writer and not even knowing it.

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The Sun After the Rain

Here's to the sun finally gracing us with its presence; after three days of mugginess and two full of rain; to waiting it out in the Saxby's Coffee Shop; to making old acquaintances. Here's to bouncy playlists getting us all through this. Welcome back sun!

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To The Coffee Spillers

I know I'm not the only one..

Here's to the ladies who struggle down the street with a cup of steaming coffee; who spill three or four times before they reach their destination. To having a back up tee or blouse in your over-sized bag because you KNOW you are clumsy. Here's to being one with your clumsiness and overcoming it.

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To Focus

Here's to the focused, determined individuals that are blind to the outside world because they're too focused on the task at hand. To knowing the extent to which we must go; and knowing the limits to which we can stretch. Here's to finding a way to levy your stress and produce your best,

*Cheers!

To Final Chapters

Here's to the home stretch; the final chapter of your college career. Get it done.

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To 2010 Graduates

Sorry for not posting yesterday; I was kinda busy trying to make it to commencement..

Here's to the Class of 2010; entering a world of uncertainties with confidence and elegance; intellect and determination; and optimism. Here's to being excited about the unknown; eager to take a leap; and ready for life's next chapter. Here's to 2010 graduates; who have every reason to be proud of themselves and no reason to doubt themselves. Here's to us; making it.

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Here's to Feel Good Music; and its ability to bring us all out of funky moods when we need it to; for letting us scream when we fight so hard not to; and for making us cry when we really need to. Here's to the sounds that match our hearts and allow us to be the real us, whether we want to or not.

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Home Sweet Home

Here's to your return; to a place you know will always be there but sometimes feel you need to see. To being comfortable in your skin and comfortable in your home; because no one will judge you and everybody loves you. Here's to making it home (even if it is only for a few days).

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Powerful Confident Women

President Obama nominated Elena Kagan to fill Justice Stevens' Supreme Court seat... I'm a little inspired*

Here's to all the women I know; strong, beautiful and powerful; exuding confidence in everything we do. Here's to owning the room with your presence no matter how physically small you appear.. To knowing what you want and not being afraid to go after it (even if it's uncommon for a woman to achieve it). Here's to women making it to the top,

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A Toast to Mom

Here's to being a beautiful mother; with love and care in all that you do, I love you. To being strong and supportive of those all around you; and to never doubting that I will go far in life. Here's to mastering the art of motherhood,

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Happy Mother's Day

A Toast to CBCF*

Here's to the man that's been here for us these past four months; with such positive advice and motivating presence, you have convinced me of my role in all of this. Here's to strict deadlines and a tough but necessary stance on life; you have instilled in me the Washingtonian air that I know I will come across again in the near future.

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Extended Family

DC has made me an emotional person. smh.

Here's to the big sister-types I've run into in DC. You have made me feel at home, and you have made me feel welcomed. Thank you for looking out for me; you will be missed. Here's to quick coffee runs and Union Station trips; 4th floor lap-talks and make-up application 101 in the ladies room. Here's to living the Hill life; and here's to being beautiful and fabulous.

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Fortress of Possibilities

I'm getting a little nostalgic being on the Hill for my last couple of days.. that's my disclaimer.

Here's to a great city; that somehow makes me feel at home and reassures me that big things will happen. Here's to a love affair with 24/7 bright lights on Capitol Hill; and a fortress of possibilities in my backyard. Here's to the A-Type personalities I've borrowed habits from.

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The Unknown

Here's to not knowing where you'll be in 60 days... to stressing about the options; and to realizing that with significant consequences eventually will come significant rewards. Here's to being daring; taking chances on life and not being afraid to admit when you've made a mistake.

*Cheers!

Manic Monday

Here's to the beginning of the end, when you're so anxious to start something new yet so sad to say goodbye and you manage to leave all important materials on your bed... And to the crazies that show up in the morning to enhance your mundane Mondays...

*Cheers!

Saturday Morning wake ups

Here's to turning over at 11am and not feeling like you're two hours late for work. To bright rays of sun bleeding through the blinds, and text messages you missed from the night before that are sure to make you smile.

*Cheers!