Recommendations

Top 3 fictional books you must read before you die
1. The Collected Works of Amy Hempel
2. The Lovely Bones - Alice Selbold
3. Misery - Stephen King (duh)

Top 3 books I currently want to read
1. The End of Alice - AM Homes
2. The Girl in the Fammable Skirt - Aimee Bender
3. Vironika Decides to Die - Paulo Coelho

Top 3 movies you must watch before you die
1. Revolutionary Road
2. Edward Scissorhands
3. Breakfast At Tiffany's

Top 3 movies I currently want to watch
1. The Hurt Locker
2. Shutter Island
3. Taxi Driver

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Advice from someone who's doesn't have the best track record

Hello loyal followers. I am going to serious it up for a bit, but only for a bit

2010 has not been especially kind to me, but I am very optimistic that I can change it around and still make 2010 the start of 'The Decade When Heidi Changed The World'. I am forever the idealist. There is always going to be someone that you can choose to measure your own accomplishments on, but I urge you to look from within instead of relying on others for reassurance. There is always going to be someone rooting for you to fail. They are just insecure. Look inside yourself and don't be afraid to ask others for help instead of letting them win. That's what friends are for, besides laughter.

If you measure your successes in material possessions, you will never have enough. Don't be greedy, don't be stingy. Nobody ever complained about generosity. Enjoy your profession and measure your success in personal pride, not dollar signs. With dedication comes personal success, so don't take short cuts unless you're prepared to backtrack if there's a backlash.

Be brave, be confident, be your own idol. There is room in the world for more dreamers and believers. Don't be scared to jump, because even if you fall, you'll learn to dust yourself off and help yourself up.

Peace & Love

Heidi