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    The Atman or Atma (IAST: Ātmā, sanskrit: आत्म‍ ) is a philosophical term used within Hinduism and Vedanta to identify the soul. It is one's true self (hence generally translated into English as 'Self') beyond identification with the phenomenal reality of worldly existence.
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    i better not be turning into meredith grey

    Thursday, January 8th, 2009

    Grey’s Anatomy was one of my most favorite shows for a while.  I clapped with childish glee when Mer got her man and was so! sad! that her and Derek never had happy, perfect love.  Then she just kept effing it up, and waffling and effing it up some more – like she was screwing up [...]

    damn you mandatory fun

    Thursday, December 4th, 2008

    So I still have no dress for the party which is now TWO DAYS away.  I waffle, and I waver as I weigh my options.  I could wear the only dress that fits and head off a boob disaster by putting a camisole under it, but if I wear that one I also need a [...]

    let’s play dress up

    Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

    Nothing erases your misplaced optimism like pawing through a closet full of old formal dresses. But first, I should back up.  Not only has Thanksgiving snuck up on me, but our company’s VERY fancy holiday party is right on its heels.  Before we signed up to go, I did all the necessary legwork.  I convinced suckered [...]

    november resolutions

    Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

    This weekend I was informed that Thanksgiving at the in-laws will consist of not only our family staying at the house, but also an uncle.  I found myself irrationally pissed off by this and spent the morning stomping around, knowing that I had little right to be annoyed but being annoyed anyway.  It is not up to [...]

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