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Glad The "Redemption" part, comes from a family victory. Got to give a shoutout and congratulations to a fellow parent who found work in this struggling economy! And just in time for Mother's Day!
And I guess when you see a "product" come out of what you've been doing (thus doing something quote-on-quote "productive")...it makes it worthwhile.
I'm thrilled that this special pic: [link] will be featured in my university's art magazine, framed at the Honor's House, and then judged at an award ceremony.Thirdly, you have your moments...the fun once-in-a-lifetime kind. At my university I attended a speech given by (inter)nationally famous hip-hop artist Common [link] (if you don't know of him, you should!) He gave a real inspirational speech but about what it means to chase your dreams...finding your path, pursuing it and living it. He had an open, sociable personality, was occasionally funny, and had a good heart overall, making a nice role model. Then, after his speech (and a couple raps
) he went to a book signing, where I got to shake his hand and take a picture with him 
Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. **And if you like, also check out songs like Dreamer, The Game, Blue Sky, and Drivin' Wild
And finally, nothing rocks more than getting one of your aspirations done, in this case...traveling.
I have a chance to go to Chicago in the future (and maybe with the same friends)! 
But I'm gonna add a little disclaimer
...my life definitely ain't perfect (I got my problems and I like helping people with theirs), and I'll never say that this makes me better than anyone. But when you find something in life that's good for you...the best choice...is to celebrate it. With that, I say...have a good one, and peace 
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