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Jim shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 4 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 5 months, 1 weeks ago
Hi Lauren. Thanks so much for the kind words 😊
Yeah it was a little daunting. But still worth it, even now knowing how things are w her. I wouldn’t change anything at all. It was so rewarding.
A plane huh? Well if I know you even a little, if it’s something you decide you wanna do, you will do it. I know that 100% 😊
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Remembering those we lost/Grief 7 months ago
Wow. What a great letter. Sorry you had it rough like that. What an unbelievable strength you have. To stay true to yourself and not let your guard down. I can’t imagine the courage it required to say goodbye like that. You seem like a really strong girl Danielle
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Magical Moments 7 months ago
Wow! What a cool story ! Good on you that you went back in the bar and got him. The regret you would have felt by wondering “what would have happened”? is the worst. The “what if?” is a terrible feeling. Way to go Danielle. 😊
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Poetry 7 months ago
Heyyyyy 🙂
Im gonna read more for sure. That one I responded to hit home cuz my brother (way more creative than me) did two of those many years ago for my mom and dad. Basics, as you say. But says a lot. Eclectic? Daring ? Nice. Help me out tho. Neoteric? What’s that? -
Jim responded to a letter in topic Poetry 7 months ago
Hi Danielle. This is really good. Simple. Yet a few words can tell a total story sometimes. Very creative. Very nice to meet you. Hope you have a wonderful weekend
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Thanks Jim! Figured I’d bring it back to the basics I remember writing these when I was in school when they first started teaching us about poetry I hope you enjoy reading some of my stuff!
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Heyyyyy 🙂
Im gonna read more for sure. That one I responded to hit home cuz my brother (way more creative than me) did two of those many years ago for my mom and dad. Basics, as you say. But says a lot. Eclectic? Daring ? Nice. Help me out tho. Neoteric? What’s that?
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Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 8 months, 3 weeks agoBye bye Comfort Zone
James CorraoI’ve always been very weary of the unknown and trying new things. Clothes, hobbies, especially food. Mom would try to get me to try new food. Me: “I don’t like it”. Mom: “you never tried it”. Me: “ but I know I won’t like it”. My ex girlfriend was mystified by that thinking lol. My buddy says he has a buddy just like me. Go to a restaurant. Try something new? Why bother? Why deviate from what I know ? From the known?
The most recent and somewhat terrifying comfort zone was two summers ago. I went to visit my ex girlfriend in Manhattan. She was working for her company in herald square. I hadn’t traveled since 2011. And now i would have to travel post Covid, to an airport in New Jersey , then catch a train to Times Square. Solo. This didn’t match well with my slight anxiety of crowds and the unknown. Lots of crowds. Lots of unknown. I got the courage because I was so excited to go visit her that I just ignored the nervousness, told myself that people do this all the time, and that I’d be fine. I gained the courage because I had no choice haha. But mainly because I couldn’t wait to go see her.
The outcome of leaving my comfort zone last summer was total success. I got there fine (with maybe a bit of help from some kind folks along the way). The joy of walking down Manhattan and realizing I was going the right direction was so joyful and satisfying. We had a great time. Friday ws one of the best days of my life. We saw so many places. So many new things. Even though she got a little sick on Saturday, I got sent on a solo errand while she rested. An easy one, but I did it. And we made the best of that night. And made it to Times Square the next day before I left. I was so glad that I went out on that ledge, so to speak. Turned out so great
My advice to anyone scared of the unknown (including myself) is to forget your fears and just go for it. Take the chance. I’m glad I did last summer that’s for sure. Live those new moments and experiences. I figure it’s better to try and realize it was a good idea or bad idea than to wonder what could have been. Except jumping out of a plane. I don’t need to try that particular adventure.haha. But conquering the unknown one little experience at a time can be pretty satisfying. This I’ve learned and hopefully will continue to do so
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Jim, I remember you told this story in one of our zooms before. I love it even more now reading it than I did when you told it. It’s really sweet. It shows your heart, and what happens when your passion is stronger than your fears,
I love this part: “My advice to anyone scared of the unknown (including myself) is to forget your fears and just go…read more
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Hi Lauren. Thanks so much for the kind words 😊
Yeah it was a little daunting. But still worth it, even now knowing how things are w her. I wouldn’t change anything at all. It was so rewarding.
A plane huh? Well if I know you even a little, if it’s something you decide you wanna do, you will do it. I know that 100% 😊
Happy to be on the jou…read more
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Jim shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 11 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 11 months, 1 weeks ago
Thank you Karen. Yes Robbie has been an amazing friend. A funny friend. He always will be. Amazing how many friends like him that I have. I’m very fortunate. Thanks again for the kind words 😊
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 11 months, 1 weeks ago
Thank you Mavis. I certainly was lucky to have the parents that I did. All they did was care about us. And yet still lived their lives to the fullest. Thanks again 😊
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Jim responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Mavis
Thank you for the sweet response. Yeah those are memories that will never leave me. That’s for sure. I appreciate you reading the letter to Nidia. She’s a sweetheart. Thanks again 😊 -
Jim responded to a letter in topic Magical Moments 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Karen 🙂
Thanks for the kind words ! Yeah for those of us “routine” people it can be hard to get talked into taking chances huh? Lol. Glad we both have. To an extent haha. Great to hear you kicking cancers butt. Keep it up! Thanks again 😊 -
Jim shared a letter in the
Current Events group 1 years agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 years, 1 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 1 years, 1 months ago
Hi Kayjah 🙂
Thanks so much for the kind words and for reading my letter. Yeah Bob is one of those “other” brothers. I have a lot of great friends..hes been one of the best for a long time. He means a lot to me. Glad hes better indeed. Thanks again Kayjah -
Jim shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 years, 1 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 1 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Lauren. Yeah the Indians conjure up so many great memories. The sounds and smells of baseball- playing it or being at a game- I’ll never forget. Crack of the bat, smelling my glove out in the outfield, the sound of cleats in the dirt. Love it all. Man I want to see one title in my life. That’s all i ask for 😊
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Jim shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 years, 2 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 years, 2 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jim shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 years, 2 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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