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I love New York, but it can be loud, dirty and gross. This NYC tourism ad written by comedian Daniel Hubbard made me laugh out loud.

P.S. 9 crazy things about NYC.

(Via Mashable)

We went to our friend's holiday party last weekend, and, although he doesn't have a fireplace in his small apartment, he had a roaring fire on his TV. Apparently, it's a netflix video. Genius!

(Wouldn't it be awesome to pair with a a fireplace-scented candle?)

P.S. How to help your guests relax and how to give a high five.

In this wonderful animated short, Dr Brené Brown talks about the difference between empathy and sympathy. "Empathy is a choice," she says, "and it's a vulnerable choice because in order to connect with you, I have to connect with something in myself that knows that feeling." Funny, beautiful and definitely worth watching.

P.S. Encouragement.

(Via Swissmiss)