Word: breaking
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This summer, as I scuttled around New Zealand, a victim of Let's Go exploitation, I did some thinking. I was all alone, bitter and so bored that I watched my laptop's graphics demo five times. A low-key break from civilization turned into a personal hell when I realized who I was stuck with--me. The sound of my voice in my head drove me insane as I'd crank through the same set of self-examining questions. Over and over. I would even dictate impassioned editor's notes (like this) in my head. At the time...
...learning Arabic, right next to the one who's attempting a plié. Watching us in our common room, one begins to wonder what possesses Harvard students like us to indulge in these secret passions? What makes them think that deep inside them there is a ballerina/boxer/multi-linguist waiting to break free...
...easiest way to change your look is to have someone do it for you. You may or may not get what you want, but you won't break the bank at Blaine, The Hair and Beauty School (530 Commonwealth Ave., Boston; 266-2661; Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a break from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday extra hours 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; walk-in service). Get a facial and a manicure now that you can afford them ($5 each). Braiding BYOH (bring your own hair); call...
...Medical Association, 1611 Cambridge St.; 731-7311; $75 for members, $85 for nonmembers). The program includes seven 90-minute group sessions where about 14 people explore their reasons for quitting together. Each addict develops a personal plan, which usually involves heavy patch usage. Try the cold turkey group to break the habit together on the third session. Everything is more fun when you have company...
...break a fire regulation if you don't have to? Singing with Kuumba will cultivate your spiritual side and improve your pitch at the same time. Known for their energetic concerts that combine music, song and dance, Kuumba is entertainment to the outside eye and family to its participants. No auditions are needed to join but there are smaller singing groups within Kuumba that are chosen on a selective basis...