Born and raised in Orlando, 20-year-old Eduardo Velasquez had always fostered a love for travel and a childhood fascination with the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds, whose beach performances his parents had taken him to see. Velasquez recalled, “I would always remember seeing the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds’ demonstration teams perform, and I thought it was the coolest … [Read more...]
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Q: “How can I get better at public speaking?” – Elizabeth A: Practice. Speaking to a group, large or small, is one of those skills that takes a lot of time to improve – and even those who have devoted hours of practice won’t be perfect. It’s a matter of realizing that your audience truly does not care as much as you think they do. They won’t zero-in on a minor stutter or … [Read more...]
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Q: “Do you have any suggestions on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle and stop eating late at night?” – Marie A: I am by no means qualified to give health advice, but I’ll list some tidbits that I use to help myself or that I’ve been told to do (because, let’s face it, how many times do we act on the advice given to us when it means we’d have to eat less or exercise more? … [Read more...]
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Q: “I’m trying to save money for a new car. Any tips?” Anonymous A: Put as much as you can into savings every time you get paid, even if it’s only $20. After a while, even that adds up. Do your very best to budget what’s left and try [very hard] not to take any money out of your savings account. It’s like a potato chip: you can’t stop after just one! You’re going to be … [Read more...]
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In this monthly column, Felicity gives advice of all kinds to readers. Send your questions to FelicityMaeKnow@gmail.com for a chance to have your questions answered! Q: How do I tell my spouse I need some me-time? Joel G. A: Communicate! Couples should be able to survive if they don’t spend a day or two together. Many times, getting away for a while can help … [Read more...]