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I found this movie clip from Coach Carter to be very inspirational. I just hope that it touched you the way it touched me.

You might be trying to add your own personal touch to your new apartment. When you first move into an apartment you want to feel at home as soon as possible. One great way to customize your living space and make it your own without fear of loosing your security deposit is to start with the window. The window is a great place to start. From the outside of your apartment it gives the first impression, from the inside it shows your character. There are plenty of ways that you can customize your windows with your own personality and style.

For instance, by using blinds you have the option of wood or even vinyl. Blinds also give you the option to let more light in or keep light out easily. With Traditional curtains and draperies you can often find a custom design that fits your style nicely. Curtains can even be tied back or let loose to fit your window perfectly. For more details and idea’s about how you can bring the home into your apartment through your window follow this link.

Remember, when you are looking for your window covering to think about what you want your personal space to say and what you would like for your coverings to do. The more prepared you are the more creativity you will allow to flow. Measuring your window before heading to the store, knowing what colors you like, even looking at different window designs on the internet will help you to have a better idea of what you are looking for. You should also be knowledgeable about what window coverings are safe and what is not.

The benefit of decorating your window with your personal style is that you can totally change the appearance of your apartment and feel at home without painting at all. You can find more tips on how to decorate your apartment at Apartment Guide.

Photo by: Baby Dove

Clowns Without Borders stir up laughter and share smiles with many children among the temporary hospitals in post-earthquake Haiti.

“Now child without a smile,” They say… “We send laughter around the world!” These Clowns take off the limits and really use laughter as a medicine to change desperate situations.

Clowns Without Borders offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live in areas of crisis including refugee camps, conflict zones and territories in situations of emergency. They found themselves in Haiti surrounded by beautiful children who’s spirits seem to be lifted with every laugh.

I have always enjoyed the presence of a clown and the good feelings that they bring with them. Clowns Without Boarders had been over to Haiti previously; nearly a year earlier. But they were invited to come back so they decided to do it.

Leah Able from PRI’s Here & Now says, “Once there, however, Abel believes the clowns made a difference for the children, many who lost family members or were seriously hurt in the earthquake. Citing studies show how people need laughter:”