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Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. The script was about the friendship of women. These women are steel magnolias – beautiful and soft on the outside and tough on the inside.

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Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. I often think I need new clothes, but when I clean out or organize my closet, I realize I have lots of options and everything I need at my fingertips.

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And benefits, such as paid health insurance, is a huge plus. Dress in comfortable clothes (I recommend Hawaiian shirts). So if you’re the social type, you’ll want all the personal contact you get from a corporate office environment. Smoke breaks with friends. You get a regular paycheck and paid benefits. This is a biggie.

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