Posts by Sage
Take a Risk and See What You’re Made Of
The best job I ever had was the one where I took my clothes off for money. Um, let me start at the beginning… I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. I had recently been dumped by a cheating boyfriend (my 2nd cheating boyfriend in less than a year). I was feeling…
Read MoreWhen Stress Brings Out the Worst in You
So…I went a little nutso over the weekend. First, my work e-mails were out of control because I had been on a business trip for 3 days. I then had 2 vacation days that weren’t very restful because, apparently, my projects fall apart when I’m not chained to my laptop. Next, Chris and I bought…
Read MoreKeep Your Ducks in a Row and Other Bad Advice
Normal duck…normal duck…WACKY DUCK!…normal duck…. I love the “duck crossing” street signs in my neighborhood. The third duck in the line seems to be having the time of his life strutting across Main Street. That little duck’s got attitude. He’s not content to be just another duck in a row. Have you heard that phrase before—keep…
Read MoreTake a Personal Day Already!
Today is my birthday, and I’m doing something absolutely amazing! Bungee jumping? Dancing naked on a beach under the stars? Crashing an ultra-exclusive party in LA to schmooze with the rich and famous? Nope. I’m taking the day off. Taking a personal day might not seem all that amazing to most folks, but everyone should take…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Link Love
I’m in Chicago this week for work stuff. (Oh yeah…I have a job outside this blog…I guess I better be productive or something…) Don’t worry, I’m still traveling in style. Anyhoo, while I’m freezing my butt off in the Windy City, here are some sweet links for Valentine’s Day that are sure to warm your…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Kindness Week
I’m a pickup artist. No, I don’t hang out in bars reciting cheesy come-ons (“You must be tired ‘cause you’ve been running through my mind all day…heh heh heh”). I’m the type of person who’s always picking up things that other people drop. Here are some examples: A woman was putting on her coat and…
Read More7 People You Meet at the Gym
One day it will happen to you. You’ll be cruising along on the treadmill at the gym, grooving to your favorite song on your iPod, when you’ll look up and suddenly realize you’re surrounded. They’re everywhere: on the bike next to you, at the water fountain, on the weight machines. Gym people. Oh sure, they…
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