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The Gift of Fear
Last week I was away on a business trip (again), and I have another one in 2 weeks. Good thing I know how to travel in style. Anyhoo, my work friend C and I were walking back to my hotel after a fancy schmancy company dinner. We stopped near the front entrance that happened to…
Read MoreI Believe in Abstinence (But Not How You Think)
Sorry, folks! This isn’t a sex post. 🙂 One of my favorite books is The Happiness Project, and I’m sure many of you have read it too. Author Gretchen Rubin says that when it comes to life’s indulgences, people tend to be either moderators or abstainers. Here are the definitions from her blog: You’re a…
Read MoreFiftyfifty.me Challenge: April Recap
I’ve completed Month 4 of the Fiftyfifty.me challenge! The goal is to read 50 books and watch 50 movies in 2012. Here’s a recap of my April progress. Books The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life Women Food and God Naturally Thin Movies Wonder Woman The Wizard of Oz The Shift The Hunger Games All Star Superman…
Read MoreBad Day Emergency Kit
You know how most people have an emergency kit in their car’s trunk or glove compartment? A kit like this usually has a blanket, some flares, a water bottle, a “help, call police!” sign, or other odds and ends you might need if your car breaks down. I’m not much of a survivalist, so I’m…
Read MoreFiftyfifty.me Challenge: March Recap
I’ve completed Month 3 of the Fiftyfifty.me challenge! The goal is to read 50 books and watch 50 movies in 2012. Here’s a recap of my March progress. Books The Magic Wishes Fulfilled Movies Game of Thrones: Season One Batman: Year One X2 Hope Floats Eat Pray Love The Tempest Favorite Book of the Month…
Read MoreHay House Journal Giveaway Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered my Hay House Journal Giveaway! I enjoyed reading your examples of the best advice you’ve ever given, received, or heard. And the randomly selected winner is… K. Nicole Williams! Thanks for sharing your advice, K. Nicole.
Read More“I Can Do It! IGNITE” Conference & Giveaway
I was sitting in an auditorium surrounded by thousands of self-empowerment seekers furiously taking notes about how to live my life to the fullest, when Louise Hay decided to show us what’s inside her bra. This was by far the weirdest and most wonderful conference I’ve ever attended! Last weekend, Chris and I attended the…
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