If you have not read Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte, I HIGHLY recommend it. After quite the year of ups and downs I decided to take her approach to resolutions. Not setting specific goals, but identifying how you want to feel and deciding what you need to feel that way. The book includes the first part, describing … Continue reading Core Desired Feelings- 2016
Tag: authenticity
Spend Time, Not Money
A few years ago, I wrote a post about Black Friday (found here). I hate Black Friday with a fiery passion, mainly because it brings out the worst in people. So this is another plea to you all, please spend time with your families this week don't plan your life around shopping. More importantly, please … Continue reading Spend Time, Not Money
I Hate When Gwenyth Paltrow is Right
Gwenyth Paltrow has always bothered me. She just comes off very pretentious. Every time I hear a quote from her I silently mock her in my head and probably make the faces of a 12 year old mocking their parent. Last year, she and Chris Martin decided to get a divorce, except she referred to it … Continue reading I Hate When Gwenyth Paltrow is Right
The Importance of a Tribe
I've been "tribeless" for about two years. I have good friends who I see on occasion, but since I moved a little further away it is not always easy to get together with friends. Not only that, but people change and interests change so people gradually move on and find other people who align with … Continue reading The Importance of a Tribe
Mistakes, Fear and Creativity
When I was a child I was RIDICULOUSLY afraid of everything! I wanted all my ducks in a row as well everyone else's. I remember hating when my mom would say "I don't know where we are," when we were driving. I'd have a full blown meltdown. I was sure that it meant we were … Continue reading Mistakes, Fear and Creativity
Authentically Living
I've been writing and rewriting this blog post in my head since this afternoon. Today, I am beyond infuriated with how I am treated as a young, unmarried woman. Here is why: I received a "gift" in the mail today from an "Aunt." This gift included a note and a few books. Sounds lovely right? … Continue reading Authentically Living
Chance encounters
The past 2 weeks have been full of chance encounters. People who have inspired me and brought my attention towards what I really want in life. It's been an interesting experience and I am very thankful for them. One situation was completely out of the blue and confusing but it was amazing. Here's what happened: … Continue reading Chance encounters
Life’s Twists and Turns
It's been awhile since I published anything! Life has been throwing me some curve balls but, I've been hitting them and life has been fabulous. Last week, I spent 3 days in the mountains with some 6th graders. Having done something similar in the past I was expecting nothing but complaining. Inner city kids do … Continue reading Life’s Twists and Turns
Quest for Financial Literacy
I have been reading and listening to a lot about personal finance. This has never been something that has interested me until now. I would have never known it interested me because I went to school for education which does not require any economics or finance courses. I certainly have never had any personal role … Continue reading Quest for Financial Literacy
The Solution for World Peace: Laser Tag
You're welcome world...I figured it out. Today, I went and played laser tag with my boyfriend, his daughter, and his older brother. There were a lot of 30-somethings that were at the laser tag place...A LOT. They turned us loose and both kids and adults ran around like crazy laughing our heads off...playing! Let me … Continue reading The Solution for World Peace: Laser Tag
Confessions of A Likely Spinster 