Until today, I’d never heard of a nectar list*. In case you haven’t either, it’s the antithesis of a bucket list. While a bucket list details the things we want to do before we kick the bucket, a nectar list tells the story of the things that have been the nectar of our existence so far. Sounds pretty sweet […]
A new mantra
Denise and I have a new mantra. To be used whenever you experience a hurt or disappointment, or if someone lets you down or pisses you off. Or any other negative situation. “Just keep working on yourself.” It doesn’t mean that you won’t hurt or you won’t cry or you won’t feel disappointed or sad […]
Let’s talk about beauty
From the first moment I saw Gabourney Sidibe, I’ve thought she was beautiful. I found her captivating. And interesting. Despite knowing nothing about her. And despite the fact that she defies our society’s standard of beauty. So when I saw this quote, it all made sense to me. She finds herself beautiful and that shines […]
What have you done for you lately?
Here we are, enjoying the last, unofficial weekend of summer, and as we wind down our first annual #SummerOfAwesome, I’m wondering…what have you done for you lately? Have you started to live by your own standards? Not letting others dictate to you what’s right for you and and you should live? Have you thought about […]
Four simple steps to setting small meaningful goals
One of the things we said we would address in our first annual #SummerOfAwesome is setting goals. Or more specifically, setting small, meaningful goals. Goal setting. Seems like such simple fare, and yet so few of us set goals and actually follow through with the steps to achieve those goals. The time for that to […]
It’s ok to wonder why
It’s ok to wonder why. Why am I here? What’s it all about? What’s the point? When are things going to change? Sometimes life is hard. Confusing. Scary. Lonely. Some days maybe you just feel like you can’t handle it all. Ok, then don’t. Just stop. Sit around and do nothing. Call off sick. Stay […]