Some relationships just aren’t easy. There’s nothing simple about them, and no matter how we try, there is always something awkward, or worse yet, painful. Disappointment, angst, hurts large and small, unfairness, lingering sadness, or just plain feeling uncomfortable. Chances are, in a lot of cases, it’s not fixable. It is what it is. Especially […]
Fight loneliness
Today I had to travel for my job. I really don’t mind the travel on occasion, since it allows me to spend some time alone – at least in the evenings when I’m not in meetings. I like to be alone from time to time, because it allows me to think and process whatever is […]
It’s scary
It’s scary putting yourself out there in the world. Sharing a part of yourself with someone new. Being honest and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Especially if you like them and you hope that they will like you too. Whether it’s with a new friend or a new lover, it’s not easy being the real […]
Selfie Nation
Denise and I recently took a selfie with our friends at the Oscars… Now that just about everyone and their dog has a cell phone with a camera, it seems that we’ve become a nation of people who take pics of themselves – selfies – hell, even the President has taken a selfie or two. […]
Keeping it real
Who are we really? In this online world that we live in, so many of us project an image that just looks glorious and all happy, all the time. Even here at Bringing Back Awesome, it’s part of our mission to bring some positivity to your life every single day. But is that who we […]
Friendly following
Stalker? Um no. Here at Bringing Back Awesome, we prefer to call it “friendly following”! But seriously folks… As we approach Valentine’s Day, we’re getting this whole love thing shoved down our throats. Not saying that’s a bad thing, just that really if you care about someone, should you only show it on one day […]