I wouldn’t call myself a loner, but I do like spending time by myself. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends and am soon to be a wife, but there is something about that alone time that is so appealing to me. I remember when I first got into my relationship I explained that I LOVE to be alone. I … Read more...
Two women I know, one is a dear friend, the other is a new acquaintance both just got back from the Middle East—Jordan to be exact. And even though these two women don’t know each other, their accounts of the region are very similar. Especially when speaking about the women of the region including Syrian “guests” living in Jordan. Jordanians … Read more...
There is something special going on in Jordan in the Middle East. You hear about the Syrian crisis and other terrible things that are occurring, but THIS global initiative is a bright spot. If you haven’t heard of Empower Women Through Sport then continue reading!
The Global Sports Mentoring program sponsored by the US Department of State has teamed up … Read more...
Kobe the Labrador and I go on lots of walks.
Sometimes we go to the dog park.
Other times we stay in the neighborhood.
Fortunately, our neighborhood still has some areas where Kobe can run off leash. The area is lightly wooded with wide open spaces and there are neighbors nearby.
I never gave it a second thought about not … Read more...
When I say the word, “Hustle” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?
This word means different things to different people and for many, the word leaves a bad taste in their mouth and insults their faith.
Hustle then becomes something you do to make something happen. Or it’s what happens to someone who promises everything and delivers … Read more...
Have you ever received a gift and thought, “what was this person thinking?” You smile and thank them anyway but inwardly ponder if the person had you in mind when they bought the gift.
Right then you start to think of people you could possibly regift the item to even though Emily Post says regifting is a big no-no. Most … Read more...
We’re not ready to name drop yet but Kerry Connelly—Christian writer, speaker and coach— and I are working on something wonderful!
The Whole Woman Summit is a virtual gathering of women with incredible speakers lined up to encourage, motivate, inspire and inform the whole you. Our talented and brilliant speakers will speak on mind, body, spirit, work, and … Read more...
It was the 90s and I must have been at my heaviest weight ever or real close to it.
And if you remember fashion during the 90s it was loud, it was bright, it was colorful.
Again, this is the 90s and plus size fashion was sorely wanting.
Nothing ever truly fit. Most clothes made for overweight women … Read more...
When the Home Shopping Network (HSN) was very new, my sister and I would watch the show faithfully. We absolutely loved the jewelry segment of the show and who wouldn’t? Amazing gold filigree rings and necklaces. We watched thick gold Figaro bracelets and doorknocker bamboo earrings sellout in minutes.
However, when you’re an unemployed teenager of working class parents, the … Read more...
Do you have a goal that you need to accomplish? Do you wish you had someone neutral around to offer you advice? Do you often need a kick in the butt to get you moving? Perhaps you need a coach, a mentor or even a guide. Yet how to choose? What’s the difference and which one is best for you … Read more...
