I hesitate to write about volunteering and charity for fear of coming across as "preachy" or a "self-indulgent do-gooder" or a myriad of other negative terms that one can apply to someone who participates in charitable ventures simply for the praise that may result from the participation. After much thought, I decided to share my Christmas tradition with you... simply because I thought that the ... Read the Post
ADVICE FROM DAD {& MOM} – WHEN DID “LOVE” BECOME A FOUR-LETTER WORD?
*Of any article I've written thus far, this is the one I would like you to read. It's lengthy, but I truly believe this subject is worth taking the time to reflect upon. I feel that this article is equally pertinent to men and women. All comments and opinions are welcomed and appreciated. It was getting dark earlier everyday. I hate the time change. It's as if that extra hour or two of ... Read the Post
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & A POLITICAL THOUGHT: BIPARTISANSHIP
Whatever your political leanings may be, for our country to progress and prosper, we must work together. It is imperative that our generation is involved with the political progress of the United States {key word: United}. Learn. Discuss. Collaborate. A nation divided is only half as strong as it could be. ... Read the Post
ADVICE FROM DAD – “BE BRAVE”
My dad and I were sitting outside about half an hour before the sun began to set. The sun was cutting sharp lines through the trees in front of us. After bouts of laughter, we settled into a comfortable silence for quite some time, a kind of silence that I’ve always relished sharing with him. Something about that moment became instantly profound and beautiful, as if my father’s wisdom and ... Read the Post
WHY SETTLE FOR BEING ANYTHING LESS THAN RIDICULOUSLY, OFFENSIVELY FABULOUS? {Mediocrity is Worse Than Death}
I look around at my peers… more specifically, women in their twenties and early thirties, and I am met with a sea of unfulfilled potential… often halted by an excess of insecurity. My philosophy is that this insecurity is two-fold: 1) women tear down other women and 2) men have a way of making women feel less than they should at times. As to women tearing down other women: stop it. Jealousy is a ... Read the Post
MUST HAVES – GIRLS WEEKEND
I feel so fortunate that I have been able to spend the past two weekends surrounded by women of such a high caliber. The girls in my life that I am lucky enough to call my "friends" are driven, independent, have a wicked sense of humor, a sharp sense of style {each unique}, and are kind-hearted. Here's a peek into my past two weekends with my girlfriends... Weekend #1: Celebrating my sister's ... Read the Post
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