It’s about to be that time of year where we start thinking about where we are and where we want to be. You know it’s coming. All of the proclamations on Facebook about what people are leaving behind as they step into the New Year. I, for one, have no problems with those posts. The […] Read more…
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When was the last time you had a first time?
I was going through some old blog posts from my previous mommy blog and found my 40 before 40 list. I was pleasantly surprised that I had done some things on that list. Still, I was a little frustrated though that A LOT of those things weren’t close to being checked off. Did I mention […] Read more…
You need a break. Here’s how I know.
Social media is a blessing until it isn’t. It’s a great way to connect with people that you haven’t talked to in years. I’ve reconnected with friends from high school and college through Facebook. A few weeks ago, I got together with a friend from elementary school. It wouldn’t have happened if not for social […] Read more…
LA to OC: Finding gratitude with change
I might be going out on a limb here, but I’m gonna say that this is probably a sign that we should go the minimalist route. There are still boxes in our garage. I’m not sure we even need those things since we’ve been living without them since we moved in June. I guess moving […] Read more…
How I followed my dreams to Hollywood
Recently I was talking to a friend about my journey. We’ve known each other for years but it hadn’t occurred to me that she didn’t know this huge part of who I am. See, 15 years ago I moved to Los Angeles. I left my job in Ohio, where I had gone to college, and […] Read more…
I don’t have it all figured out – And that’s OK.
Where do you stand with things? You know, life stuff. Do you feel like you have it all figured out? Let me let you in on a secret – I don’t. It’s not just me either. I was having dinner with a friend the other weekend. As we talked, we both shared that we felt […] Read more…
How to Be Happy
How many times have you heard that “happiness is a choice”? I’ve heard it over and over again. Shoot, I say it all the time. Knowing that it’s our choice to be happy and that it doesn’t depend on other people is a big deal. So many people seem to make their happiness other peoples […] Read more…
I’m A Real Housewife of Orange County
When I moved to Southern California 15 years ago, I never thought I’d live anywhere other than the L.A. area. It took a lot for me to even move to California because – earthquakes! But once I visited Los Angeles, I was in love. It’s a beautiful thing to LIVE somewhere that I used to […] Read more…
You started, now what? How to stay motivated
You ever start something that you were really excited about? You couldn’t wait to make it real. You made plans. Maybe even wrote them down (cause that’s how you know it’s real). You got started annnd that’s when life started to kick your butt. Sound familiar? Even a little bit? Over the last few weeks, […] Read more…
Work Happiness? I know the key.
Who am I? Where should I work? What is my passion? You hear all the time how important it is to find your passion and follow your dreams. Honestly, I built this whole site around passions and dreams, so I’m definitely team #findyourpassion. Writing has been at the center of my passion for as long […] Read more…
