Category: Thoughts
3 Tips to Increase Happiness
January 10, 2013
This article is from Right at Home. It sparked my interest so I wanted to share it here. Question 1: What’s the big deal? As in, what’s really important? This one is all about looking at the big picture, prioritizing and learning to let go of what you don’t need (physically and emotionally) so you […]
I Got a New Job & Start in a Week!
October 29, 2012
I GOT A JOB OFFER LAST WEEK! The telecommunications company that scouted my resume officially hired me last week. I start on Monday – one week from now and I can’t be more excited and nervous. It’s a sales job with a lot of growth opportunity. I’m nervous that I won’t be good at sales, […]
Cheating on My Job
October 16, 2012
On June 15th I began work at a start-up company that was supposed to be a full-service estate management company. It would provide legal services (wills, trusts, etc.) and estate sale services (in-home or the company would buy all items). Well, the owner has focused on buying items instead and likes to call it the […]
Dinner For One
September 21, 2012
I made a delicious dinner for my boyfriend and I tonight. The chicken marinated all day in Caribbean flavors. Fresh red and green onions were whipped in to the mashed potatoes and cauliflower. Root Beer made with actual sugar from my Soda Stream was ready to be sipped. [Click the links for recipes I […]
Before You Speak, THINK.
September 11, 2012
Have you seen this picture floating around Pinterest? I absolutely hate this sign and get mad every time I see it, although I know that is not the intent of the message. As a child I was smart enough to the answers to a lot of questions my teacher asked. But for fear of being […]
New Work / Life Schedule
August 29, 2012
Do you ever plan on going to the gym or going for a walk after work and then find excuses or feel like you should be spending your time doing something else? With our St. Bernard puppy at home I feel guilty leaving him alone more than necessary. I have been doing a quick, […]
What Can You Do? : Destiny Plan Q’s
August 17, 2012
To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labor, to be given a chance to create, is the meat and potatoes of life. The money is the gravy. — Bette Davis How will your destiny path be able to integrate serving others with serving yourself? I want to have a job that […]
Money Doesn’t Talk, It Swears: Destiny Plan Q’s
August 16, 2012
I loved this quote from chapter 2 of More Than Money: “The real value of money is not in its possession, but in its use.” How much is enough? How much money do you need each year to have a decent standard of living? How much to retire? What is the impact of those numbers […]
Measuring the Good Life: Destiny Plan Q’s
August 15, 2012
First, I must tell you that I took a little break from this book because I got a job. I don’t think I am above contemplating my life now that I have a job, but life has gotten busier. I also have a St. Bernard puppy, Hank, who is really hard not to spend time […]
Chai Vanilla Cake – Recipe & Wedding Story
August 7, 2012
My bride-to-be friend wanted her wedding to be unique, like most brides these days. Instead of 3-5 bridesmaids, she had two sisters standing with her at the altar and 15 ‘friends of honor’! This was something I had never seen before, but it worked really well. We bought the exact same cowboy boots (Coconuts brand) and […]
