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Why I Blog
If we live to be 82, we have approximately 30,000 days on this planet. DAYS! Our life can be reduced to days and half of mine are behind me. I started this blog because I want to make the most of my 30,000 days and I want to see how others are doing the…
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Are You Ready To Live Your Dreams In The New Year?
The tagline on my personal instagram account is a song lyric from the band Switchfoot. “Every breath is a second chance.” Every moment of our lives we get another chance to live our dreams; to create a life worth living. I believe this all year long, so I am not exactly sure why I get…
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Always Be True To Yourself
“Always be true to yourself,” my mother would say. “Don’t try to be something you’re not.” She was right when she imparted this advice. I have been reminded of this wise tip over the past few months. It doesn’t feel right to try to squeeze yourself into a mold that isn’t yours. It simply doesn’t fit.…
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Just Do It
I’m a list maker. When I don’t accomplish my tasks, they get transferred to the next list. Sometimes this goes on for months. There are just some things I do not want to do. They seem too time consuming, too boring, or just too hard. What I continue to be reminded is that no matter…
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Simple Pleasures: The Moments of Life
In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, I find myself thinking of the family and friends I am thankful for. I am thankful for every person that has crossed my path, past or present. Friend, family member, or acquaintance, they have all been important to my journey. Everyone is put in our lives for a reason,…
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Simple Pleasures: #Pinch Me
This week’s simple pleasures. 1). Being asked out on a breakfast date by my 16-year-old on her day off from school. #Pinch me! (BTW-if you are ever in Seal Beach, Ca., I highly recommend a stop by the Crema Cafe for breakfast or lunch…a tasty spot!) 2.) Beer Tasting: I am not a real wine drinker…
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This Week’s Simple Pleasures
This is the first post in a series called Simple Pleasures. Joy can be found in the simple things. There’s no need to check off items from an elaborate bucket list to find happiness. Here are 5 simple things that brought a smile to my face this week: 1) Shamelessly eating persimmons one after…
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Change Is Good
Well, this is my first post in November and I am happy to say I am ready for autumn to be in full swing. Living in Southern California sometimes leaves me wanting for some real seasons. I am ready for change. However, when it’s 70 degrees in December it’s hard to complain that much. Something…
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I Hope You Stick Around
I discovered today that I have lost followers because of my 31 Days of Pink. I understand that receiving something in your inbox everyday can be overwhelming. Especially when what is being shared doesn’t resonate with you. If breast cancer awareness just isn’t “your thing.” I was a little saddened because one of the followers…
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Just Say Yes
I am a firm believer in saying YES! Yes Man with Jim Carrey is one of my favorite movies. If you haven’t seen it I recommend it highly. The premise is about a guy who lives a stagnant life. Never reaching out and grabbing opportunities for joy that come his way. Then, he forms a…