In the most “cart before the horse” post ever, I have a fun idea that will bring together a gaggle of so much of what I love in life — drinking Why Not? kool-aid puppies, specifically foster puppies creating meaningful connections doing good spontaneity Subarus road trips a reminder why I ride the self-employed, entrepreneurial Read more…
Life of Yes℠ Disclaimer If you take anything away from this, let it be: “You do you.” These are my thoughts, my opinions, what works for me. You may disagree. You may do the complete opposite. Cool, cool. I’m not saying you’re wrong; I’m not saying I’m right. My way isn’t the way; it’s Read more…
A friend recently posted that she’s considering becoming a certified coach. A few days later, in the “How to successfully switch careers” edition of her newsletter, she reflected: “I thought I’d have to return to school to get a job at a nonprofit and that wasn’t true. Rather, I relied on my transferable skills and Read more…
I’ve bristled twice recently in relation to my business. Bristle One Someone whom I’ve known for about three years asked incredulously, “You make money doing Mac & Cheese?” I stared back with a “How do you think I bought that chair you’re sitting in?” stare. These clothes, that exposed brick wall, the drink in your Read more…
If I saw an ad for a mortgage broker with this photo of said broker, I’d a) do a double take, b) raise my eyebrows, and c) head to his website cause yas Queen yas. Who is this low-key, obviously fun loving dude with real world, adulting know-how? I’ll be honest, when someone introduces themselves as a Read more…
I’ve had many highlight moments over my years. Being surprised in elementary school by my Aunt with a trip to Disney World that my single-mom couldn’t afford (she also surprised me with an adorable tiny red convertible once we arrived). Walking through Cabrini Green as a high school student with a WGN TV crew, as Read more…
UPDATE: A week after this goodness, this goodness happened. Grab kleenex. What is next week?! I would like to make more money. I would like money deposited into my bank account every two weeks. I would like catered lunch and a matching 401K program and paid vacation. And and and. That said. If I made Read more…
I am a fast reader. But this bookmark has been in about the same spot for about a year and a half. I just haven’t been able to get into this book — I’ve brought it on trips. “Oh when I’m on the plane, I’ll definitely be into it.” Never opened it. And then felt Read more…
A friend decided to live his dream, and the dream of many of ours, and move to a place that’s always held his heart. Even though ahhhh! Risky! Scary! Learning the ways of a different culture! Employment! Being so far from loved ones! What if it doesn’t work out?! Also BECAUSE of all of Read more…
I’ve known Keri for many years, I think initially through her attendance at my events (pitfall of the job — I meet so many folks, it’s hard to keep track of the initial when, how, why’s). I’ve always found her to be a thoughtful, kind, participatory spirit, eager to support others and to challenge and work Read more…
