One Of My Biggest Pet Peeves…
I was sitting down with some friends today and one of them mentioned she hated the term “Polarizing”. I’ve heard this word a lot over the past year. I swear to you I listened as she explained why she hates this particular term, but for the life of me now I can’t remember, other than […]
A Change of Direction
Towards the end of last year, something started nagging at me from within. I knew it had to do with the fact that we were delving so deep in our Vivid & Brave group, but at the start, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I loved my work. I enjoyed what I did. […]
Intentionally being intentional?
in·ten·tion·al inˈtenCHənl/ adjective 1. done on purpose; deliberate. I am declaring 2014 will be my year of Intention. I am putting it out there for you all to hold me accountable! Last year, during our Vivid & Brave sessions, we were asked to come up with 2 words. One for 2013 and one for 2014. My […]
Saying Goodbye, the only way you know how.
April 17, 2006…early morning Hawaii time, I receive a phone call from my best friend, Beka. She is on her way to see her doctor. She is 7 months pregnant with her 3rd child. “He’s not moving. I haven’t felt him move for a few days. I’m sure everything is fine. But I just need […]
Seven years of change
Seven years….that’s how long it had been since we last had our family photos taken. Seven years. My 2 year old, Thomas the Tank Engine driving, Cars watching, golden locks of curls son, is now a 9 year old 4th grader, who loves to play Minecraft and would eat Nutella sandwiches or McDonald’s for breakfast, […]
Rewriting my own definition of success…
My definition of success has changed dramatically over the past 2 decades. What I thought I believed was success, has proven to be nothing more than a shallow existence. I have learned that I really am a simple person. The older I get the more I realize how very little I need to make me […]