Though I know that true acknowledgment comes from within, it does feel nice to get positive affirmation from outside sources on occasion. There have been times when I have questioned if all of my work the past few years even mattered. I’m glad to say it has touched at least a few people. :) Recently, … Continue reading »
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My Homeless Home
My Homeless Home. I miss the place that some people playfully refer to as “The Junk.” I miss the place where I would drive in all groggy eyed at about seven AM every morning to always be the first one there. I miss putting on the coffee in the morning for all the smiley and … Continue reading »
100 Things that inspire me and make me happy. :)
Today I wrote out 100 things I am grateful for. Even though I usually practice an attitude of gratitude, I thought writing 100 things might become tedious after 30 or so… but honestly it just got easier and easier and it only took about a half an hour to compose. Regardless of whether or not … Continue reading »
A sweet little story.
Recently, I started a daily confidence building regimen: Doing one thing everyday that is out of my comfort zone. Anyway, since arriving back in Oregon I have been volunteering at a “homeless” shelter. I work 2 days a week and I have offered to be available for any other need which may arise. Last week, … Continue reading »
My 30th birthday wish list. :)
My 30th birthday is in two weeks… And since I cannot spend it where I had planned on being, and since my birthday wishes are far too big to ask any human being to accommodate or gift me with, I thought I would ask for the next best thing. You see, my favorite activity in the … Continue reading »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND THANK YOU!
A few weeks ago, my friend wrote a blog post about things she would like for her birthday. It was difficult for her to write as she is not used to asking for things… One of the things on her list was for someone to do a random act of kindness for her birthday. “YIPEE” … Continue reading »
The “L” Word.
A few months ago when I was going through a particularly uncomfortable growth spurt, a friend reached out to me in an attempt to help. I wasn’t expecting the genuine assistance and it took me by painful surprise. You see, he left a long message on my phone saying something along the lines of, “You … Continue reading »
The person I used to know as me.
I bought my plane ticket to Minnesota this morning. Wow. I’m really doing this. I’m so excited…but filled with nostalgia and a deep sense of gratitude for every person and situation which has colored my world for the last several years. If someone told the person I used to know as me that I would … Continue reading »
Minnesota
I think I’m headed to Minnesota. I’m still scratching my head a little, thinking “Minnesota? How on earth can I accomplish what I want to way out there?” I have been reassured by my LA friends that I will love Minnesota. I’ve been told that the people are awesome and that Minneapolis is a really … Continue reading »
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself. – Mark Caine
Last week I had to suspend my gym membership due to lack of funds. It was sort of a big deal, because that is how I shower each day. It’s been an interesting few days since the suspension as I try to navigate a new sort of routine fit for the rock star that I … Continue reading »
