Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could do anything? I will give you a hint- that it is brave, bold and a little frightening. Have you ever said to a friend or family member, "I would do this, if I could do anything?" Do you then think through all the logical and reasonable reasons why the dream job you would love to do, but are not doing, would not make sense? If this resonates with you, then you are not alone. Life is tough sometimes, and decisions are not

There are many ways to be bold. One way to think of boldness is doing something you have always wanted to do, but have not yet had the time or confidence to try. Another bold move is doing something differently, in a way that it has never been done before or for the very first time. As such, boldness applies to both our personal and professional lives. I have tried new things in my profession by changing directions with regard to improving a process, pitching making new inve

You are probably wondering why there is a cookie picture for this blog. Well, why not? Just kidding.... First, one thing to know about me is that I love cookies. Most recently, my go-to has been dark chocolate chip cookies smoked using cherry wood on the Traeger smoker. This pairs great with a homemade, five-ingredient vanilla custard. Together, the cookies and custard create layers of flavor that are carefully curated by the design of the recipe. Although, I tend to use the

Have you ever walked or ran a 5k? Many may walk or run a 5k each day. If you move yourself 3.3 miles a day, you are well on your way to a 5k a day! Thinking of the concept of a 5k and the associated numbers 3.3, I believe we can apply this to many aspects of our life. Do you spend 3.3 uninterrupted hours a day to think? Or spend 3.3 hours with your family, reading a good book, taking a long walk with your dog or exercising? My guess is that most of us do not plan 3.3 hours a

Ever wonder why you work better in one space over another? Recently, we renovated our screened porch and made it more of screened living room. It has made all the difference in how we use the room and how much time we spend in it. It was a fairly "easy" renovation- mainly painting, adding furniture and a few succulents (hoping I can keep them alive :) - but the transition from a room we just walked through into a room we actually live in has been notable. We added a light pai

What moments have defined you, changed you or kick-started a fire within you? These moments are certainly memorable as we learn, grow and evolve throughout our lives. The key takeaway for me though is: What did I learn? Sometimes you may learn a new skill or learn something new about yourself. You may have reaffirmation of something you already knew or knew about others. For me, I have had several defining moments in my life- events that have changed me for the good and bette

This is a fun, yet important post about feeling ok and confident to be YOU! I have often struggled with feeling pretty or feeling like I look in-shape enough. I have lost pounds and gained pounds and am a work in progress to create the healthy balance I am seeking. I just keep working on it and do not beat myself up when I eat a brownie or have a hot cocoa. So far this year, with a goal of losing 50 pounds, I have lost 23 and will keep at it. One accessory I have always wante