On Saturday night, I watched “Brain on Fire.” The story based around true events involving 24-year old Susanah Cahalan. The movie chronicles a New York Post reporter struck out of the blue with a rare autoimmune illness. She was a healthy, happy and active girl until the day severe symptoms took over her body eventually leaving […]
Introverts use time alone to re-energize. They require it to thrive otherwise they become drained from the noise and distractions of the world. While these types of individuals enjoy the quiet moments to regroup. Others don’t seek the solitude preferring to be around people. Extroverts create situations that will give them any excuse to socialize […]
Starting over following a painful divorce was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. Picking myself up by the bootstraps after being let go in a round of layoffs at work was devastating. It took every ounce of strength from me to keep pushing forward. There are many women providing for families on […]
Since the 14 century and throughout the Renaissance period masquerade balls were the talk of society. The parties were a highlight of elite society in Venice, Italy. Tradition created by a need for privacy and anonymity became a valuable tool used by the lower class to hide their true character and personality. It saved these […]
Eleanor Roosevelt, Jen Sincero, Sheryl Sandberg, Carrie Fisher, Jennifer Lopez, Mirtha Michelle Castro Marmol and Maya Angelou. These are the women on my wall – today. I keep a commemorative wall of quotes. Some sticky notes remain indefinitely. While others are replaced with new ones over time. Every morning and night as I brush my […]
Todos los días despierto a la misma hora. Mi alarma me ayuda despertar a un nuevo comienzo. Una taza de café para preparar los motores. Un día nuevo siempre tiene nuevos retos. Pero como toda batalla hay que luchar. Entro al baño y miro mi reflejo esperando la crítica. Una mañana de esas tome pausa […]
I wake up each morning with a similar routine. My alarm goes off at the same time everyday to make espresso. Coffee gets the motor running. A small shot offers just the right amount of caffeine to motivate. It allows me to prepare myself for a new beginning. I walk into the bathroom, look at […]
HAPPY FRIDAY! Have you ever had a week that skewed in the wrong direction? How did you handle it? Monday started with me remembering that my water would be shut off for repairs. The problem was I was in my shower when I remembered! Tuesday, I slept right through my alarm. Oversleeping cost me to […]
1. You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero: If you’re feeling like you need a good kick in the ass. Be prepared to restart that engine. This author won’t let you feel sorry for yourself! No nonsense and truly genuine when she talks about learning to love yourself . Self-love is king, relentless in the journey to […]
Depending on where you were this morning. On or around 6:07 AM today, summer arrived. Each year, this day gives millions of us a bright spot. Scientifically, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is at its most elevated point in the sky. It is the longest day of the year with the shortest night. […]
