It’s been a busy work week. I hope you’re all out there throwing some paint on the canvas of your lives! I’ll be back soon. Just wanted to check in and say hi because I miss you, readers!
How ‘The Alchemist’ Transformed My Life as a Marketing Executive
I read the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho in 2004. At the time, I was working as a marketing executive at Johnson & Johnson in their consumer division, home of some of the best loved brands in America. Anyone who works in marketing knows that the hours are long and the stress is high. […]
Eating To Fight Disease
I’ve been dancing around with becoming a vegetarian for years now. I’ve known that there are many positive benefits to eating a primarily plant, nut and fruit diet, including anti-cancer benefits, for a while. I just couldn’t find a system that was easy and healthy that I liked. Well about 2 weeks ago while at […]
Dense Breasts: The Secret You Need To Know
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 I was told by the mammography radiologist that I had dense breasts. This was the first time I had ever heard this and I’d been getting mammograms for 10 years. © Tyler Olson – Fotolia.com In fact, I had never heard of dense breasts before and […]
National Siblings Day
I didn’t know it was National Siblings Day until I saw it on Facebook tonight, so figured I’d share a few memories. I have 2 sisters and a brother and I happen to love them all a lot. They’re smart and funny, interesting and witty, and I immediately feel at home when I’m with them. […]
8 Ways I’m Going to Balance Work and Family This Spring
I haven’t had time for a “real” post in the last 2 weeks because of how busy work has been but this quote really spoke to me today. It’s very true for me that when life gets too busy, it becomes barren, void of real connection and meaning. I’m spending so much time lately just […]