Doing more of what makes me happy.

I didn't make any resolutions for the new year. I don't think I did last year either. And that's ok. Honestly, I'm pretty content with who I am as a person. However, that's not to say I am without goals. My biggest goal for this year is to finish my damn novel. I even opened …

Wake Up Call #48

Good morning everyone! Happy Monday! It's the second week of 2018! How are your resolutions coming along? I didn't really make any... oops!   Actually, one of the things I want to do this week is reflect on the year, and make some goals for 2018... keep your eyes peeled for that belated new year …

Cinderella’s Glass Slipper and Other Weird Games I Played at Work

Have you ever had a job that totally and completely changed your life? No, I'm not talking about pursuing your passion, or changing the world, or even making a bunch of money. I mean a minimum-wage job, without which, you wouldn't be the person you are today? I have. I was a day camp counselor …

Wake Up Call #47

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2017 was... interesting, but I realized something in looking back on it when I jumped on the #bestnine trend on Instagram: Which of course makes me want to be sappy for just a minute. (These posts are supposed to be motivational, right?) In the spirit of #NewYearSameMe, it’s time to make some resolutions we’ll …

Slacker

Guys. I have been such a slacker on the blog front lately. I don't know if it's been the craziness of the holidays or what, but I didn't write a wake up call, or a regular blog post this week. And, I haven't been nearly as active as I should be in the blogging community. …

Miracle on Madison

The hubs and I hosted our third annual Christmas party this weekend, Miracle on Madison!* Why is it called Miracle on Madison? It's not only because of our street name, but also because-- fun fact about me-- I am in the 90's version of the movie Miracle on 34th Street! Well, a picture of me is …

Wake Up Call #46

Good morning!! Did everyone have a merry weekend? I sure did! Saturday we hosted our annual Christmas party, and, if I do say so myself, it was our most successful yet! But more on that later this week. 😉 Can you believe it's Christmas next week?! No, me neither! So, read your wake up call, …

Thoughts on Love, Actually

Hi friends! I'm a little behind on things this week, so I thought I'd reshare this post about Love Actually, to help you get into the holiday spirit. Let me know your thoughts about this movie in the comments on the original post and/ or what your favorite Christmas move is! P.S. If you're looking …

Wake Up Call #45: Rachel Edition

Happy Monday! Today is a special day: my sister Rachel's birthday! We celebrated over the weekend by dancing on a trolley, frolicking in the city, eating jello shots, and hugging each other a lot. I also got her the best present (besides allowing her to be my sister): two little frogs! They are adorable, and …

How I became BFFs with Angi Taylor

Every morning on my way to work, I listen to Fred and Angi's morning radio show on Kiss FM. They do a segment called The Five at 7:45 where contestants answer five pop culture/ general knowledge questions. Two callers play each other, and the winner goes on to play the next day; if that person …