Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of reflection and fasting. To some, it is a time to give up smoking, drinking, cursing, certain foods, or certain “bad” habits. To others, it is a time of deep reflection and sacrifice on a deeper, less physical plane. I recently read a blog by a lovely lady named Kendra. Her blog, Catholic All Year, featured a post about Lent. It listed 66 things to either give up or take up this Lent, including a guide for beginners, intermediates, and advanced. Some of her ideas were interesting and very do-able, even […]
Profile of an Actor: Leonardo Dicaprio
For someone as talented as Leonardo Dicaprio, it is still unbelievable that he has yet to win an Oscar! Photo Source: Variety Magazine Who of us haven’t fantasizes about having Jack Dawson’s arms wrapped around our waist as we yell, “I’m flying, Jack!” Photo Source: buzzfeed.com Who of us didn’t cheer him on as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, opposite Tom Hanks. And who of us wishes we could if attended one of Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties? Leo has portrayed many wonderful, and memorable characters over the years, from Jack Dawson in Titanic to Arnie in […]
Three Simple Rules in Life… Could it Really be this Simple?
Life is hard, especially since there are so many rules in which we, as humans, feel we must live by. However, there are really just three simple rules in life. Photo Credit: heyfrancis.tumblr.com / Pinterest I’m still learning to follow these simple rules, but sometimes it is easier said than done. And the great thing is, is that all three of these rules are absolutely true. If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never get it. If you never ask, the answer will always be no. And if you never step forward, you’ll always be in the same […]
Will You Make Any New Year’s Resolutions?
So I’ve eaten my black-eyes peas and I’m now at my desk after scanning Pinterest like a mad-woman. I think I’m coming down with a cold because my throat is a little sore, I’m sneezing, and I’m alternating between the chills and the sweats. But I can’t let a little sniffle or sneeze hinder me from trying to figure out (1) if I’m going to write down some “New Year’s Resolutions”, and (2) if I do put together some resolutions, what are they going to be. So until I decide whether or not I’m going to write down any resolutions […]
2012 in Review
This weekend I took the time to check out my own blog, and I browsed my stats. I was simply blown away by my “annual report”. First, I’d like to say “THANK YOU” – (1) to everyone who reads my blog (via Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), (2) to those who decided they like my blog enough to follow, (3) to those who take the time to comment on my posts, and (4) to those who repost my blog onto their blog. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! And I would like to share my annual report with you, since you – […]