“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” – Invictus by William Ernest Henley Photo Source: Project Life Mastery via Instagram At 43, I’m still learning how to “master life.” It’s a long, hard road and so many people have a hard time at mastering life, because life is hard. No one said it would be easy. There are bumps and potholes along the road that make navigating life difficult. But here are some simple tips that not only will help you navigate life, but will improve your life. 1. Say how you feel. […]
My Day Job vs My Passion
I have a day job, and I really enjoy it. I work as a Registered Medical Assistant in a thriving surgical practice and I really love what I do and I love the people with whom I work. I am always in a great mood when I arrive at the office, because I believe that your attitude when you walk through the door will set the tone for the day. Like the quote says, “Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.” And I believe that because I like what I do gives me the freedom […]
Show Your Love Some Love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the time has come to really show your love some love. Despite the fact that some people think Valentine’s Day has become too commercialized with all the cards, flowers, chocolates, and heart-shaped gifts, Valentine’s Day is still a very romantic day! So I’ve compiled a short list of gifts that any woman would love to receive. Photo Source: Bloomingdale’s – (from L-R, clockwise) Deborah Lippmann Empire Collection Set, $24; Dior Addict Lip Glow, $33; Pandora Abundance of Love Ring, $45; Coach Mini Skinny Key Chain, $31.50; L’Agent by Agent Provocateur Demi Bra […]
Wanderlust Wednesday: Wellness & Fitness Retreats
When wanderlust hits me, I tend to look at far away places like Paris, the Maldives, Cabo, Bali, Australia, London, Italy… Heck, I would just love to be on a beach somewhere soaking up the sunshine, digging my toes in the sand, and not having a care in the world. But recently, I have been looking at fitness and wellness retreats like New Horizon Escapes, and Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. There are more retreats detailed HERE. Fitness retreats like these offer people the opportunity to get healthier, not to mention fitter, stronger, and hopefully happier. New Horizon Escapes […]
The Timeless Beauty of Adaline
“A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.” (Source: IMDb) Narrator: On December 31, 2014, a taxicab traveled through San Francisco, from Chinatown to Marin. The car carried a single passenger: a woman, her birth name Adaline Bowman, current alias Jennifer Larson. This is the first and last chapter of her story. (Source: IMDb) I recently watched The Age of Adaline, and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Like The Curious Case of […]