“Once you take fear out of the equation, the what ifs and maybes disappear and you go forth boldly from a place of love and courage” – Wendy Carrillo
An Important Lesson From My Jacket
I have this jacket worn mostly during the winter months that I am very fond of. I bought this jacket while I was in high school from my favorite store (at the time) and surprisingly it’s held up all these years. This jacket has been through A LOT. ...
3 Ways to Get Your Own Comeback Story
If you have paid any attention to anything related to sports the last 12 months, then you'll know that this topic basically wrote itself. For those who are not big sports fans, I’ll be brief so please don’t stop reading here. I don’t believe we’ve ever...
4 Ways to Put the Bad to Bed
Someone said to me the other day, “All good things must come to an end.“ Why? Why isn’t it that all bad things come to an end? When it comes to things in our lives, I’m sure it’s easier for us to list the bad rather than the good. It doesn’t mean...
Why I Call People Names (And Why You Should Too)
Okay, I really don’t call people “names”. Technically, I do, but not in the sense you’re thinking when I mention that phrase. For the last 2 years, I’ve been making it a point when I meet people to call them by their name whenever possible. If we’re out...
January Book Reviews
This year I’ve set a goal with myself to consume 24 books total. Breaking that down, it’s only 2 books per month. Having the time to sit down and actually read a physical copy of a book in 2 weeks time is doable for some, but working full time, having a family,...
Please, Stop Saying This Disgusting Word
When we were growing up, our parents forbade us to say certain words. Not that these words were earth-shatteringly terrible (well maybe some were), but they were trying to instill in us better behaviors than unintelligently spewing out words that truly reflect what’s...
A Starting Point
I am excited and nervous at the same time about starting. Getting to this point hasn’t been an easy thing for me. It’s been years since I first intended to explore doing something like this and I have to say that it’s been an interesting journey and learning...