Earlier this year, I got an opportunity which was really out of my comfort zone. From the moment discussions began, everything in me wanted to say No. It was the safe answer. The easy choice. I eventually convinced myself to give it a shot, so that I wouldn't beat myself up for not trying, at …
Dream
At an event in April, I met Phoebe. She'd contributed to 4040 before and we'd chatted but had never met. She introduced herself and I simply said "You're very pretty."At the end of the event we spoke again. I casually mentioned an idea I had. She quickly responded "Let's do it!"I was stunned. A week …
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Can you sniff 2017? I know I can. Once I begin inhaling the fragrance of Christmas, the year’s end is often the next thought. Last night I was at a vigil when the mother called in tears. I could barely make out what she was saying but I quickly figured it was news of another …
This one is for YOU
I wrote this 4 years ago and recently discovered it when Gloria asked if I ever shared it on my blog. I decided to post it here. May it remind someone, today that they are never alone. This one is for the girl who can’t sleep at night because her father is coming late …
What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
This is probably the most excited I have been about writing a blog post! Perhaps it is because I don't have to write much, or maybe the fact that it is something close to my heart. Either way. I can't wait to share! When I read the book Lean in, by Sheryl Sandberg at the …
The Pressure!
I went for a job interview once. Years later, I happened to get access to the evaluation form that had been used as I spoke. I had scored highly on confidence. I laughed so hard! How was that even possible?! I had been a total nervous wreck. All my clothes looked like rugs, my vocabulary …
Discovery; Fulfilling my Destiny 