I indulge in retail therapy. I fall into a pattern of buying and don’t necessarily jump out of my comfort zone all too often. It is the reason I have several pencil skirts and flowy blue and/or purple tops. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to try new things. Unless I have a persona[...]
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October 28th, 2012 - 4:08 pm § in Uncategorized
I Did It!
In case you were wondering…I finished the Marine Corps Marathon. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t what I hoped for, but I didn’t stop and I made it up that hill and finished. It was the best and worst experience of my life, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Except for maybe the[...]
February 26th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Uncategorized
Tina Fey Improv Rules for Your Career
I just finished reading Tina Fey’s book Bossypants. While I picked it up as a good-humor, man she is so cool read I have to give her credit for tricking me into reading a self-help book for your career. From figuring out who to hire and how to act (or not) in an interview Fey [...][...]
December 18th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Uncategorized
The Busy Season: Taking Control of Your To-Do List
Each December I am completely caught off guard by the mad dash to the finish line. I don’t know what it is about the Holidays that lull me into a false sense of calm. This year I am following the below outline to make it through without completely breaking down. Write it all down. Put everythin[...]
July 5th, 2011 - 5:40 pm § in Uncategorized
Something brewing with Food Cures
Check back soon to see what it is…[...]
June 19th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Uncategorized
The Path to Creativity
Most of our lives consist of habits. We walk/drive to walk along the same route. In meetings, we sit in the same seat and at restaurants, we order the same dish. Generally, if you do something right and well the first time it is a good idea to do it that way again. Unfortunately, that [...][...]
October 13th, 2010 - 8:55 am § in Uncategorized
Tasty Tuesday 10/12
Eleven foods nutritionists buy for themselves. Oatmeal: Filled with fiber it can keep you full til lunch and also help lower cholesterol. Best thing, you can make it your own buy adding nuts, fruit and even cottage cheese. Fruits and veggies: A no brainer here a healthy diet isn’t complete without[...]
October 10th, 2010 - 12:00 pm § in Uncategorized
What I Learned by Not Drinking Alcohol in September
Alan is back to chat about his getting healthy…this month, not drinking. Back in August, I blogged about using Foursquare to help encourage me to walk more—especially after meals. The mobile application was a great motivator because I was using it to earn badges. I also used Twitter ( #AlanG[...]
September 14th, 2010 - 6:50 pm § in Uncategorized
Tasty Tuesday 9/14
Who are you calling shrimp? Grilled Curried Shrimp with Mango Couscous Gingered Shrimp and Asparagus Caribbean Shrimp Salad Shrimp Salad Nicoise 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons water 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 6 ounc[...]
