I have to laugh at myself. This post heading was in my journal for almost two months without a single word written. A few paragraphs and a few months later, I decided it was time to buckle down and finish. But as usual, life got busy, and I set it aside. This post has been about 6 months in the making! In the case of this post, my “later” didn’t turn into a “never”, but  like most of us, I constantly battle procrastination and the guilt that can come with it. But recently, I’ve been adjusting the way I think about procrastination. The Art of Procrastination Sometimes it feels like…

Mentors are amazing. These people influence our lives and change our perspectives. They take the time to teach, advise, counsel, and train—what a gigantic blessing. I can think of many people throughout my life that I would consider mentors. There’s Florence, the wonderfully patient 96 year old woman who taught me how to knit, or Margueritte, one of my first bosses when I went back into the work world after years as a stay at home mom. She taught me about “rechoosing” rather than changing your mind. Mentors & Teachers of the Digital Age In this digital age, we are lucky enough to choose mentors from various people who share…

Let’s have a little fun and look at how skittles can add a little pizazz to everyday language. Because I often struggle to articulate the swirling mass of thoughts tangled up inside my brain, I am constantly looking for ways to help me express myself. Connections and pictures pop into my head and they provide clarity as well as immense enjoyment. So I thought I’d share one of these connections/pictures that I’ve been having fun with lately. Here are 3 ways to use Skittles in everyday conversation.  “How are you doing? Fine, and you?” I’m starting with my favorite way to use skittles in conversation. Because I work from home…

Chanel No. 5 has been my favorite perfume for many years. In my 20’s, an interest in vintage style and fashion introduced me to the iconic scent and I have loved it ever since. It makes me feel classy and elegant and catching a whiff makes me feel like a more put together version of myself. But somewhere along the way, I began hoarding the perfume and instead of wearing it, I saved it for special occasions only. I ended up saving a single bottle for over 10 years–sniffing it occasionally but never wearing it or spraying it.  Then, last year something shifted. I started wearing my Chanel No. 5…