Goal #11: Create an Affirmation

To read about my 101 Goals in 1001 Days project click here. To see my other goals, click here. This was an accident. I originally planned a ceremonial conclusion to this goal. I planned to spend a secluded afternoon nestled in a hidden corner of beauty that would reveal itself to me when the time [...]

When Society Strikes

It was our first night in New York City. We were sitting in our ‘at-least-it-has-a-flat-screen-TV’ budget hotel room. We were meeting a friend for dinner, so I was getting ready. My makeup was on. My hair was done. All I had left to do was decide which outfit I should wear. Which of the many [...]

The Bargain Shopper

We recently had our closets remodeled. It was Michael’s idea. “I hear there are companies that will come in and rebuild your closets!” he said excitedly one afternoon. “They take the space you have and create more space with shelves and different levels from which to hang your clothes!” The elevated animation (about a closet [...]

Inflexible

I was in gymnastics in 1st grade. I had a purple leotard with a bear on it. One time, I planned ahead and wore my leotard to school under my dress so I wouldn’t have to change into it after school. However, I did not plan ahead for the extra step in apparel removal when [...]

The Woman Behind the Counter

The other day I was in the Phoenix Airport on my way to a meeting in Denver. Unsure of how long it would take to get the car parked, get the luggage checked, get through the security line, and get to our gate, we (my husband Michael and I) ended up at the airport early [...]