Earlier this month, a close girl friend from my former life in San Francisco gave me a call. Lori is the kind of friend who will be there to party, dance and laugh her face off with you all night. … Continue reading
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How to live a more passionate life
‘Finding passion isn’t a destination, but rather a journey. A journey that won’t lead to a single passion, but to a passionate life’ ~ Abbey Lamm, Bold Academy alum The overwhelming task of finding your ‘one true purpose’ is difficult, … Continue reading
What running has taught me about life
I’ve been a runner since the day I learned to walk. From my early days of gymnastics, to running cross country in high school, to 30 minutes ago when I was jogging alongside the Columbia River, running has stayed with … Continue reading
The world is listening
I can only summarize the last seven days as life responding to my callings. There’s the lull of uneasy, sometimes sickening silence that happens after you’ve yelled out to the world, “Here I am, world! This is me. This is … Continue reading
We need to fail more
We Need to Fail More Yesterday I toured a beautiful institute in ‘The Pearl’ district of Portland. The moment I walked in, I felt it. This place gets me. Everyone was buzzing with energy. The artists and their teachers smiled … Continue reading
Yes, you can ‘pull it off’
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard my friends say, ‘I love that!’ about something I’m wearing, only to add in the same breath, ‘I could never pull that off, though.’ Bright red lipstick. Knee-high socks. A giant … Continue reading
Why are we so focused on finding ‘the one’?
Why Are We So Focused on Finding ‘The One’? Saturday was my last day in San Francisco before my big move to Portland, so after a picture-perfect day full of great food, beer and amazing people-watching with a collection of … Continue reading
What to know before flying solo to Thailand
I had originally made the bold plan to travel solo to Thailand. I figured it would be the hardest thing I’ve ever done, something that would test my independence. I also didn’t want to keep putting the trip off based … Continue reading
Courage Love Intensity 