June 2010 archive

Time to Slow Down

I’ve been running at breakneck pace lately. Full days, crowded evening plans, and imperfect sleep cut short by late nights and made fitful by a recent attack of hungry bugs (I have a half-dozen or so nasty bites to prove it). Last night was the last straw. I needed to slow down. No, more than […] Read more…

Getting My Arms in Shape

As part of my quest to focus my free time devoted to exercise, I’ve been dedicating a lot of time to weight training. Based on my personal research on the subject, I believe that weight training is very important to my exercise routine for a number of reasons. I’ve noticed a HUGE difference in my […] Read more…

Focusing on JUST one thing

I have always had the problem of wanting to do too many things. And the fact that I love to start things and not finish them. This deadly combination has left me dabbling in a number of different areas and consistently flitting from activity to activity, never staying long enough to achieve my true potential […] Read more…

Turning Down the Deal

My mother trained me well to take on deals. I grew up shopping at yard sales, consignment shops and discount warehouses like Ross, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. I love her for that. I can fully appreciate the beauty of a serendipitous sale item. But as I’ve continued my quest to live a simpler, more fulfilling […] Read more…

Planning for Spontaneity

As I get older and discover more about myself, I’ve learned that I love to be spontaneous. I love to have moments where I randomly decide to meet up with a friend, or attend an event, or cook a meal. Light a candle, take a bath, or book a massage in the middle of the […] Read more…

A Vacation By the Sea

I went to Mendocino for Memorial Day weekend, where I soaked up the sun and made the rounds at various wineries and breweries in the area. I had been incredibly excited leading up to this trip, since it was the first destination vacation I have had in quite a while. It was so nice to […] Read more…