When the first call went immediately to voicemail, I didn’t panic. Maybe she couldn’t answer the phone right away, so a message wasn’t warranted at the time. After thirty minutes, I called again and as the voicemail clicked in, I said as nonchalantly as possible, “Hey, give me a call when you get this message.” …
Stop the Madness: Football, Mental Health and Mayhem
Have you ever witnessed a car accident and wondered how it happened? You know, as you are passing by rubber-necking, you say to yourself, “What the heck happened?” Last week, my mom was rear-ended on a straight road in broad daylight. When she called, I asked, “How’d it happen?” She says, “I don’t know, the …
5 Steps to Get Over Disappointment
“Thanks for letting me know and yes, I’ll consider applying again in the future.” I heard myself telling the interviewer as I hung up the phone. She was phoning to let me know that although I was a strong candidate for the position, I was not selected for the job. Inside, I was shouting, …
Running on Fumes – Another Sleepless Night
As a teenager, I use to sleep All.The.Time. If left to my own devices, I could sleep until noon, get up for lunch and take a nap. Then I would wake up around 6pm for dinner and maybe watch some television and go back to sleep at 10pm. Honestly, back then, I didn’t think I …
All Jokes Aside
We know from previous movies that the Joker is known for 3 things: his laugh, his dance and his killing. Those things were definitely in this movie, but what I wasn’t prepared for was the depiction of his of mental illness. We’re use to seeing the Jack Nicholson degree of Joker-ism, but this was something different.
The 5 Key Principles of a Love Revolution
It is very rare that I hear people discuss positive relationships. I want to hear about him meeting his girl online and she turned out to be exactly what he prayed to God for. I want to hear about her meeting him at the grocery store, when he asked her opinion about laundry soap.
Losing Weight for Optimal Health & Wellness…I’m Ready!
I think diets are good for a short-term solution, but I’m seeking something maintainable and long-term.
THE AFFAIR
I know office romances happen all the time (to the detriment of HR), but let me tell you why I was so taken aback by Angela’s confession.
My Valentine’s Day Boycott
Well what happens when February 14th rolls around and you find yourself without a special someone? One year, I found myself in this very position and you know what I did? I boycotted Valentine’s Day.
Becoming A Blogger: Insights from a Newbie
There’s so much written out there on ‘how to create a successful blog’, and a lot of it is good information; however, some of it feels kinda shady. What has felt right and true to me is this one thing – Find your ‘Why’.