This post is part of a series titled, “A-B-Cs – What It’s Really Like”. Each week a new letter and its word will be revealed. Each word’s explanation will illustrate significant personal meaning, application and ultimately demonstrate, What It’s Really Like… Back in 1998 MTV debuted the reality TV s... Read More »
Celebrities have the life, right? Sometimes it’s fun to daydream about what you’d do if you had a couple million dollars to play around with, but maybe it’s not really all it’s cracked up to be. Celebs including Tiger Woods, Johnny Depp, and David Bowie give their perspective in this edition of “Man Quotes”. This article was originally featured at Esquire.co.uk. Read More »
When I first started blogging, I thought I should write a full story of my life. Then I thought I should write all of my thoughts. After a few years, I know that my orientation about blogging was changing! Blogging is about keeping my working portfolios. I’ve been a blogger since 2009, and now when I read my old posts, they make “aha” moments. From the old posts I know when I mastering certa... Read More »
We ALL Have One… An Embarrassing “Mom” Moment! Does the time your mom embarrassed you as a kid STILL haunt you? Or, on the flip side, are you a mom who did something that made you feel downright mortified? If so, WIRL Project wants to hear from you! Share these stories with us to qualify for our Mother’s Day WIRL Challenge Giveaway and to inspire empower educate … giv... Read More »
I was around 10 when I learned that when it comes to family, bloodlines don’t mean everything, and in some cases, it doesn’t mean ANYTHING. According to the dictionary, “Family” can be defined as: a. A fundamental social group in society typically consisting of one or two parents and their children. b. Two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitment... Read More »
On Super Bowl Sunday, my husband asked me what appetizer we should bring to share at our friend’s Super Bowl party. We originally decided to bring jalapeno poppers, but on the day of the party, my husband got a text message from the host saying someone else decided to bring the same thing. We quickly aborted our plan and decided to bring something else instead. Enter The Vegetable Party Platter... Read More »
Guys, I’m not gonna lie. Going to a conference is hard work. But if you’re dedicated, like me, this is what you have to do. This weekend I went to the BlogU blogging conference where they run a pretty tight ship. They keep you going the whole damn time. I guess they want people to get their money’s worth or something, but I’m like, “Hold up, Ladies. I’m gonna need a nap now.” Unfortunately, this y... Read More »
Over the last year my wife and I have attempted to emphasize the importance of making good choices with our toddler. It has been an extremely daunting task to not only teach him what a choice is, but help guide him toward decision making that we find acceptable. We both feel that the quickest way for him to learn is to have a high level of autonomy over minor situations so that he can practice the... Read More »
My husband and I travel often and to many places. Sometimes our trips are week long extravaganzas but normally they are a few days here and there set aside to explore smaller towns full of character. There are many trips that have been memorable. Quebec City and Montreal. Jekyll Island, Georgia. Ten days trekking along the Blue Ridge Trail in North Carolina and Virginia. Napa and Sonoma. It would ... Read More »
