After floating a lot of ideas around about how to make this challenge a reality, it’s time to start packing. I’m using The Boy Scouts of America’s motto as I go–BE PREPARED. (My best friend, Kyle Dean, Eagle Scout, would be proud.) This is what makes me a meticulous and amazing packer…but also what causes … Continue reading
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Here comes the “Zero Waste Lifestyle” Challenge
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Welcome to the beginning of my Zero Waste Lifestyle Challenge…2015…US Virgin Islands. So I’m headed to St.Thomas for a few months. My partner and I lived there last year for 6 months and although it is undeniably a tropical paradise, there was one thing that was practically unbearable for us…total lack of recycling! You could … Continue reading
Tis the Season
Well, it’s been quite awhile–close to a year since my last entry. (I hope no one was holding their breath, ’cause that would be a lot on my conscience.) I’m back and it’s time to go forward! So much has happened, I’m not even sure I could catch you up on it all, but in … Continue reading
Pumpkins aren’t just for decorations…
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While they are still in season, go out and get a few pumpkins and make your own pumpkin puree! (Since the one you got in October got all carved up and turned into a Jack–O–Lantern for Halloween). There are many types of these delicious and nutritious fruits (technically it’s a fruit) to choose from–some are … Continue reading
Happy New Year Ya’ll. What’s in it for you?
I was asked the other day what I wanted for myself in 2014. I thought briefly and said, to be happy, blissful and show love. I don’t think I was quite taken seriously by this particular crowd, but as I thought more about it later, what else is there? I want to continue to be … Continue reading
Namaste’…the light inside of me recognizes the light inside of you
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A few years back, when I came back to New York City after a two year hiatus at home in Arkansas, I began to recognize the light that is inside of me. You could call it energy, spirit, positivity, whatever, and although it’s always been there (just like it is in every person), I made … Continue reading
I Am Artist (Hear Me Roar)
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Buzzing with energy. Craving more hours in the day. Unsatiated by everything happening around me And everything stirring within me. I think in poems. Internal soundtracks orchestrate my every task. I dance every moment it’s appropriate and long to all the rest of the time. I sing, I dance, I paint, I write, I play, … Continue reading
The YES girl
Just call me the yes girl. I’m learning keys to my survival daily and it begins by saying yes! Yes I will dance! Yes I will take a temp job at the UN! Yes I will move in with my friends! Yes I will go to a bar and have a drink–alone! Yes I will … Continue reading
Love’s Labor’s Lost, Part II
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And just like that, I untied myself from Mr. Big. I was free, but there was nothing exquisite about it.~Carrie, Sex and the City You live, you learn. You love, you learn. (Thanks, Alanis). In the wake of my current situation, which is the ending of my six year relationship, I’m learning still. About three … Continue reading
A Moving Meditation, 5Rhythms Method
Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.”― Rumi I am currently participating in a Yoga Apprenticeship at Circle Yoga Shala in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. I’ve already had a wonderful week studying Yoga Asana, Pranayama, … Continue reading
