It is more than a week after many have made their New Year’s Eve Resolutions. This probably means that most us have forgotten—or are at least on the road to forgetting—that we ever made them. Until New Year’s Eve this year, my resolution was around writing more. Then, on December 31st my sister posted this […]
Life and Lifestyle
Is He The One?
Not sure if he is the one? Are those doubts just nerves or are they reality shining through? 13 signs he is the one. 1. You Almost Never Fight When constantly arguing about who is wrong – your relationship is not right. My question is how did persistent and regular arguments become acceptable? And, better […]
Passive Aggressive Bitches
You know them (unfortunately). The stingy family members, those who disguise themselves as friends and the co-workers whose only objective is seemingly knocking you down a few rungs. These people know precisely how, when and where to serve up jabs at your character, reminders of moments you would prefer to forget and comments which are […]
The Only 3 Reasons to Go to College
The one question my parents permitted regarding college was, “Which are you going to attend?” Their persistence proved so successful I never considered, perhaps the other question, “Should I even go?” Lucky for me, mom and dad’s persuasion was accompanied with an offer to pay for all expenses minus the “fun” money – for which […]
7 Sad Truths for Expats
I liken the differences between traveling to another country and living there, to the differences between observing a bucking bull and being on the back of one. I learned this after living in Puerto Rico*, Amsterdam and my husband David’s hometown, a small village outside of Barcelona. What do I wish I would have known […]
How I Feel Used
Does feeling used have to feel like crap? I would argue, no. In fact, I would argue “used” can bring feelings of empowerment, connectedness and even downright euphoria. How? Because when I buy used belongings I understand, know and love all of this: That I spent drastically less which means I can work less. (And […]
