Today marks 16 years since my dad and I last shared the same bit of earth. Usually, I spend the day moping around crying and thinking about everything he's missed and what it would have been like if he'd been there. On this stunning, fall Annapolis morning, I just can't do that. I won't do that. He hasn't … Continue reading Grateful…
Month: October 2015
Guide to Awesome… Day 15
Humanity's capacity is astonishing. I've seen the smallest of the small rise up to affect real change. I've also witnessed the powerful behave without a thought of anything further than the nasal protrusion in the middle of their faces. I'm sure there have been lots of negative news stories today, but I've been completely taken with some … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 15
Guide to Awesome… Day 14
"Sing out loud. You don't have to have a reason to." Just fill up your heart and let it out. What will you sing? Will you sing to your family? Will you sing to your steering wheel? Will you sing to those unseen? Have no fear. Turn it up so no one can hear. Sing … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 14
Guide to Awesome… Day 13
"Every time you see a slide, go down it." Thanks Kid President and your Guide to Awesome for today's wisdom. We all have slides in our lives. Some of us go down every single one. We learn, grow and sometimes have an amazing adventure. Some of us stay on the straight and narrow path. We … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 13
Guide to Awesome… Day 12
I'm going to cut to the chase here because I'm going to ask that you follow a link... Kid President says: Get out there! Which is pretty poetic because today this was announced... AND IT'S AWESOME #OptOutside Please read and consider.
Guide to Awesome… Day 11
The cool president of the kid variety has bestowed upon his subjects for day 11, the following wisdom: Complain less... celebrate more. I got to spend time with family today. The Marine Corps Marathon is TOMORROW... I'm celebrating BIG! My husband and I running with my cousin who will be attempting to finish a marathon for … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 11
Guide to Awesome… Day 10
Kid President's Guide to Awesome: Day 10... As human beings, we are capable of lots of bad stuff, but also cupcakes. With this in mind, what other things are we capable of that make the world more AWESOME? What do you make that brings more awesome? What can you do or make to bring the … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 10
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 9
Kid and his team say: Look for what matters See it out there? What matters is there. You just need to look. This is simple: Google "Local Charities." See how you can get involved in making your world awesome. Here are a few near and dear to me: The Hope Express THON The Emily "Emma" Whitehead … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 9
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 8
Thank goodness Kid President pulled this out for #8: Focus on the Awesome We all have days where the awesome looks like it's slipping further and further away. That's when we need to look hard and chase after it. These days are determined to beat us down into submission and complete acceptance of mediocrity and misery. … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 8
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 7
Today the KID says: If it doesn't make the world better, don't do it. Again, Kid President and his advisors have a lot more to say on the topic, but you're going to have to buy the book to get all his ideas. Here are just a few of mine on the issue: Trying to always … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 7
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 6
Today's words on the page of awesome: Bring Awesome Back Number six was a little bit about meeting a cool celebrity (to find out who it was, you have to buy the book). I love hearing about celebrities who are also good people. It always makes me feel good to know that people who seem … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 6
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 5
Kid President says: Let's live in a world with more high fives. I'm so excited for day number five because I'm so far ahead of the game on this one. Let me just say, in a somewhat self-aggrandizing fashion, I ROCK at high fives. I give them frequently. I give them whole-heartedly. I give 'em … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 5
Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 4
Today's wisdom from Kid President's Guide to Awesome is: Be less busy and be more awesome. Kid President and his advisors seem to think that being busy is ok, but taking a look at your to do lists every once in a while is a good idea to make sure you are busy with the … Continue reading Following a Guide to Awesome… Day 4
Following a guide to awesome… Day 3
How are those Brain Pictures going? I hope they're well. I made a Brain Picture tonight of my dear friend, Andrew. He's running the Baltimore Marathon tomorrow and I think everyone should send good vibes his way. He's a good, honest and true friend. Totally worth making a Brain Picture of. Also, he's got this great … Continue reading Following a guide to awesome… Day 3
Following a guide to awesome… Day 2
Mini Recap of Day One: The whole putting-down-the-phone-thing worked pretty well today. I couldn't believe how much I was able to accomplish by just leaving it alone only a few of the times I would have picked it up any other day. A sweet friend brought up another bit of support to put down the phone/technology … Continue reading Following a guide to awesome… Day 2
Following a guide to awesome… Day 1
I had a birthday a few days ago. It was pretty awesome. The people I love and those who love me gave me several days of delightful celebration. It was clear I have a lot to be thankful for: my family, my friends, a lovely home, my yoga practice, my run life, involvement with an amazing … Continue reading Following a guide to awesome… Day 1
