Beguiling Bibliophile

I am a self professed bibliophile, which is a fancy way to say that I love to read. I can't remember a time when I didn't know how. My childhood was marked by adventures to various bookstores (new and used) on a fairly regular basis. It is also something I look for as soon as … Continue reading Beguiling Bibliophile →

Be social, don’t be a clam

I am a self professed extroverted introvert. People may not assume that when they first meet me, but 7 times out of 10 I would rather be at home reading than surrounded by people. When I am around people I feel obligated to play host, to entertain and to generally include everyone in conversation (I … Continue reading Be social, don’t be a clam →

Be Bold, Host a Happy Hour

I have lived in 5 different cities in the past 5 years (yes that's excessive I know, but I enjoy it). The best way I have found to get to know people and to bring people together is to plan a happy hour. "But I don't drink!" You may say. My response, "You don't need … Continue reading Be Bold, Host a Happy Hour →

Be Curious, Learn Often, Travel Widely

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain Mark Twain hit the nail on the head here. I don't think … Continue reading Be Curious, Learn Often, Travel Widely →

Being Extraordinary

Our life is our own to create so why not make it extraordinary. Why not challenge ourselves everyday to be extraordinary, even in the smallest ways? It does not matter what we do for a living, how much money we make, or where we live that defines how extraordinary we can be. We can change … Continue reading Being Extraordinary →