relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
When I think about my most lasting friendships with family and those to me as close as my family, one thing comes to mind—memories. Forming memories is one of the building blocks of successful relationships. And since you never know when you'll bond over a specific event, activity,…
Jumping: The Conduit to Connection, Perspective, and Spontaneityme • hobbies & me time • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Living Life—Two things make me really happy: being spontaneous and connecting with other people. Jumping is a conduit to both. A little over 2 years ago, I saw an awesome commercial by Famous Footwear in which a girl jumped into a pool with all of her clothes on. She…
me • beauty & fashion • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Fashion—Today, I visited Kibera—the largest slum in Nairobi. Let's get one thing out of the way right off the bat. I hate the word "slum." It sounds so dirty, depressing, and socio-economically divisive. I'm sure the word isn't intended to convey that meaning, but in my mind it…
Friendships: How to Surround Yourself With Positive Relationships
The smallest change can change your life.
My pilates teacher recently confided in me that she had to end a friendship with a mom she loved because of the way the kids interacted. "I didn't like the influence her kids were having on mine," she said.
Does that seem drastic?…
4 Great Ways to Show Gratitude to FriendsIs there a special friend in your life who has been there for you through thick and thin? Do you want to find a way to let her know how much her friendship means? When a simple “thank you” doesn’t quite seem big enough, here are some gracious ways to…
