Category Archives: hard work
A perfect evening
One evening this week, I dedicated a few hours to doing exactly what I wanted. Here’s how it went down. stop at the office supply store to get some sweet, luxury, pens order take-out vegetarian sushi and buy a new … Continue reading
Filed under Books, friends, Give with Gratitude, hard work, writing
Running Changes Everything : Trying To Get Back in the Game
A few weeks ago, I realized how easily winded I was getting doing the easiest things. The first frisbee toss of the year left me feeling exhausted and very worried that turning 30 meant my body instantly changed to a … Continue reading
Filed under hard work, healthy livin', running
Reflections on Getting Laid Off
Got news this week of three more friends being laid off – the economy still seems to be tanking. Gave me pause to think about the last seven months and how grateful I am for them. I have grown so … Continue reading
Filed under 9-5, entrepreneurship, hard work, writing
Busy Body
I’ve been so busy lately that my head spins when I lay down at night, trying to sleep. This is not a bad thing, per se, but just a new thing. It’s feast or famine for me and my business … Continue reading
Filed under entrepreneurship, gratitude lists, hard work, mom, travel, Wisconsin, words
Anyone Else Awake Right Now?
It occurs to me, as I sip a cup of coffee at 1:08am, that one of the best things about my life is that I get to construct my days and nights exactly as I choose. If I want to … Continue reading
Filed under entrepreneurship, hard work, healthy livin', running
When Life Comes with Instructions
When I got laid off eight weeks ago, my initial reaction was two-fold: the visceral pain and shock and the entrepreneurial delight with opportunity. I knew where I wanted to go: a successful writing business that would make my old … Continue reading
Filed under Books, entrepreneurship, hard work, Opportunity, words, writing

