Category Archives: Healthy Living

Hey Bear

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

Guess who went camping in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks? Guess who had to watch a movie in the back country camping office about how to react to bears and what to do if attacked? Guess who didn’t sleep until … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want to Grow Up

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

There are certain things that come with growing up that I just don’t want to do. As I’m getting ready to move out of my apartment and start traveling, I realized how much I’ve enjoyed having a non-grown-up life in this … Continue reading →

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On Quitting My Job

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Last week I gave my two weeks notice. Did you even know that I worked at the USC School of Social Work as the Assistant Director of Development? Most people don’t know this because I rarely write about it. I … Continue reading →

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Brightening Things Up

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

It’s been a while since I’ve lived in my apartment for various reasons. What a great feeling to get things back in order! Whenever I know that I will stay put, I like buy some inexpensive flowers to brighten things up and spend … Continue reading →

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T.G.I.F.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I cannot tell you how happy I am that today is Friday! I’m so excited to relax and make no plans. That hasn’t happened for a while, so I will savor in some new DIYs and just spend time in my apartment. Here are … Continue reading →

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Quick Breakfast Ideas

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

I often set my alarm an hour earlier than normal and pretend that I will wake up the next day to write in my journal, cook breakfast, sit in my sunny kitchen nook and read. Without fail, I will always end up snoozing until my … Continue reading →

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Jumping Off the Pier: Lessons Learned from Odessa Felactu

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Sadly, we just lost another wonderful person-my father’s best friend, the person who bought me my first Bible, someone who once mentored me, a great listener and a firm believer. This loss made me realize the legacies we leave. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom I’d Like to Follow

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

This weekend was very difficult. We mourned the loss of my friend’s younger brother. In his memory, I’d like share something that he wrote on his blog last year that touched me. “Every day, you should be able to do at … Continue reading →

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Fragile Life

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I recently received tragic news about someone who I didn’t know well but am good friends with the family. It was devastating and sad.  Before I heard the news, I was having a day in the funk-cranky, tired and not … Continue reading →

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Mini-Morning Cleanse

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

It’s official. I love coffee. One cup each morning. To keep hydrated, it’s important to drink one cup of water for every cup of coffee. In addition to this, we can add a mini-cleanse each morning of water and 1/2 a  lemon. … Continue reading →

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