We approach so many folks in our lives. Some for a moment, some for a lifetime. But which ones truly deserve us? Over the last year I came across an individual who seemed pleasant at first. She was fun, adventurous, smart, and like me, loved food. But first appearances, can be deceiving. We have a ...
Accepting the Apology You Never Received
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. As I sit here writing this post, I am anxiously waiting to get to the nearest bookstore and purchase the book, “Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis. It’s been on my to-read list for months and the day has finally arrived. But apologizing to people isn’t what this post is about. This ...
Too little, too late
There was a day, when a friend jeopardized our friendship by creating distance through unanswered calls, little to no texts, and not even the regular holiday or birthday messages. It's unfortunate when friendships fade, but what happens when that person tries to re-enter your life? Do you let them? In my opinion, it depends on the ...
What drives you?
Such a small question, with such a complicated and thought provoking response. What drives you? For some people it's their work. For others it's their family, money, and/or the idea of success. And others may want to make or leave an impact upon the world, i.e. leave it better than before they came into it. The ...
Finding the coolest show soundtrack
Recently I got into the new show Whiskey Cavalier, and some how hate it, while others may love it. I of course, love it as it has Scott Foley from Felicity and Scandal. He has only gotten better with age...no exaggeration here. Anyway, the opening credits have a song that just grabs your attention, so ...
Overcome the negative thoughts
It happens, we just can't help it - sometimes we wind up in this tornado of negative thoughts whether it's towards someone else, a situation, ourselves, or just overall. It's no bueno. So how do we break through that tornado? Push those negative thoughts aside? Or at least temper them so we aren't all consumed ...
the ugly reality of comparison
Don't compare your step one to someone's step 25. Easier said than done right? The things we compare: our looksour weightour intelligenceour careerour salariesour personal lives and evolution Why can't we help it? Society has us in a cycle of comparison and wanting to be better. Showing us what "success" should look like. Do we all need ...
no more winter blues
...As they say a song can change a mood. Bring you from tired to excited. From sad to relieved. From indifferent to happy. From lazy to pumped and ready to make a difference. We all know the winter blues can hit and make us a little less excited and a little more lazy at times. ...
Friends who show up
Friendship has a lot of definitions, and can go from people who speak a couple times a year but that bond is strong, to those who speak almost everyday and know everything about one another, to those who barely speak but hang out casually when they can. Whatever the type, friendships are important and impact ...
Find Your Tribe and Love Them Hard
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. This overly used saying is plastered everywhere on social media, on portraits in stores and in so many others places. But it’s not just a saying, it’s truth. Our tribes are a group of like-minded individuals who share the same passions, goals and genuinely care for one another on a level that isn’t ...