Life can be scary. The uncertainty can be crippling. It causes many of us not to change, because we don’t know what will happen if we do. But I have found that if you ask yourself “what is my worst case scenario?” and when your “worst case scenario” is not bad, then you should do… Continue reading How to Live Fearlessly
Henry Thoreau once said, “It’s not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is what are we busy about?” Don’t believe Thoreau? Well, what about Socrates, who said something along the lines of “beware of the barrenness of a busy life.” I’ve tried to stop being busy, but society makes me feel… Continue reading The Illusion of the Busy Life
New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world and continues to become increasingly more expensive to live in each year. I am incredibly grateful to have the means to live in this vibrant city, but there are a few things that I do to make sure I’m living within my… Continue reading 5 Savings Tips for Living in NYC
I’ve never considered myself to have many friends. Just about every place I have lived, I have had just about 2-3 close friends. Friends who I would just come over and hangout on my couch. Friends who I shared values with. Friends who I felt a mutual love and appreciation for, and them for me. I think… Continue reading How to Think About Friendship
As a follow up to my post on “How to Dress Like a Colombian Woman“, I wanted to get some tips on how to blend in as a New York woman. I asked my friend Jamie, who has lived in the big apple for the past 3+ years for a bit of style advice, and this is what… Continue reading How to Dress Like a New York Woman
Today is the shortest day of your life. And tomorrow again will be the shortest day of your life. Time is going faster. It’s a big world, and you are getting smaller. What will you do with your one precious life? It’s been a while since I last wrote here, but I promise there is more… Continue reading Today is the Shortest Day of Your Life
This post comes from a dear friend Valentina, who I met when I was living in Bogota, Colombia. She introduced me to Venezuelan food and reggeaton music, was my patient spanish teacher at the office and taught me a lot about life (and still does!). What matters the most to you, and why? When asked what… Continue reading People with Purpose: Valentina
