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
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
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
“The more you know, the more you don’t know” – Aristotle Of course, these are things I think I know about love, but perhaps I don’t know what I’m talking about. So take everything with a grain of salt… 1. A wise woman once told me that a relationship is 60/40, each giving the other 60%.…… Continue reading 5 Things I Have Learned About Love
I am incredibly lucky be 26 years old and to still have 3 loving grandparents alive. I wanted to ask them questions I had about life, since they have a number of years on me. I asked my Nonnie (or Nons), my grandma on my mother’s side, what life advice she would have for her grandchildren…… Continue reading Life Advice from My Nons (Grandma)
In the spirit of thanksgiving last week, I have been reflecting on what I am thankful for. Here are just 26 things from my 26 years, I am thankful for… A – Andrew. My rocket-scientist brother. For showing me how to dream big and for going for it. B – Beaches. My toes in the…… Continue reading 26 Things I’m Thankful For
Understanding Intent 