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“The remedy of all blunders, the cure of blindness, the cure of crime, is love…” Ralph Waldo Emmerson A Black Swan Event It’s the day after Election Day in 2016. I couldn’t not post today with the unexpected turn of events: Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States of America. This… Read More
I’m excited and nervous for this weekend gearing up for the Spartan Sacramento Super. Wooo! This will be my second Spartan race this year after doing the Sprint at AT&T Park back in May (that’s my game face while on those monkey bars!). Let’s be honest, I’m way more excited for the obstacle parts than… Read More
Everyone is busy these days. But that shouldn’t be an excuse to not at least be informed of the important issues, policies and candidates involved with shaping our nation. I vote by mail and I usually keep an ear to the ground on several different news and radio stations. Admittedly, it has become increasingly difficult… Read More
I watched a great interview recently on Marie Forleo’s YouTube channel with Seth Godin. It inspired me to start something today that I’ve been gradually getting better at; writing more. But more than that, it challenged me to up my game by taking on the challenge of blogging every day. On a good day, I’m… Read More
A friend in the advertising industry recently interviewed me about being involved in CrossFit as part of a research project he is conducting working on the Reebok account. While I’m nowhere near a being a competitive lifter, his questions, however did make me reflect on how grateful I am to be able to dabble in… Read More
I recently saw the latest Bond installment, ‘Spectre’…and I’m a bit conflicted on how I feel about the move–especially the ending. (Fair warning for those who have yet to see it, this post is both a movie spoiler and a bit of a rant on how this Bond girl should have been portrayed). I feel… Read More
Ladies, to start your marriage out on the right foot – literally, wear the right shoes that you can dance in. This goes from wearing the same dance shoes to your lessons as you practice your first dance together and on your wedding day. As a (former) competitive Ballroom dancer with 7+ years of experience,… Read More
I remember my first feature film. Dear Domestic Marketing Team at 20th Century Fox, In my (evolving) professional opinion, the campaign of your recent release, “Date Night” is a classic case of movie marketing miscommunication. I happened to be in NY a month ago in Times Square and saw much of the outdoor space filled… Read More
I happened to catch Skate America the other night watching the men perform. I was amazed at how critical the commentators were throughout each performance. I’ve never even attempted to lift my leg but 3 inches from the ice and here were these young athletes doing full extensions while moving! I found it amazing! But,… Read More
So, I received a violation notice from the Toll Road Department the other day for apparently not having paid a $0.75 fee. I responded online with the following dispute: To Whom It May Concern: Upon exiting the north bound toll road, I paid $O.75 at the off-ramp booth. I proceeded to turn around and re-enter… Read More
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