If you are needing friends or just looking for some people with a shared interest to hang out with, I strongly encourage you to create a group on either Meetup or Facebook. It doesn’t matter if you are shy or outgoing, anyone can lead a group. The biggest aspect of being a successful leader…
Graduation Speech from 1988
In May 1988, I had the highest GPA of all the kids in my high school senior class. As Valedictorian, I was required to give a speech at graduation. I remember being scared shitless. I attended three different high schools as we moved quite often, and back then I was self-conscious and hated drawing any…
You Deserve Better
Flipping through my closet this weekend, picking out outfits for the coming week, I came across this one particular top that I absolutely cannot stand. It’s a hideous color of green and I don’t even like the way it is styled. I’m pretty sure I even let out an audible “Ugh!” when I flipped by…
Controlling Negative Thoughts
I’ve noticed lately, I’ve been letting relatively little things overwhelm me to the point where my anger and hopelessness are completely unleashed and battling for dominance. I feel out-of-control and just want to give up. I’ve also noticed there is an overabundance of negativity going on in my head. Self-doubt, bitterness, envy, self shame and…
Ideas for a Girls Night In
I lead a social group called Sarcastic Girlfriends. Going out with these ladies is always a good time, but being on a limited budget, I’m constantly on the lookout for low cost activities. I love it when someone opens up their home to host a girls night in. Just hanging out at someone’s house is…