The power of social media. It has the ability to connect us, help us, advance us, and very much hurt us. That fact has never been more apparent as we funnel ourselves into a new age and brand of public shaming - the main topic of Jon Ronson's book.
As the halfway point of what's been, so far, a roller coaster of a year (some would argue an endless plunge) approached, I sought out something to read that wasn't riddled with unfortunate news. I reached for several different books, but often found myself having that same sinking feeling in my stomach... I couldn't get my mind off of the present.
No one enjoys being cornered by unfortunate happenstances of life. But you will be astonished what you are capable of accomplishing when your only option is to be strong.
I recently made a poll with some of the places I've loved visiting most, asking where you would like to visit. Ireland was the overwhelming winner, overall! Hopefully this will inspire you to plan your next visit!
I'm writing from the the place we are newly calling home - a far cry from the 'luxury apartment' we paid a premium for in our downtown area.
Some of us are suddenly finding ourselves with a lot more time on our hands than we expected. But for certain, we’re all in this together!
When you're in the trenches, all you want to do is catch a glimpse the top of the mountain. So what do you do when the peak is nowhere in sight?
It sneaks up on all of us. Life takes a swing - sometimes you duck, sometimes you get hit. Sometimes you get hit twice.
I'm a woman in her mid-twenties and I definitely don't know it all. In fact, it feels like I thought I knew MUCH more about life ten years ago, than I do today! Isn't it funny how ignorance is bliss?
A little inspiration to find the strength to overcome your Grand Canyon-sized problem and come out the other side a better person.
