Monthly Archives: February 2010

•  Studies have shown that being at the center of the room makes you more likely to meet someone new than if positioned anywhere else. • Men associate the scents of cinnamon and vanilla with love and certain scents with floral … Continue reading →

When I was in college, my boyfriend of three years asked me if I wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day (um, duh) and I said “yes”.   I always went all out for him, every chance I could get, and the two … Continue reading →

Each one works together to create a life. Are you proud of your decisions thus far?

Be Who You Are: It’s OK to want to be a better person and build a better life but allow yourself to be who you are right now- the person walking the path-while you do it. Measuring yourself against who you think you should … Continue reading →

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we know many of you frugal lovebirds are frantically searching for gifts that will inflate your lover’s heart without deflating your savings account. Read on for a few gift ideas your sweetheart (and … Continue reading →

 If so, what issues would be break-up worthy?  Answer here.

Did you know that people who do things they think are “fun” are twenty times more likely to consider themselves “happy” overall?  Sounds pretty obvious when we lay it out like that but how many of us constantly choose “work” … Continue reading →

When you do something profound, make it look effortless for it seems the world is in awe of “natural talents” but seems to pay less attention to “hard workers”.  Agree or Disagree?

Jon Stewart VS Bill O’Reilly I love to watch these two together, they are both so funny and clearly have a lot of respect for one another.

is hurt.

That you are a masterpiece.

It can be so easy to list the things we don’t love about ourselves but I thought it might be nice to take a few moments to sit down and focus on the things that make us the beautiful, unique and … Continue reading →

When visiting Toulouse, France, I discovered just how amazing Fois Gras is. I love to visit new places but travelling always seems a bit of a hassle (especially since my suitcase is cursed and always gets “lost” or “delayed”).  After  a flight … Continue reading →

Often times, the only way to get your point  across clearly is to sit down and clearly make your point.  There are some people for whom gentle urging and hints simply do not work.

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.  If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”

Not too long ago, while in the company of a dear friend, I came across an article about the importance of accepting personal responsibility for ones happiness and eagerly shared the piece with her.  I had read about 1/3 of the article when suddenly … Continue reading →

She looks stunning!

There are two kinds of consumers in the world; those who purchase a high quantity of cheaply-made products they can count on for a short time and those who save up and splurge on a small quantity of well-made items that will bring them … Continue reading →

That you are worth so much more than you can imagine. That you know what is best for you. That you can achieve your dreams. That no one can replace you. That you matter. That you are beautiful in a … Continue reading →

There is a reason you are here on this Earth and a reason you are in the lives of the people who surround you.  Just as you get, you give. But what is it that you’re giving, exactly? What do … Continue reading →

There are people we have known who have brought love, light, wisdom and joy into our days, and even if these friendships have run their course, and we are friends no more, there is still reason to be joyful and thankful … Continue reading →

You don’t have to stick around in a bad relationship or situation to prove you are a good, kind, forgiving, loving or resilient person.  You owe it to yourself to keep yourself safe- emotionally and otherwise.  If you cannot detach … Continue reading →

We’ve all faced some tough situations and had to deal with the doom-and-gloom thoughts that seem to come along with stressful circumstances.  Faith seems like a child’s game and suddenly the only thing we can think about is that everything … Continue reading →

Are you guilty?

Many people like to perpetuate the idea that “we are who we are” and most of us cannot change when, in reality, most people can change but choose not to.  Studies have shown that it takes 21 days to form … Continue reading →

What is being said to you isn’t just white noise, when someone speaks up, there’s often a desire to share something with you, a need to be heard–even if what they say seems trivial. What are the people in your life … Continue reading →

If you have ever felt bad for holding a grudge against someone, read this article.

“Too much sun will wilt a rose, too much rain will drown its petals. The only way to blossom is to live in balance.” “Without trust, there can be no foundation and no future in any relationship, platonic, professional or … Continue reading →

The Scientist by Coldplay Porcelain by Moby Vida diaria by Cafe del Mar Whispering Wind by Moby These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding

Check out who has been nominated for an Oscar this year. Who do you think should go home with a gold statue?  I was just saying last night that it was time for Maggie Gyllenhaal to win an Oscar–she’s such … Continue reading →

What if everything you know to be true about yourself is false?

This will break your heart. Truly unfair and sad.

Too much downtime can be a downer.  Here are a few ways to fill some empty spaces in your schedule. Set some Goals:  Take out a pen and paper and write down a few things you would  like to achieve in the … Continue reading →

Letting Go.

I was so excited to speak with the founding editor of Me: In Focus Magazine about love, sex and romance.  If you’re interested in hearing what I had to say, click here and check the interview out on “page 2″.

Gilles Marini burst onto the scene as Dante, the sexy neighbor who tempted Samantha Jones (and most likely your fiancée) within an inch of her life in the 2008 blockbuster Sex and The City Movie. Since then, the former baker … Continue reading →