Anxiety is a funny thing. It sneaks in without you even noticing. Then it burrows itself in your belly, your throat, your head and…ugh…your heart. It goes something like this (for those lucky few of you who don’t know). You start to feel a little off. Your head feels cloudy. Your throat starts to close… Read More Flip It
It’s been two months since I left my full-time job. Wow. Two months. Where did time go? Well, I’ll tell you. I smiled a ton. I set up meetings with people who inspire me. I met an artist who sews beautiful tapestries. I met one of Madonna’s chefs who’s also writing a book. I met… Read More Cliff Hanging
I never expected to leave so soon. It was the leadership role I wanted. The team’s work ethic amazed me and they felt like family within a matter of weeks. I thrive on managing and empowering people and I had that very opportunity. But, doubts have a way of persisting despite one’s greatest efforts to… Read More Without a Plan
I’ve been hearing much talk about how 2017 has been a terrible year. It seemed like every way we turned, the world was falling apart. Our lives were changing and the future seemed grim. There was a sense of restlessness and helplessness, a sense of exhaustion. It was full of highs, lows, and all the… Read More 2017 and Me
I’m a runner. That’s the first time I’ve ever said that. But, I am. I’m a runner. Wow, feels good to admit. Next Sunday, I’ll be running the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Yep, I’m running 26.2 miles through New York City’s five boroughs: Manhattan, Staten Island, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. This is… Read More Ready to Run
“When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave, new ending. ” Brené Brown Since I was a kid, I’ve had a handful of therapists. I remember feeling such shame about seeing one. What would people think? Is something wrong with me? Why do I need help?… Read More On My Own
Push yourself. Because no one is going to do it for you. About a year ago, I ran a half marathon with my ex-boyfriend. We had become good friends so the ex-boyfriend part wasn’t that big of a deal. The running 13.1 miles was. It’s pretty amazing how accomplished you can feel after running that many miles… Read More 13.1 x 2
“Live for each second without hesitation.” – Elton John I have a story for you… About a year and a half ago, I was in San Francisco, visiting my best friend, Annie. We had been talking about what to do over the weekend. Go for a hike. Wine tasting. A music festival. Wait what? A… Read More Tiny Dancer
I’m still here. I’m still here. I’m still going forward with my journey. I’m still doing it for the story. I’m still here. I’m still saying yes. But it feels…goodness I don’t want to write this….it feels…over. I’m entering year three of yes. And three years ago, it felt invigorating, exciting, risky. I was here and there and doing… Read More Still Here
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” — Rapunzel, Tangled Some years ago, I was talking with my therapist about my fear of being alone. I had been so used to being with someone every single day that the thought of not having a partner to come home to or wake up to… Read More Alone in Disney
Fi Says YES 