Bad Blogger

I've been neglecting this little blog a bit more than I was anticipating when I started this whole freelance lifestyle back in May.  As summer rapidly zooms by me, I've decided to take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy my summer, figure out what I want to get out of grad school, and begin this great adventure!  Blog posts will be fewer and more far between, but I will still be updating my twitter and pinterest like a fiend, providing content on design, interiors, fashion, and entrepreneurship. I'm still deciding if I want to maintain my blog while in school, and would love to hear your thoughts on whether or not it is feasible to keep up with school, work, homework, and blogging.  Any other suggestions besides blogging? (I can't just quit cold turkey!!) Maybe tumblr?  Would love to hear your thoughts!

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Don't Worry Be Happy

This post is a little more personal than normal, but it's for a great cause.  One of my former volleyball teammates at the University of Portland received the scariest news imaginable on April 1st this year.  She was told she had a cancerous Glioblastoma stage 4 brain tumor.  Inoperable and incurable.  Some April Fool's joke, right? Wrong.  (You can read Liz's full story here).  After months of feeling ill, with no diagnosis, Liz unexpectedly went into a coma for about a week.  At this time Liz received her diagnosis and subsequently made her decision to fight.  I can attest to Liz's competitive drive first hand, having had the privilege of being her teammate and experiencing her drive to win and selfless manner.  Liz is now undergoing chemo and radiation to try to prolong her life and spend those last precious moments with the ones she loves.  While Liz does have health insurance, there are treatments that are not covered by her insurance plus numerous other costs that add up quickly.  If you want to help Liz in the biggest fight of her life, you can purchase one of these "Don't Worry Be Happy" sweatshirts or shirts.  

Be You

Did any of you watch Glee last night?  This quote is very fitting in light of the show's message of loving yourself and the skin you are in.  So... Be You! 

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Women

Sorry for the brief post today, but I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed with a big work project, and am still playing catch-up after my week off in all other aspects of life.  This saying is one of my favorites and keeps me motivated in pursuing my dreams and is relevant to an inspiring luncheon I attended while in LA last weekend.  It just so happened that at the culmination of our road trip, UCLA was hosting an admit weekend. I was able to attend the Women's Business Connection Luncheon and meet so many talented, accomplished and inspiring women...including Dean Olian (one of the few, if not only, female Dean at a top 20 business school).  She gave an excellent speech about the necessity of women mentors, and shared staggering statistics about how far women still need to go in the workplace (as in 11 out of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women).  So let's stir up the pot a bit, ladies...and make some history while doing it.

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don't let em bring you down

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spring has sprung

So, apparently I missed a wild and crazy rain/hail storm while I was in New York (not to brag or anything, but I enjoyed 70 degree weather while waltzing through Central Park...just sayin').  Regardless of the weekend's weather, yesterday was the first day of spring, and the shining sun made its presence  here in the bay.  These photos are totally inspiring me to update my winter wardrobe and add some flowers around my apartment.  There is just something about green and pink that screams S-P-R-I-N-G to me.  Dontcha think?

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be grateful

Man, I should quit complaining...

don't be a victim

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I love this quote that always reminds me to make the most of the situation and never be the victim.  Hope you all had a lovely weekend.  The White Elephant Sale was a big success.  I scored 2 vintage pencil skirts each for $2.  Would love to hear if any of you got to attend and what you got!

pretty amazing

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I was fortunate enough to see Javier Bardem in Biutiful this weekend before the Oscars.  For any of you who have seen the film, you understand how this quote resonates with me after seeing such a powerful movie that so beautifully captures moments in everyday life.  In other news...how AWESOME were the Oscars?  Yeah, pretty freakin' amazing.  And guess who's extra excited for Joan Rivers and Fashion Police tonight?  This girl.

Second chances

If you want a re-do, then seize the day.  

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Soulmate

Best.  Definition.  Ever.  Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours.

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Start Today

So, what are you waiting for?

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ya gotta try it

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Easier said than done.  But there's always something to strive for.

a smooth sea

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No explanation needed.  A beautiful picture and soothing words.

Courage

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always remember

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I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are ready to take on the week with this simple reminder in mind.

very appropriate

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Very appropriate for the first Monday of the New Year, dontcha think?

New Years Resolutions

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I love this collection of New Year's Resolutions.  It's always an impossible task to make resolutions last the whole year, but I think it is the hope of change that inspires me to make them year after year.  What are your resolutions for this coming year?

there are always other options

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times I'm happy

Made by yours truly and Kelley L Cox.  Do you agree?