I think I could gush and gush about my BFF, Jan-Ie. She's smart, encouraging, and beautiful inside and outside. I was introduced to her during a trip to Las Vegas, and her kindness radiated from the beginning. Here are a few amazing qualities that I admire about her. She's great at the idea, and even greater at the execution: When she has an …
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Friends Are Friends Forever : Kyle
Friendships evolve in the most interesting ways, and my friendship with Kyle is no exception. About 20 years ago, I had a project and truly liked the client team. I offered to take the team to Chinatown for dinner and met my client's boyfriend, Kyle. After this dinner, my husband, Scott, Kiana and I would meet Kyle and his …
End of Year Review for the New Year
It was quiet around the holidays and such a good time to reflect on the year's activities and plan for the next. One of my favorite things that I do is to review my calendar. I write down all of the places I have traveled to and count the new places I've been. I typically set a goal of 5 new places. It keeps me excited to …
The Gift of Presence
I remember vividly when I first got my Apple watch. Every time my wrist buzzed, I would lift it and read the notification. My husband asked me if I was late for something since I repeatedly looked at my watch. I didn't realize how distracting I was until I was having breakfast with my sister and she kept looking at her watch. Our conversation was …