A personal journey into retirement.
Sign up here for weekly blog post updates; unsubscribe anytime. It's my time of year to take a breather from the work travel. No more trips until February! Whoop! Whoop! Time to switch gears and get into the holiday mode. Pumpkins will be replaced with holly sprigs, mistletoe and twinkly lights. There will be shopping... Continue Reading →
There is really not much to see on the short walk from my hotel to the convention center in downtown Indianapolis, but, if you look real hard, no matter where you are, there is always something beautiful to see. A great example is the underpass on the way to the convention center. At first glance,... Continue Reading →
If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” —Wanda Sykes “There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela... Continue Reading →
I've had the fall bug for a few weeks now, which usually means I start craving things like pumpkin, cinnamon and cranberries. The leaves have started to fall and the heat has already been turned on! That means stuffy, dry air. The perfect solution is a nice simmering pot of potpourri! My favorite holiday scent... Continue Reading →
I have always been motivated by the changing seasons; spring cleaning, summer grilling, fall sweaters and cozy winter nights by the fire to name a few of my favorite. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of fall is pumpkin but apples are my next favorite runner up. On our recent trip... Continue Reading →
One thing is for sure, traveling can be rough on the body in more ways than you think. For example, last year I attended a convention in California, it was my first trip there and I struggled with the three hour time difference; up at three in the morning and just couldn't go back to... Continue Reading →
No matter if I am headed out for the weekend or off to a convention, I always use the 'pack as you go' method. The night before, I pick out my clothes, jewelry, and shoes and get those packed up. As I am going through my normal evening routine, things I use go in my... Continue Reading →
Traveling for work doesn't usually leave much time for sight seeing. Wherever I am, I do try to make the most of it. This past year I have made it a point to get out and see something. Downtown Anywhere, USA never disappoints. I don't like to wander around past the normal dinner hour, but... Continue Reading →
I am NOT a morning person; I AM a snooze button queen. Needless to say, getting to work for 8AM is always a struggle. This sometimes makes it hard to eat a healthy breakfast. It would be much easier to run through a fast food drive through line, but, not ideal for healthy living. With... Continue Reading →
