The saying is that actions speak louder than words. I have to ask though, what about the power of our words? I don’t want to make this a long drawn out post but I do want to draw attention to the power behind what we say. Growing up I was not told how smart I … More the power of words
Well a week passed and I survived…most people I know survived. It just feels like the bubble that burst created a black hole and it will kill us sooner than later by swallowing us whole. I for one am going to do my best to be a nasty woman and well I hope some of … More Politics with a Nasty Woman
What if for one moment, you stopped the hatred that lays dormant in your heart and the fear that resides within you that peaks out when you read your Facebook feed and social media. What if for one moment we collectively did random acts of kindness…Just did something nice for someone else for no reason … More Random Acts of Kindness
Spring is always a time for me to look back and reflect on my life, also a time to seek out how I can grow as an individual. This year I have a lot to reflect on and ponder as I am getting back into my own element after time off traveling. I sometimes feel … More life choices, lament and letting go
Spring is time for new life and with that it is also time to breathe new energy into your own daily life and routines. This month I set forth to do some inspirational change in my own life and one thing I have done is making simple changes to daily routine and being more aware … More 3 ways to get motivated
It has been 30 days so far on the road. For me this is a long time to be roaming, wandering, living everyday with out needing to go to work. I know that last part sounds like a luxury to those who are working hard everyday…I mean it as, I feel lost without work. It … More Guatemala or Bust
The feeling of satisfaction is pretty great. It makes you feel like, today might not suck as badly as you thought. Well I am finding that taking time to acknowledge the simple pleasures in life can have a huge affect on my day and thought I would share that with you. I recently turn 36 … More simple pleasures
Today marks a historic victory in the United States! Same sex marriage has been a topic of controversy for decades and homosexuality has been scandalized until recently and people may never see the same on the subject; but today is a WIN!! The history of marriage is not one that is particularly pure or saintly. … More marriage equality
Judy Garland once said, “Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else.” I came across this quote while reading about what authentic means and more importantly what it means to be authentically you. This month has been interesting as I have reflected on this quote and … More Authentic Version Of You
Well…I was going to restrain from posting on Valentine’s Day but I can’t help it. I am a hopeless romantic but something about this day when you are single makes you think about anything but your relationship status. I am stuck thinking about Valentine’s and I have to say that I have not had the … More Vday
Wanderlust Katie 