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Being brave

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Today marks the end of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge and I couldn’t be prouder of myself for having participated in it. It was an incredible experience, and is definitely one of the better things I’ve done for myself in recent months. Being a part of Greg Faxon’s effort to create…

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Choose bravery

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Today marks the start of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge. Created by my friend Greg Faxon, the point of this challenge is to push yourself outside of your comfort zone every single day throughout the month of May. I’m passionate about doing things that scare me because I know that growth…

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What works won’t always work

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What works for you now won’t always work for you; your daily routine, favorite food, group of friends, current job or project, hobbies… Why? Because your preferences and needs change over time; it’s important to know and embrace that. Self-awareness, the ability to notice when something just isn’t working for you…

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This tribe 

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I would’ve thought the “high” of Ruckusmakers would wear off by now, but it hasn’t. It’s like each day is more exciting because I have found this tribe of people who I am proud to belong to. Did I mention they’ve been giving me incredible reading material?! I’ve been reading…

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One door closes

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They say that when one door closes, another one opens. Well, that has never felt more true. While I was sad to get let go from The News, I made the decision early on to flip my perspective and look at it as a blessing in disguise. Once I did,…

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Bloggerversary

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I started this blog exactly one year ago to the day. At the time, I was in desperate need of a creative outlet. I had always loved writing but had always been hesitant to share my writing with the public out of fear of criticism. I knew that the only…

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The Island of Tortola

The Island of Tortola

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I became me in the summer of 2005 on the beautiful British Island of Tortola. I was one among 25 teenagers who volunteered & participated in the 2005 Tortola “chapter” of VISIONS. VISIONS Service Adventures is a summer community service program for teenagers which blends volunteer projects, cultural immersion, and…

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