“You got to make the decision to be the one difference in your life and turn it around.” – Angel Haze No lyrical line has ever resonated as strongly with me. It seems that I found Angel Haze at exactly the right time, as I have been growing tired of…
When you’re unhealthy, you’re completely out of commission. On July 21, after three days of experiencing the most excruciating stomach pain I’ve ever had, I was rushed to Buffalo General’s emergency room by my doctor. When I got to the emergency room, my mind immediately jumped to the worst case…
Life throws us curve balls when we least expect it. Just when we think we have everything figured out, we get dealt a big dose of reality to remind us that life isn’t easy. A lot of shit happens that we can’t control or change. As much as you plan,…
I read a great article in Forbes the other week which provided 10 tips to work less and accomplish more. While I didn’t find all of the tips to be helpful, there were a number that I felt strongly about. I share this with the hopes of making myself and…
I spent the last week with family at a cabin on Loon Lake in the Adirondacks. Our cabin had no internet access or cell service, and the shortest drive to get a bar on your cell phone was about 25 minutes away. It was the first time (since starting my…
I feel strongly about making the most of every single day. We only have one opportunity on this beautiful planet, so we’d better make it count. We’re often reminded of how fragile and cruel life can be, which is why I feel strongly that when you have a good day,…
One year ago today, I found out that my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and my life changed. My main priority at that point in my life, advancing my career, fell by the wayside and felt insignificant when faced with the news that my mother was sick. My immediate…
Our daily routine has an enormous influence over our attitude and, I believe, sense of satisfaction with our life. I also believe that, given our differences, everyone has a routine that works best for them. For me, finding time to blog, Skype with family, exercise, read, visit with friends, take…
Last week I had a bad day. It was just one of those craptastic days where everything feels bad; your body, your outfit, your hair, your attitude…even your actions. Throughout the day, my self-talk was negative. I accomplished a task at work, only to tell myself I could have done…
If there’s one thing I’ve come to realize lately, it’s that life is unpredictable. One second, one curve ball, could turn the best day you’ve ever had into the worst. Sometimes the curve balls that are thrown our way are so big that they knock us off our feet. Sometimes…