Apr 29, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
(My boyfriend claims this acronym has been taken over by teenage thugs, but I don’t care. It fits the theme of this blog perfectly, and the original sentiment is worth celebrating.) YOLO = You only live once. Or, to put it another way, seize the day! There...
Apr 28, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Much like perfectionism, but even more so, xenophobia is truly the enemy of a life less ordinary. Commonly interpreted as a fear of the unknown or of anything foreign, xenophobia is often blamed for the irrational hatred of a race, gender, culture, or sexual...
Apr 26, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Sometimes “why?” is the most important question we can ask ourselves. When you’re chasing after a life less ordinary, it’s easy to get caught up in all the tasks you have to complete. The rejections. The “failures.” All those...
Apr 25, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Chasing our dreams can take a lot out of us. There’s the work, the consistent effort, the setbacks, the rejection, and the obstacles. It’s easy to celebrate the accomplishment of our big goals, but it’s important to remember the little ones as well....
Apr 24, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
The world is full of unexpected opportunities. They happen when…um, you least expect it. (Didn’t see that one coming, did you?) Almost everything in my life has come about via an unexpected opportunity. An entire freelance career was born when a friend of mine...
Apr 23, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello again, dear readers. Way back at the letter F, I told you about the Female Nomad, my personal ambassador for living a life less ordinary. Rita was kind enough to share twenty-six tips with us. Follow her suggestions, and you can have many adventures without...
Apr 22, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
I should warn you about something, dear readers. Nothing worth having comes easy. When you put yourself out there and chase your dreams, there are going to be bumps along the way. There will be false friends, rejection, and disappointment. In the immortal words of the...
Apr 21, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
When I was in my late teens, I dated a rockstar. Well, not really…perhaps playing gigs at the local Pizza Hut didn’t count. But to me, he was a rockstar all the same. He had the skintight jeans and the long hair to prove it, and he was awesome at playing the...
Apr 19, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
What is my ideal self? Have I done anything worth remembering lately? What activities make me lose track of time? What needs to exist that hasn’t been invented yet? What three things would I take to a deserted island? When was the last time I truly felt happy,...
Apr 18, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
So far during this A to Z Challenge, each word I’ve chosen will help you achieve a life less ordinary. Here’s the exception. If you strive to be perfect, I can pretty much guarantee you won’t meet your goals. Sounds counterintuitive, huh? Who...
