Jun 4, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
If you’re looking for the post about online shopping, you can find it here. He’s the kind of editor your mother warned you about. When I first inquired about writing for him, plenty of people tried to talk me out of it…He’s tough. He’s...
Jun 2, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Not so long ago, I was the girl with over 170 pairs of shoes. Yes, you read that right. Over 170 pairs of shoes. What was I thinking? Instead of being a source of shame, this in-your-face conspicuous consumption was my trademark, even something to be proud of....
May 21, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
I used to spend a lot of time stressing about whether or not people liked me. It didn’t matter if I liked them. Even if I didn’t, I wanted them to like me, as if there was some secret score chart that would prove I was worthy. Submitting your work to an...
May 19, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
When people discover I plan to move to an island in just over two years, they always ask the same question. “Where?” As it turns out, that’s been the hardest question to answer. No place is perfect, but you would think that with the entire planet at...
May 7, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Whenever I’m highly productive, I get to a point where I’m tempted to quit.Seems silly, doesn’t it? When I’m not productive, I cycle through a wide range of negative emotions: guilt, sadness, low self-worth, you name it. Why am I so lazy? Why...
Apr 30, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
The Zone is my favourite place to be. When I’m in The Zone, I’m in my element, doing what comes naturally. I’ve most often reached this mythical place through writing, but any artistic or athletic endeavour can get you there…if you’re...
