In Part One I wrote about exactly how I juggle so many things. Part two is about my thought process, because that’s where everything begins. When I say I am always thinking, I mean it. Unfortunately, the circumstances under which I do my best idea-generating aren’t always ideal for remembering said ideas, and the places you would think I could come up with some great stuff aren’t so thought-friendly. Now, I’m not saying that you have to be thinking all the time like I do. In fact, I often find myself green with envy over those efficient thinkers out there, the people who can come up with an idea and…
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How I Do All That I Do, Part One
I’m a busy girl. This has already been well-established. (If you’re new here: Hi, and welcome! Trust me. I’m busy.) I am often asked “How do you do all that you do???” The person asking the question usually has a wide-eyed look and typically shakes her head in disbelief, most likely because she thinks I’m certifiably crazy for taking on as many things as I typically do. The question makes me very uneasy because honestly–though I am proud of my own accomplishments–I am not the type of person to toot my own horn in the company of others. Still, I am always flattered and I smile, thank them for asking,…
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Hallmark Card Shower Them With Love!
When I turned thirty, my husband and my sister threw an epic surprise party for me. It was epic for many reasons, including: 1. It took place in my own home. (I still can’t believe they planned a huge party IN MY HOUSE and I–a control freak–had no idea) 2. My first crush and my first kiss flew in from Tennessee to surprise me (yikes, they did!) 3. The posters that my sister made and hung all over my house were amazing (I still have them!) 4. It was a great night, being surrounded by almost all of my loved ones. I also got one of my best gifts ever…
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12 Cruise Tips For Newbies And Wannabes
I learned so much while planning (and taking) our first cruise that I thought I’d share some of the knowledge I’ve gained over the past few months with you. Just so you know in advance, THIS IS A REALLY LONG POST, even for Suburban Scrawl. (Sorry!) Our cruise was the best value-for-the-money vacation we’ve ever experienced, which was great news for me because I am pretty frugal, always looking for the better deal or a different way of doing something in order to save some money. Some of these cruise tips, which range from saving money to just making things easier, came from the “First time cruiser” forum on my…
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2012: Saying “No” To Resolutions and “Yes” To Strategies
I know, I know: it’s just semantics, but for me the slight change in wording makes a world of difference. I’ve never really been a serious resolution-making person, but talking about changes I want to make in terms of strategy, i.e. the means to an end, the roadmap to my goals, HOW I will get there, feels comfortable to me. Take working out, for example. Although I still take my beloved Zumba class three times each week and teach my spin class once each week (and occasionally throw a walk with Roxie in there), it’s not nearly enough. The amount of time I spend on my tushie, working here on…