• Three Books Every Backpacker Should Read

    Three Books Every Backpacker Should Read The title is a lie. Really, these are the three books that every backpacker interested in mindfulness should read. For me, traveling has been the perfect opportunity to focus on mindfulness and meditation. What other time in your life to you have enough time to sit in silence for 10 days?? What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the art of being present. Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present . In July, I attended my first ...

  • Five Ted Talks every woman in her 20’s should see

    1. Why we have too few women leaders, Sheryl Sandburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uDutylDa4 Watch it, read her book, then watch it again and again throughout your career development 2. Why 30 is not the new 20, Meg Jay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhhgI4tSMwc I read her book first, The Defining Decade, and then I discovered the TedTalk. A lot of the same points are made, but it is still a worthwhile read. 3. The power of vulnerability, Brene Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o One of my all time favorites. 4. Your elusive creative genius, Elizabeth Gilbert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HBJa279i8M I also read her ...

  • Free Inspirational Quote Prints

    I am in the process of mastering Illustrator. I love inspiring quotes and needed some art above my coffee bar. This is my among my first projects. I bought these simple frames from IKEA for about $8.00 each! And then I printed the illustrations at Target. Unfortunately, Target only has glossy prints for 8x10 photos. When I am ready to switch up the quotes, I want to find a convenient place for matte photos. I think that would bring out the canvas texture ...

  • First Post…She Believed She Could

    Why is this my first post? First, I love this quote. It is so simple, but I think it is true. If you believe you can do something, no matter how crazy, you can. This phrase is also what helped inspire the name of the blog. I want to create a blog that embodies both strength and an adventurous spirit, a belief that you can do anything if you just "go" or "believe." That is what I am doing here in Boulder. ...