I was a huge fan of puppy cam – in 2008, I never worked without it open so I could hear them squeaking all day. Weirdly, my productivity went up instead of down. Turns out, we need cuteness in our life. I’m here for you today. Need a cute break? You got it. Puppies next … Continue reading
The staff at lululemon works out together. The company is very generous with us and pays for us to take any two classes we want a week. The team bonds by sweating together, and we’re mentally and physically healthier and thus a positive influence (we talk the talk AND walk the walk) to our guests. … Continue reading
An image of a small (but big!) moment for you all today – my best friend and me on her wedding day. This picture completely captures the essence of our friendship – sweet, silly & tender. I couldn’t have been more privileged to be her maid of honor and I love her husband as though … Continue reading
There’s a difference between leading a small life and living small. And it’s huge. Leading a small life: Living within your financial means. Staying on top of your “stuff” so your home isn’t filled with junk. Going for walks. Spending time in the back yard (or the park, or going on a drive) with someone you … Continue reading
It’s Vacation Friday for me today, so I just wanted to stop by and give you some quick links that I love. I hope you all have plans to slow down and rest this weekend. It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful – I’m considering a beach trip on Sunday! Leo Babauta wrote … Continue reading
I always love the fourth of July because I love living a life that celebrates independence! Not so much from England, but independence from the pressure of conforming or living a life other than the one that is authentically mine! {Link Time} This is all over the internet already, but I absolutely loved this article: … Continue reading
It’s already the end of June! I can’t believe how fast time has whizzed by. It seems like no time since I quit my full-time desk miserable job, took a month off and began writing full-time! It’s been awesome! I’m also part-timing at a company I have always loved, and feel so happy to be a … Continue reading
“I lead a small life – well, valuable, but small – and sometimes I wonder…do I do it because I like it, or because I haven’t been brave?” -Meg Ryan in You’ve Got Mail I was watching this movie in Japan a few years ago (likely for the 50th time) and thought, “Oh – I … Continue reading
I read a fantastic article a few days ago and just had to write about it, since it hit so close to home in terms of what I experienced in my last job. Tell me if this sounds like you: You haven’t gotten a raise (or may have even taken a paycut), but your list … Continue reading
It was 10pm on a Tuesday and my best friend and I were deep into her wedding preparation. We’d affixed labels to 144 beer bottles brewed by a friend, gotten the music set, gone over her vows and were planning on working out the table numbers when it hit: the desperate need for a break. … Continue reading
small life, slow life 