Chronicles of Work & Play

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

50 Shades of Self Abuse - Oy!

--> Or ... How come it is so hard to receive compliments?

Especially the ones we want to hear? I shrug them off so easily but when someone points at the flaws, I take it in and agree wholeheartedly.

I've been told we are masochistic society, receiving pleasure from our abuse. Perhaps this is why the craze of "Fifty Shades of Grey " swept like wildfire- we are conditioned for it.

Or perhaps it's because between the time we were taught how unattractive bragging is and being so set on achieving a goal we lose sight of our gifts and how to celebrate them and what a healthy dose of self-confidence really looks like!

NY Times Best-Selling Author Jillian Lauren

So I am taking a step ...

I interviewed NY Times Best Seller Jillian Lauren about her life in the harem of the Sultan of Brunei and her new book. I was told it was a really good article (thanks Mom!)

But seriously, check it here ---- It kick's ass.

How I Lived in a Harem, Married My Rock Star Husband, & Other True Stories

It's pretty awesome! Right?

Comment below and share your thoughts about the article or better yet do a little healthy bragging of your own!

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Road.

Since I was six years old we've lived on this road. Growing up I didn't know it was a famous road in an expensive community. All I cared about was that you coudl grab crabs with your hands in the bay and bike ride in under five minutes to my friends.

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We've moved on the road from the last house on the left to somewhere in the middle , nearer to town, to neighbors. My favorite thing is the peace and solitute of the road , this place ogrowth and dreams in the wintertime.