Why then, do we live our lives vicariously through these fictional manifestations? What stops us from being the authors of our own lives?
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the ones where I focus on being yourself in a world that’s trying to make you something else
Why then, do we live our lives vicariously through these fictional manifestations? What stops us from being the authors of our own lives?
We all need more beautiful in our lives, so why not start with a Post-It?! “Operation Beautiful is about who you are as a person. It is about celebrating your unique personality, loving yourself fully, and letting go of any negativity that weighs you down.”
As I’m getting ready to transition from full-time paid supported by the love and bi-weekly paycheck of my beautiful corporate existence to the fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants, learn-to-love-rice-and-canned-bean-meals, people-take-pity-on-me-and-buy-me-coffee-occasionally existence of a freelance writer and public relations consultant/strategist/girl-Friday/chick-about-town/Can-you-tell-I’m-still-looking-for-a-decent-job-title?!, I’m essentially running myself ragged.
Life is about those moments. Those fleeting times that flash before our eyes, that we miss because we are focusing too much on what is to come. Our futures are never guaranteed. You cannot know what is going to happen. We only have the moments of now.
Magazines still use the same stick thin models for their fashion spread even though the article directly proceeding states that they think all women should love themselves regardless of their size. Tabloids tout the “fat actress” who has *gasp* slipped dangerously into Size 8 territory. Online dating sites have statistically lower click-thrus of women who are Average or A Few Extra Pounds or Looks Like The Majority Of Women.
I update The Webb on far too few Tuesdays with a little ditty about my most recent #blogcrush – a blog that I follow frequently and find inspiration, laughter and deep thoughts from. You know who they are, those bloggers that you’ve never even met but you feel a strange connection…you almost have a little crush on them? These are most definitely folks on my blog roll, and if you are reading and subscribing to The Webb they should be on yours, too.
I learned about this week’s #blogcrush because just …
Friends, I tell you. If you are visiting Portland, Maine and want something to eat then please run DO NOT WALK to Local Sprouts Cafe for this amazingness to thrill your tastebuds. And while it intrigued me on the chalkboard menu I had *no idea* of the deliciousness I would experience.
(AKA – A lesson in why businesses ABSOLUTELY need to have a GREAT Foursquare presence!)
Evidence of Elisa's writing talent can be seen throughout her blog. It’s her style in general that draws you in and keeps you coming back for more. Humorous, but never overly sarcastic. Opinionated, but never offensive. Thought provoking, but never thoughtless. Vulnerable, but never breaks. Elisa manages to touch upon every aspect of the human condition.
Not only is she likeable as a writer, she’s easy to relate to. She’s you. She’s me. She’s that friend you go to when you need some insight on a situation. Elisa’s able to break it down in words and concepts so simple that you walk away smacking your forehead wondering how she just plain old “gets it.”
— David Stehle
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