POEM: An Ode to Fruits & Vegetables
Arent' they amazing? This abundant variety of tasty nutrients, grown from the elements of Mama Earth with simple loving, care and...
12 Things to Note for the Midburn Newbie
“Radical self reliance, bitches, ” my ride had sweetly yet firmly yelled as she walked away into the darkness, with the car keys. While I...
A Poem // I'm Not Available All The Time
It's not that I don't like you It's not that I don't care Just sometimes when there's too much life I can't always be there I'm not...
Damsels in DeStress: 4 Ways to Manage Relationship Stress
Ever get the feeling that your emotions are getting the better of you? You’ve spent all day at work, listening to whining customers,...
Wait, Is This Real Life or Are We Still In High School?
During a highly philosophical viewing of Mean Girls, I began thinking about all the trivial things we used to care about in high school -...
Fat Shaming: Where Does It Really Come From?
With current obesity crisis (nearly ⅓ of adults in the western world are obese or overweight) there is increasing media attention on Fat...
How to Communicate the Right Way in Relationships
A New Day, A Fresh Perspective on Communication We always hear that “Communication is key to a successful relationship,” but what does...
4 Reminders About Love To Boost Your Valentine's Day
So February 14th is here and like it or not, the city turns pink and we are surrounded by couples in love, roses and heart balloons. If...
A Poem // Love With Sprinkles On Top
Love is a bear hug when it’s needed the most It’s your proudest of moments and a friend that will boast Love is a white cloud floating by...
Healing After a BreakUp: What Spending Time Alone Taught Me about Love
At the end of the summer, my boyfriend left me for another woman. After I spent six weeks abroad visiting friends and family, the man who...
5 Reasons Why Gratitude is the New Black
A long time ago in a place far far away, we could choose one of two professions. We could be a hunter or a gatherer, and to be honest,...
For Those Times We Don't Feel Shiny
About 8 months ago, I made a commitment to write a blog every month for School of Shine. I really believe in the importance of keeping...
