I had a super fun, super busy weekend. Friday, I rushed to the gym to get my workout on. I’m really glad I’m in a gym going mood AND a running mood these days. If I can get my diet under control I bet I would have some pretty sweet results. After my workout … More Weekend Update
This so perfectly describes my experience writing. When I have a story in my head it just shows up and I must get it down before I lose it forever. I often find myself searching for a pen and anything to write on. It’ll drive Danny crazy when I say I’m on my way to bed but … More Writers
My recipe of the week was Scallion Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze from Smitten Kitchen. I served it with Jasmine rice and broccoli to make the suggested appetizer a meal. It was easy to make; however, I’m not sure my glaze was as thick as it was meant to be (perhaps I’d sneak in a thickener … More Scallion Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Glaze
Crain’s Detroit Business provided me with a list of new things to try this week in an article about Midtown. Dangerously Delicious Pies stood out in the list for a few reasons. One, I’ve never head of a restaurant dedicated to pie. Two, I LOVE pie. Three, the founder is currently competing on The Next … More Dangerously Delicious Pies
http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/4mf0eOhNCjg&source=uds Rita Wilson recently retweeted Tracee Ellis Ross and I discovered her YouTube channel. Girlfriends is one of my favorite shows and it was a serious oversight on my part to not include it on my list. It was fun, witty and honest. It definitely helped make me feel comfortable in my own skin. Tracee’s … More Hair Love
Princess Kate is all over the news because of baby George and I found myself scrolling through her fashion history. She is such a gorgeous lady with impeccable style. My favorite Kate fashion item is her blue blazer. I’ve admired it for years and did find a make-shift option from Forever 21; however, I’d really … More Blue Blazer
I can’t believe it’s August already! It’s been a busy and productive summer. I feel like I’m doing fairly well at keeping on track but I’m always striving for more. Here are my August goals: Run 5 days a week/Gym 3 days a week Complete the Codecademy (or at least keep on track) Read at … More August
Hamtramck is a small city inside of Detroit, known for it’s traditionally Polish population. Over the years I have heard good things about Hamtramck; however, I always assumed it was like the other city inside Detroit – Highland Park. Highland Park looks like the apocalypse happened. Thankfully, Hamtramck does not. It’s a cute little city. … More Hamtramck
I really admire entrepreneurs. Investing time and money into an endeavor that may or may not work out is a risk I can’t imagine taking. I don’t even buy a lotto ticket when there is a $300 million dollar prize. Good People Popcorn is a family business operating in downtown Detroit. I read about the … More Good People Popcorn
To counter the optimism of my last point let me share this Forbes article. I try not to stress about my age, many successful people didn’t start doing what made them rich/famous until their 40s. At 25 (almost 26) I try to reassure myself that I have time left to accomplish my goals. According … More Something for the 20 Somethings
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