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Social Media has become the window of opportunity that every dreamer can leverage into possibly the chance of a lifetime. It’s my opinion that those with the proper motivation and, importantly, skill, have the tools of opportunity to make their dreams into reality. I believe that there is ripe opportunity for you to go and …

Are you ever struck with a thought or a quote? Since the beginning of my writing, I’ve found inspiration in words or media around me. Today, I couldn’t get over the power my daughter held in her fingertips. I wondered, if anyone else had felt the same way. I could claim my thoughts were original …

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know …

“Orange Sky” – Alexi Murdoch              

  After four years, it is here. As you cross the stage and are handed your diploma the late night cram sessions and stale pizza will quickly begin to fade from memory. At the end of the ceremony you meet up with family who offer their congratulations. Suddenly, out of left field someone musters the …

  I tried desperately to focus on the presentation due tomorrow or the kitchen table with the junk mail piled to the point of no return, but all I could think of were vessels, unmanned and uncharted. I don’t know what happened with my mind to cause this preoccupation, but I do know that somewhere, …

The courage to serve them with reliance / Face my mistakes without defiance / Show them I’m worthy / And while I show them  / I’ll show me / So, let them bring on all their problems / I’ll do better than my best / I have confidence they’ll put me to the test / But I’ll make them see I have confidence …

{Diane} is doing exactly what she should be doing, she’s spreading her cheer and grace around Europe.  I was remarking today how long it’s been since I’ve seen her.  Tonight, I signed onto Facebook and she had me tagged in this photo saying, “Read this and thought of Kate.”  I wondered then, why we let …

ABCNews.com contacted me at the end of last week to talk about my experience in advocating for better care for cancer patients.  I was interviewed by the wonderful Katie Moisse and spoke about my frustrations and advocacy for my own care.  This morning, I was honored to see the incredible article and FANTASTIC reporting.  Pre-existing conditions, …

  “Just remember, the same as a spectacular Vogue magazine, remember that no matter how close you follow the jumps: Continued on page whatever. No matter how careful you are, there’s going to be the sense you missed something, the collapsed feeling under your skin that you didn’t experience it all. There’s that fallen heart …

Sometimes, thankfulness can be lost in a spread of status updates and press.  If I could measure my thanks with more than a simple message, I would: Thank you to everyone who has encouraged GirlmeetsGeek to spread it’s wings.  I’m gearing up for some INCREDIBLE things, and I am HONORED and ELATED you are making the journey …

I want to paint a picture for you of what life looks and feels like as a single parent.  First, it’s wonderful. The smiles of your child mean more, their “I Love Yous,” speak louder and watching their good decisions reflects on the upbringing and choices you created and enabled them to choose.  Secondly: It …

When I birthed my daughter, my feet were bare.  The callouses of my heels pushed up against the metal and plastic that braced itself for my power. My daughter, burst into the world, with beautifully, naked, toes.  In that moment, we were no longer one.  In a glorious instant, my life began anew.  I started …

Squint your eyes and look closer, I’m not between you and your ambition… god help you if you are a phoenix And you dare to rise up from the ash A thousand eyes will smolder with jealousy While you are just flying back…. – Alana Davis, “32 Flavors” Ever have a song that moves you? …

Just waitin’ for the storm to pass me by And that’s the sound of sunshine Comin’ down

This was taken from an excerpt from an earlier writing on February 8th, 2008: Reflection on when GirlMeetsGeek became the brand about finding yourself through solid relationships, not finding someone else. …And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom… -Anais Nin …

Grace. It whispers it’s presence softly as a reminder of how a single choice can alter a relationship, situation or our own selves.  Grace reminds me to be thoughtful and present in each moment, (though sometimes my mind is elsewhere.) Thankfulness. The feeling that washes over me each time I flip through my storybook and see …

…No, I have not been listening to this for about 20 minutes. “Are you ready, Are you ready for this Are you hanging on the edge of your seat” That moment, the one where your feet hit the pavement with such determination, is an awakening.   In that instance, when you must make the choice …

“The key to change, is to let go of fear.”  - Rosanne Cash All the scariest things I’ve done in my life, have involved an ‘overcoming.’  My biggest fear, stood in front of my face tonight in the mirror as I quietly second-guessed a large decision I made about speaking up to someone who had …

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.  Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.  Think only f the best, work only for the best and expect only the best.  Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. …