3 Steps Forward No Steps Back That's been my motto for as long as I can remember. I can't believe it's already August and we are practically wrapping up summer. In just a few short weeks David and I will be packing our luggage and boarding a flight to Cartagena, Colombia. A trip we would … Continue reading 3 Forward
Category: INSPIRE
Moving Forward
After the loss of a child (at any stage in pregnancy) one may feel guilty feeling happy again but I didn't. I have cried and mourned the loss of our first child for days on end but to be honest I knew that the tough cookie in me would show her face sooner rather than later. It's been 3 weeks … Continue reading Moving Forward
Days Later
I did not know what to expect following the loss of our baby. The very next day we found ourselves at a funeral home signing papers and making arrangements to have Faith picked up from the hospital and cremated. I maintained my composure pretty well until I witnessed the lady write down our daughters … Continue reading Days Later
Death, a sobering experience.
Today I attended my cousin's funeral and was in awe of the out-pour of love from the 400 (plus) people who gathered in her memory to lay her to rest. I managed to find a single seat in the very back row and I sat among complete strangers since there was not a seat available … Continue reading Death, a sobering experience.
Dream Boards
Maybe you've heard of them, maybe not. But Dream Boards have been used for years as a form of motivation and keeping people on track with goals they've set for themselves. David and I have been talking about creating our own separate boards for what seems like "way too long now." Truth be told, I've … Continue reading Dream Boards
2015 Jumpstart
It's January 2nd and that time of the year to state your resolutions. I know I am not the only one who wants to shed some extra pounds that magically appeared over the holidays. How on earth did I gain them? Commercials about gym memberships, plastic surgery, and the latest home workout equipment annoyingly flood … Continue reading 2015 Jumpstart
The Best Day of My Life
Waking up on October 25, 2014 was like no other day before. It was my wedding day! I had spent the night at the Temecula Creek Inn with my maid of honor, matron of honor, and cousin. Waking up with these girls by my side was priceless. I stepped out on the balcony to steal a … Continue reading The Best Day of My Life
The Witness of My Life
David and I met in 2005 (at work). I can still recall that Monday in March when he entered the Collateral Loan Processing department. Comments started almost immediately. Co-workers of mine saying things like, "You two look alike. Almost similar to brother and sister." Weird (I thought). Others said, "Oh my goodness, you two would … Continue reading The Witness of My Life
Quotes That Move Me
"Even if you fall on your face, you are still moving forward." - Victor Kiam "It's always too early to quit." - Normal Vincent Peale "Go for it now. The future is promised to no one." - Wayne Dyer "Do not watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep Going." - Sam Levenson "I've failed … Continue reading Quotes That Move Me
Love
"Love creates an us without destroying a me." - Anonymous
30 Things I Now Know at 30
Life isn't a competition. Everyone's timeline is different and if you aren't where you thought you would be at this age, it's not the end of the world. In the meantime, be excited for the success of others, yours will come. Spending your hard earned money at happy hour doesn't sound like a smart idea … Continue reading 30 Things I Now Know at 30
Growing Up and Getting Wise
Let's just start by saying that I am 30 years old and not at all where I thought I would be at this age. Getting older and becoming responsible for someone other than myself has always seemed like a distant thought. Up until now, all I have ever had to worry about is me, myself, … Continue reading Growing Up and Getting Wise
Not so much fun in the sun
To many SoCal residents, if the sun is out that can only mean one thing, heading outdoors to soak up the rays! This was true for me too. Since as young as I can remember, my friends and I would spend countless hours in the sun on any hot summer day. Southern California is the … Continue reading Not so much fun in the sun
Wedding Bliss or Blues?
Every girl thinks about her wedding day. For some, those thoughts begin at an early age while for others the thought may come once he pops the question. I was never one of those little girls who dreamed of the day I would wed. Never have I truly believed in fairy tales, although I knew … Continue reading Wedding Bliss or Blues?
Michelle Cardoso 