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follow the fun
Welcome back! Happy Monday; I hope you had an amazing Easter weekend! In my last post, I shared an anecdote from my Improv 101 class and...
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follow the fear
In my last post, I talked about how saying yes to life allows you to become the hero of your own story, not worrying about the judgment...
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say yes
In my last post, I talked about starting where you are and using your network. If you’re someone reading this who has made your own...
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start where you are
Mondays are beautiful, aren't they? New week. Fresh start. So much to accomplish since it's day one of the new week. If I ever feel...
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find a way to support yourself
You made the decision to move to a new place, you committed to the actual plan, and now you're making your way on a new life path....
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commit
You’ve weighed all the pros and cons, realized the negatives are just ego-based, and decided to move somewhere new and exciting? Awesome!...
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make your own decision
The opinion above is a direct quote from a friend of mine from college upon finding out what I was doing after graduation. Our friendship...
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starve the ego, feed the soul
Living in a bustling city like Los Angeles, I often find that I have a deep desire to get out of it. Having been raised in a small farm...
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a Hollywood stabbing & Disney's Brave
Is anyone else here a fan of animated Disney movies? I absolutely love them - always have, apparently always will. How about the movie...
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who we used to be and who we can become
A couple friends of mine host an amazing podcast called "Who We Used to Be," and I was fortunate enough to be featured on an episode...
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sober St. Paddy's Day
It was the best St. Paddy’s day I’ve had in a really long time. I’m feeling really grateful. These feelings of gratitude are becoming...
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be the hero of your own story
A great start to St. Paddy's Day, indeed! At the gym this morning, I had a pretty unique experience. Throughout high school, as I now...
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\V/s up for Veritas, Unitas, Caritas: Villanova culture, Jay Wright, and going dancin'
Villanova men’s basketball is the number one seed overall for the NCAA tournament. I can’t help but think back on my times at Villanova...
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don't get stuck in limbo; close that door behind you
At some point in everyone's life, she has heard the "glass half-full vs. empty" argument. This may come as a surprise (wink wink), but...
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stop comparing yourself; just be yourself
Do you ever have moments of clarity that hit you, seemingly, out of nowhere? And when they do, they make perfect sense and are instantly...
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take up space and make noise
I had the privilege yesterday of experiencing what it's like to be on a podcast with two incredible women, and it was awesome. A friend...
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a weekend of brunches and shout-out to my dad
"A good father is one of the most unsung, upraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." - Billy Graham I...
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a very happy half-birthday to me
Yesterday was my half-birthday, which is something I've celebrated for as long as I can remember. Growing up with a birthday in August...
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surviving to thriving
This past weekend I attended the Air + Style event in Los Angeles. For those of you who do not know what that is, it’s a two day musical...
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happy adoption-versary!
Five years ago today, my little siblings became my officially-adopted little siblings. Having been foster siblings for three-and-a-half...
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happy valentine's day!
Last night, my musical improv team Garage Band performed in an amazing show that served dually as a mashup of comedy and music and as a...
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gratitude is an attitude
It’s amazing how much better your life gets when you change your perspective to a position of gratitude. For as long as I can remember,...
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Garage Band musical improv at the Coconut Club
My musical comedy improv team performed a set at the Coconut Club last night in Los Angeles. We make up all our songs on the spot. In...
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the middle is what matters
I worked on set all day yesterday and found myself rereading an old novel I once read for my AP European History class at boarding school...
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