One of my favorite things to make during the holidays is chocolate bark.  It’s sooooo easy to make and what a great xmas gift!

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I just got back from 5 days of walking, eating, shopping and loving New York City.  It is such a unique place filled with everything awesome!  Last week’s visit was my sixth time back and still, there is never a dull moment in that city.   I decided to visit the city throughout the week as opposed to the weekend and I’m so glad I did.  I feel that New York on the weekend is like a city on mega steroids, everywhere is packed, tourists abound and it makes me insane.  Even still, going out on a Monday night in the West Village, we still faced restaurants with waiting lists.  Can you believe that?  Monday night in New York City, restaurants are full!  YES, finally, people who go out on Monday nights!

I always come home from New York City like I just had a crazy whirlwind affair; its always passionate, intense, and I feel so alive!

I’m surprised how many people I meet who have not been to NYC.  Even if cities are not your thing, New York City is no ordinary city. Nuh uh.  For those of you planning on visiting, here are my Top 10 Things To Do In NYC (in no particular order).

Enjoy!  I sure did.

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Today, I’m not going to talk about the importance of giving.   We’ve all heard how important it is to give. Unconditional giving where we don’t expect anything in return is such a wonderful feeling and for many, comes more naturally and easily than receiving.  The act of receiving can be very challenging for many people.  But, receiving is just as important as giving.  You can’t have yin without the yang.  So, if you’re one of those people who is uncomfortable with receiving, it’s time to get used to it and here’s why.   More »

I recently created a video blog for 889 where I shared with viewers some of the items in my manifesto that I wrote.  The inspiration to do my own manifesto came from the Lululemon Manifesto which I came across many years ago.  If you haven’t seen it, it is a must-read (see the above image)!

I encourage you to write your own manifesto. What are words that you live by?  If you have no idea where to begin, I found this great website that explains what a manifesto is and it even gives samples on how to write one.  Remember, it’s your manifesto; it’s your life, do it your way.  Happy creating!

Here is my manifesto:

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According to the book The Life You Were Born To Live by Dan Millman, I am in my first-year of a nine-year cycle, the year of creation and confidence.   Here is what the book says,

“The first year of a cycle is the year of creativity, of planting the seeds, of newness, of opening to new opportunity with confidence.  The sprout is sown, but it hasn’t yet broken through the ground.  This may involve a time of planning as well as planting, of resolution as well as map-making.  It can also mean going back to school, retraining, or moving to a new location – beginning something new.”

How I find this so fitting for where I am at in my life.

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