The Pursuit of Pretty is an Endless One
Thousands spent on makeup, hair products and skin treatments later, and I still don't feel pretty enough. The standard of physical perfection seems to continue getting higher and more unobtainable...
Self Esteem
Are you beautiful on the inside or only the outside?
There was once a time that if I heard any of the following: "spirituality, inner peace, vegan, money doesn't buy happiness..." I'd nod my head while rolling my eyes thinking, "Enough of this new-age...
Women’s Portrayal in the Media and Your Role In It
“In one week American teenagers spend 31 hours watching TV, 17 hours listening to music, 3 hours watching movies, 4 hours reading magazines, 10 hours online. That’s 10 hours and 45 minutes of media...
Your Worth
We’ve all been there – feeling victimized by a friend, a boss, or a lover – who has treated us poorly or unfairly. It’s an easy and common tendency to blame the other, make yourself out as the...
Working it Out Vs Tossing it Out
As a young girl, I interpreted events of my childhood that has created a perception of reality that has been part of my primary belief system growing up. That story is that you can’t count on anyone...
Not So, “Sex and the City”
Armed in stilettos from Manolo to Madden, females all over the world have been anticipating Sex and the City 2 to hit the theaters. I’ve been a long time fan of the sitcom and admit to many times...
Everyone Has A Story
Do you know how young someone can be when they start to contemplate harmful thoughts, such as suicide? For me, I was 10 years old. I was bullied at school so badly that I would cry everyday, and be...
Good vs Great Relationships
Men hunt and women nurture right? The concept of the man who hunts for his prey, spreads his seeds and conquers while the woman is looking for a...
Today is my birthday
Today is my birthday. Another year lived, and what a year it has been. Components of my life have changed dramatically – my home, my career, my headspace…I guess you can say, I’ve grown up...
The Vitamin Kind
Secret confession: I am kicking a habit of drugs. Hold your gasps, I’m not talking about the narcotics kind, I’m talking about the boy kind. Let me explain to you the “drug” kind – also known...
Pursuit of Pretty
During a recent conversation, a male friend of mine in the beauty industry advised me on a particular Botox procedure that would improve my looks. While Botox is something that never crossed my mind...
The Difference Between Pleasure and Joy
If you ask someone if they know the difference between pleasure and joy, they will most likely cite the correct definitions of both. However, while we can define it easily, are we conscious of the...
I Kissed a Girl, Now Look at Me! – post from 2008
I’ve worked in the club and nightlife scene for quite a few years now and have earned the claim to “ been there done that”. I remember after the breakup with my 4 year highschool boyfriend, I was...
Secrets – post from 2007
we all have secrets...secrets we keep from the world, our friends and even ourselves. perhaps we feel that if we keep them locked away then we don't have to deal with whats hidden underneath them....the...
Beauty Beyond the Shell – post from 2007
There once was this girl. She would always be decked out in the latest outfit, her hair and make up always flawless. Guys would swoon at the sexual energy that she exuded when she was at a club. She...