Hello there my friends. It has been too long since our last chat. The beginning of this year has been such a whirlwind I don't even know where to begin. I've dropped in and out of my blog a lot lately, and I'm not pleased that my posts all sound like my journal entries, "I really should write more often... I've been so busy... It seems like time is flying by..."

It's been awhile since I sat down and took stock of my priorities. I feel like I've been swept up by life's demands and have done little to anchor myself. I don't know about you, but I have a tendency to get overwhelmed by my ambition. When I think about all the things I want to do, all the places I want to see and all the people I want to meet—I lose sight...

Hello fabulous ones. How's your week going? Mine has been super full! It seems that making a major change (like starting a new job) will do that to someone. Training is going great and I'm finally getting into the groove. Something really cool happened to me on Sunday that I'm dying to share with you...

My mornings have taken many forms in past years. I've tried waking up super early—and rising with just enough time to get out the door. No matter how things go, I always get in my car and drive to work. This playlist is for the that time I can always count on—the space between my front door and my desk chair. A consistent opportunity to get pumped up...

Hello gorgeous friends. I want to wish you a fabulous Valentine's Day. Take time out to nurture yourself and those you care about. Enjoy a restful nap, relax by the fire, read a book, soak in a hot bath. Smell the roses, nibble some chocolate. Find peace in your heart and joy in your soul. Know that love is all around you and it always wins...

The weekend has arrived! Since my big news on Monday, I have enjoyed a few relaxing days to myself. While it's been a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to having the mister around this weekend. I hope the following pieces of my to-do list inspire you to do something fun and creative this weekend. As always, I'd love to hear what you're up to the next few days...

Another turn of the calendar and a fresh new month. I disappeared last month as January flew by—you might have noticed that I rarely blogged, tweeted or connected with you lovely souls. I missed our community and am looking forward to getting back into the flow. Some of you already know about my news from yesterday...

Many of you have been so kind in sharing your "word of the year" and I am gladly joining the inspirational dictionary. The word nurture makes me think of tending a tiny and precious garden—an initial spark from which abundance grows. My intention is to focus on nurturing growth within myself and others throughout this year...