November 18, 2011 In News & Updates

update

I’m currently spending some very important time with a friend who’s going through an unimaginable traumatic loss. If you’re visiting here and wondering where my regular posts are, know that I’m using my BLR time to be with that friend right now.

2012 is coming fast and furious, so watch for the launch of the next phase of Blue Lollipop Road.

Life sure throws unexpected and difficult curveballs sometimes. I’m so thankful for my health, and time I have with family an friends. I’m reminded of that more and more everyday, especially recently.

More soon…

 

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November 14, 2011 In Live the life you want to live

connecting

Ever have those conversations with friends that include “We really need to talk more and make time to see each other.” ?

Now is the time to do it.

This weekend I talked to 2 girlfriends for 2 hours each. I hadn’t talked to either of them in several months, and I haven’t seen either of them for a year. We’ve been friends for over 20 collective years and these women both know me very well. The conversations were fast and furious with so much to catch up on. We talked until we were forced to stop because either it was time to go to work or phone batteries were dying. I love those conversations. I always hang up with a big smile and feel so lucky to have such incredible people in my life. It doesn’t get much better than spending time connecting and laughing with someone who knows you well and completely loves, supports and respects you. It’s as if the years knowing each other have created an invisible concrete link that’s unbreakable even if life has gotten so busy and time has flown so fast that it’s been weeks or months since you’ve last spoken. Those friendships are the best and ones that are precious to me.

Facebook, texting, and email communications are so typical for all of us- digital connection that’s quick and easy. While quick and easy is convenient an acceptable these days, there will never be a replacement for in person time. Hearing someones voice, or actually being with people that are important to you is so much more special and remembered than that “quick and easy” communication.

As I think about yet another girlfriend today who is having to say a final goodbye to someone who meant the world to her, my heart feels like lead weight, so heavy for her loss. It makes me so thankful for all I have, and reminds me the incredible importance of making time to really connect with the ones we love.

Pick up the phone today if someone is too far away to see in person. If that someone is close by- stop to see them for a few minutes, meet for a coffee, give them a hug and thank them for being in your life. Those are the times that will be cherished and never forgotten.

 

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November 12, 2011 In News & Updates

click around a bit eh?

As I work behind the scenes of the next BLR project, you’ll notice I’m moving some pages around, adding updates, photos and more. I like to switch things up to keep them fresh and shiny. (Like glitter of course!)

Have you ever clicked on the “i” above in the middle of the photo reel above to read about where and when I took each photo?

When was the last time you clicked around the other pages?

Are you checking in on the daily awesome? How about posting a comment and sharing what’s awesome in your day?

 

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November 11, 2011 In Deals & Steals, Great companies, Maine

as i dream of barbados

I don’t like to use terms and words like hate, despise, etc. because I try to choose a positive and hopeful mindset about everything I can, but I have a confession; I REALLY don’t like the cold. I mean I totally suck at it. I’m living in Chicago right now so that doesn’t make much sense, I know. I’ve never dreaded a season more than I dread the frigid temps I will experience these next few months, but I’m determined to embrace it and be a survivor! There’s a method to my madness for being here and a reason for everything- even torturing myself through the brutal misery of The Windy City winter. So I will keep my goals in mind as I cuddle in and do my best to stay cozy warm while I enjoy all the amazing sights, sounds, people, places and things around this awesome city.

Now I need boots.

I was in Maine at L.L. Bean a few weeks. Who doesn’t love Bean? At the time I couldn’t bring myself to by boots, because well- I don’t want to live in a place where you need things like boots, but attempting a Midwest winter without them would just be silly.

So I signed up for email alerts from Bean and have found a triple threat of deals that I’m going to take advantage of:

*FREE shipping, any size order

*10% off any order now through 11/13

$10 off any order of $50 or more for anyone who signs up for email alerts.

Check out the above and take advantage here! 

I love a deal and L.L. bean rules at them.

L.L.Bean is open 24/7 and 365. Yes- everyday, every hour, year round. There are no locks on the doors at the Freeport Maine flagship store. Even better you can return any thing and any time for any reason. No joke. When I was a teenager I had a backpack that I used for about 10 years. I actually cut the zipper with scissors one day because I kept getting it stuck. I sent it back to Bean, they didn’t even make the same bag anymore but with no questions asked sent me the most similar one to mine shiny and new. If you’re not satisfied they fix it plain and simple. They want you to be happy and confident with your purchase for it’s lifetime. (Or yours for that matter.) Do I feel confident in putting my hard earned money into a purchase at L.L. Bean? You betcha- and like no other company.

Now off to order my boots. Wish me luck this winter…

 

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