Link Love April: I’m Sorry to Bother You

April 29, 2019Leave a comment

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I can’t believe we are roughly a third of the way through the year! With the month of April coming to a close, I’m pleased to share that it will end on a happier note than March did. This month, I:

Accepted my university’s 30 Under 30 award for outstanding alumni. (Go Knights!)
Spoke to a sold-out crowd of students about my career and my company’s new brand.
Experienced my first on-camera media interview — I will see it live on TV tomorrow!
Booked flights for an upcoming vacation. (It’s about time!)
Had an impactful psychic reading in Cassadaga (read more about the Psychic Capital of the World here).
And more!

As always, I’d love to share some interesting links from around the web on this month’s Link Love. Share your own in the comments section below!

We say sorry too much — and yes, I’m incredibly guilty of this one. Find out what we should be saying instead.
How should you be spending your paycheck? Pop over to MindBodyGreen for personal finance coach Nicole Lapin’s tips.
TopGolf is on my bucket list for this year! Read The Orlando Duo’s guide to the Orlando location of this fun attraction.
Planning a trip to the west coast of Florida? Here’s why the Brooksville and the Chinsegut Retreat Center are not to be missed.
While you’re in the Brooksville area, be sure to check out the upcoming May programs hosted at the Chinsegut Conservation Center.
I’m only about 100 pages in, but Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski has been an incredible read so far. If you’re experiencing burnout and sick of being told that a green smoothie is the cure-all, I highly recommend this book!
I’m in love with these murals by Jonas Never that capture Central Florida history.
If you love the great outdoors, you’ll want to check out these five ways to celebrate nature and wildlife in Central Florida.
I absolutely love to read, and am appalled that I haven’t made my way to the Orlando Public Library yet. Check out CityWhit’s guide to the stunning Instagrammable spots in this beautiful downtown landmark!
Trying to create more work-life balance? Best Life Babe has an awesome quiz and guide for doing exactly that!
Is the future of glass art in St. Petersburg? Signs point to yes.
One artist creates beautiful carvings out of everyday foods. Click for the awe-inspiring masterpieces!

What links are you loving lately? Sound off in the comments!

Link Love February: Cookie Monster, Mr. Darcy, and the Florida Everglades

February 28, 20191 Comment

Does anyone else feel like February came and went in the blink of an eye? This month has been an especially busy one for me, with a weekend vacation to Tampa and St. Pete, a day of park-hopping at Disney, a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed dinner, the Orlando Apollos launch game, and a trip to Wonderworks, along with a two-week bout of laryngitis. My happiness project is still going strong, and I’m excited to share my recap of Month 2 on tomorrow’s blog. 🙂

What links are you loving this month? Check out my latest favorite reads below and share your own in the comments!

As a fan of Clyde Butcher’s Florida landscape photography, I loved reading his insights on why everyone should care about the Everglades.
Cookie Monster did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Cuteness ensued.
Looking to up your Instagram game? Check out Kate’s guide to some of the amazing photo-friendly murals throughout Orlando!
Orlando is getting a dog park with a bar? Count me in!
The Yayoi Kusama LOVE IS CALLING exhibit may be gone from the Tampa Art Museum, but you can still check out the pictures from my recap and learn about some of the other great exhibits!
If you’re planning a trip to the Tampa/St. Pete area, you’ll want to check out my guide to the Imagine Museum – a hidden gem and must-see in the area!
Does anyone in your life need these Nicolas Cage sequin pillows?
Some farms in England are planting stripes of wildflowers across farm fields to cut down on pesticides. What a beautiful solution!
Meet the historically accurate Mr. Darcy, based on what historians think the character would have realistically looked like.
Galentine’s Day is over, but if you’re planning a bridal shower, birthday party, or other fun group event, be sure to check out my top five local activity suggestions!
As someone who frequents the Sanford Riverwalk, I would love one of these floating bungalows.
Looking to make your life happier and healthier? Check out my suggested wellness podcasts, along with my top five book suggestions.

What links are you loving lately? Sound off in the comments!

Link Love Wednesday: Remembering Maya Angelou

May 28, 20141 Comment

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” – Maya Angelou

This morning, I was devastated to learn about the passing of great American author and activist Maya Angelou. I first fell in love with her powerful writing during my sophomore year of college, when we read her poetry in a women’s literature class, and that love soon extended to her other noted work. Maya Angelou was truly an inspiration to so many of us, and I firmly believe that her work will continue to empower women and men alike for years to come.

If you haven’t heard Maya Angelou recite her own poetry, I highly suggest you do so. This reading of Still I Rise will give you the chills!
CBS News collects some of Angelou’s top quotes and tweets.
One more list of Angelou’s wonderfully inspirational quotes, courtesy of ABC News.
If you could speak to your heroes, what advice would they give you? Sarah from Yes and Yes compiles the sage wisdom of some of her own heroines.
On a lighter note, as a resident of Central Florida, I enjoyed this list of the seven deadly sins of theme park visitors!
For my fellow introverts, learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace by turning your introversion into an asset.
People are unnecessarily critical when it comes to the dietary choices and restrictions of others. This was an interesting read on why we are so quick to judge vegetarians and vegans.
Want to create the perfect resumé? Avoid these seven clichés.
One employee’s vacation request was accidentally forwarded to the entire company. Then the entire Internet responded.
I love The Little Mermaid as much as the next 90s kid, but this list of horrible lessons learned from the film is definitely worth a chuckle. (It’s amazing to look back at the gender roles in Disney films as an adult!)
Abercrombie and Fitch has definitely gotten into some hot water over the past few years, but it seems that some changes are finally being made in an effort to resurrect the brand’s image.
Allow this sweet song to brighten your day.

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Link Love April: I’m Sorry to Bother You