Get Over It

February 12, 2010

Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of negativity in the blogosphere. People getting caught up in competiton, holding grudges, picking fights, and talking shit about others behind their backs. It makes me sad to see this, but it also pisses me off. It takes a lot to make me mad, but here I am, feeling like [...]

Read the full article →

Guest Post: Testing The Waters: My First Online Friendship

February 10, 2010

This is a guest post by my good friend, Beth Oppenheim-Chan. She is all kinds of awesome, and I highly suggest that you read her blog and follow her on Twitter. Also, I should mention that she chose the topic of this post herself. You’ll understand the reason for the disclaimer when you read it [...]

Read the full article →

Close to Home

February 8, 2010
Thumbnail image for Close to Home

They say “home is where the heart is,” and I really think that’s true. I grew up in Massachusetts, and moved to Long Island in high school. When someone asks me where I’m from, that’s exactly what I say. I haven’t lived in Mass. since I was 16, so I’m technically not from there anymore, [...]

Read the full article →

Too Quick To Forgive, Too Eager To Hold a Grudge

February 3, 2010
Thumbnail image for Too Quick To Forgive, Too Eager To Hold a Grudge

When someone wrongs us, we get mad. We are hurt and confused, often shocked and disappointed. At that point, we are faced with a decision: do we forgive them or do we stay angry? We weigh our options, or just act on impulse. Decide to forgive and be the bigger person; decide to let our [...]

Read the full article →

The Little Voice Inside My Head

February 1, 2010
Thumbnail image for The Little Voice Inside My Head

I have a little voice inside my head. We all do. It’s our conscience, our moral compass, it provides encouragement and words of warning. Some people have quieter inner voices that only pipe up when needed. Others have blabbermouths who never seem to never shut up. My little voice is quite the chatty one. Always [...]

Read the full article →

Happy Blogoversary to Life’s Chocolates!

January 28, 2010

A special 1st Blogoversary message from yours truly, plus your favorite posts and mine.

Read the full article →

Bloggers Can Be Friends Too V2

January 26, 2010

Last April, I wrote a post called Bloggers Can Be Friends Too. Nine months later, I still believe that bloggers can be friends, too. But…

Read the full article →

Long Days, Love & Gratitude

January 22, 2010

Wednesday was a VERY long day. I spent more than nine hours at the hospital while my mom had surgery. Like all of the other difficult things I have faced in my life, this one taught me some pretty valuable lessons.

Read the full article →

Whatever Happens, Hold Onto Hope

January 13, 2010

The complicatedness of certain life situations finally got to me, and I was totally overwhelmed. But, some good news ended up turning my frown completely upside down.

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →