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7/31/2017 Party Like A PineappleI have all sorts of warm and fuzzies happening in my heart after a weekend away in San Diego. Not only was it was my baby sister's Bachelorette but I took advantage of spending time with a fellow girl boss, empire dreamer and creator. It's funny how you have an immediate instinct about people. Somehow as I have creeped into my early 30's, I am a whole lot better at detecting good souls and genuine connections. My gal pal, Girl About Town, as some of you might know her, is one of those gems I crossed paths with in my career. It was an instant yes. I need to surround myself with this fellow girl boss goal seeker. I'm convinced it's my past life working in stores that has connected me to souls with amazing work ethic and hearts of gold. She is no exception and created an Insta-Itinerary dream of a few days. Not only that but her home is decked with palm print and a bar cart that is swoon-worthy. It's no surprise we were instantly friends. So what does it mean to Party Like A Pineapple? That's just it. I discovered it this weekend being surrounded by such sweet girls celebrating my bride-to-be sister. It's being unapologetic for who you are, laughing until you cry and going for it. Not pictured, the flash dance pose my sister struck under this photo op dream. I hope to have enough confidence and zero cares in the world to hit a move like that. And secretly, I want to find a place in my future home for this backdrop to live all the time. But until then, I'll keep reaching for that pineapple party spirit.
Go after it... it's contagious. This post is dedicated to all the ladies in the place with style & grace. 7/20/2017 Queen of the WorldI've been feeling a new groove recently and one that's been super empowering. I don't know if it's the long weeks and craziness of the office lately that has changed my determination but something is definitely in the water and I'm feeling it. Call me crazy but I've actually surprised myself by trying a few new things outside of the office and it's helped me step up my mental game. Yes, work still sucks me in but it keeps me reaching for a purpose, letting me believe I can take on any challenge and continue to push boundaries. It's funny how parts of your life feel right place, right time and my career the last 4 years is nothing short of that. And yet somehow, what I've achieved is not enough. There's always been something inherent inside of me reaching to be better than I was the day before and the mini TC in my head is not letting up. Typically on my commute, I bury myself in my phone with headphones and sunnies. I realized I might as well put a Do Not Disturb on my forehead. Of course, I have my moments where I want to unwind with a song on repeat but I've noticed reading instead or looking out the window has led to a post or photo idea and let my brain take a break. Take the barrier away and open yourself to sitting in silence and maybe make a new 30x friend. New Thing #1. I've been out of sorts with my yoga routine lately and opted for long walks in my backyard and visiting my forever fave, the Palace. There's something that felt so satisfying in exploring and walking endlessly without a specific route or destination. I'm shocked that sentence just came off my keyboard because I am a Type A planner to a much fitting capital T. However, my favorite yoga class found a new early morning time slot and trying it Tuesday was invigorating. I felt like Wonder Woman leaving the studio and it gave me clarity to take on the day. Don't worry though, the nervous nelly in me was struggling that I wasn't in the office by 8am. New Thing #2. Climbing stairs would not typically be my workout of choice but when I took in the view at the top of the Lyon Street steps that thought was totally out the window. Although I was huffing and puffing, the snap was well worth it. The best part besides not falling over is right in my eye line, the Palace, she shines. TC's mission... run up and down the Lyon's stairs with my little legs like a boss. Pushing myself to try something that's out of my comfort zone and something I am not naturally good at... New Thing #3. I was in a rut and let the funk make me feel sad when I was looking outside for something or someone to get me out of it. It's funny how your mind soon realizes you need to reset and a switch kicks in. What I've come to find is that it's ok to let yourself have a moment to feel down, regroup and all of a sudden that click reminds you everyday is a new opportunity to pave your way and be better than you were yesterday.
Nobody puts TC in a corner. Well, maybe a corner office someday but for now, I'm reaching for all the space I can grab. 6/26/2017 Monday MusingsLately, my mind's been needing down time where all I want to do at the end of a long work day is sink into a few good tunes and just be. As someone who moves 180 miles a minute at work and gets tired of hearing the sound of her own voice, this has become the best way to unwind. Even if it's in my little makeshift corner office on Chestnut, on the golf course at my grandparent's bench soaking in the South Bay sunset, or most recently, at the Palace, it's been good for the soul. I can't believe June is already coming to an end and as I reflect on the front half of this year, my heart is happy about what I've achieved professionally and the risk I took personally with the blog. To put myself in a vulnerable place, whether it's talking about a struggle with being confident with who you are to being a brave boss standing out in the desert heat in sequins... 2017, you've been good to me. This year has also solidified my obsession with office supplies and my love/hate relationship with Paper Source. To my new marble print file folders, you are to die for and fit right into this furry and palm print heaven I've created on Chestnut. There is a big Father of the Bride moment happening in my family this year, so it's been important to stop and remember to take it all in. Slowly, the 30, Flirty & Thriving TC has realized these are memories you don't get back, so jump in. Don't spend hours over analyzing every little move you make, otherwise you are too slow and miss out. I admit, advice I need to play on repeat as someone who dwells on the small stuff and overthinks everything, thanks to the Virgo in me. I've learned if you do, you spend the next few days thinking back to what could have been instead of focusing on what's in front of you. Although, I catch myself reverting back to the worry wart inside who gets nervous and tongue tied; for the most part I've been braver in just going for things. The boss babe running wild @ HQ has never had a problem being shy so channeling that sassy spirit has been Goal #1. And even though I can't help but be my toughest critic, the mini TC inside pushes me to be better, more strategic in the office and also more aware of what I want in the times I am just a balayaged babe strolling Chestnut Street. The true test, continuing this project of sharing things I love, am inspired by and more importantly, musings I have become more open to write about for those who are following.
And now to a Marina girl's favorite pastime and a habit I thought I would forever quit... time to sink into the Bachelorette. xoxo, TC |