Imagine if you looked the way you really wanted, said the words you’ve been dying to say, and lived out loud with every fiber of your being. What kind of people and experiences would you attract in your life? You hear a lot about personal branding these days. In fact, our good friend Maria Ross [...]
I Need “More Cowbell” to Embrace Life
August 16, 2010 By 18 Comments
This weekend I got my first tattoo and I absolutely love how it turned out. I fully realize that a tattoo is not for everyone and there is sure to be a group of people that question my choice. However, I am determined not to let other people decide what I will do with my [...]
Betsy, Ink. (or, how I got a tattoo without crying)
August 2, 2010 By 36 Comments
Friday was a big day for me. After years of wanting a tattoo, I finally took the plunge. It was a great experience all the way around, and I’m so glad I trusted in Ricky Lahourcade to do it (thanks to his girlfriend Abbe for the recommendation). It was an hour of nervous anticipation as [...]
Do You Need a Safety Net?
October 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
You’d think someone who is willing to get rid of all her worldly belongings to travel the world would not be so focused on safety nets, but I am. Lately I’ve been thinking about the small ways the idea of a “backup plan” keeps us from reaching farther toward our goals and actually reaching them. [...]
