Can we talk?

Can we talk? 

I miss Joan. She said we were afraid to say... and think. She was the epitome of work ethic and was awesomely (is that a word?) competitive. She was a great humanitarian and mother to many. She paved the way for many more. In her spirit, I will be brave to type... and (as I do like to say, "get a ladder and get over myself"). Joan took her work serious and worked at it. She never stopped evolving or working. Love it. Love her. There aren't enough words...

Why am I starting with a note to Joan? I think she was a Dark Horse. I think she was often underestimated, which was a mistake. It made her work harder and be a better fighter and ultimately a winner. You never knew what she was say or do next, but it would be fabulous. 

High Maintenance to be Low Maintenance

I have a philosophy I've been fleshing out and working on for a few years and it seems to stick to me and for me - High Maintenance to be Low Maintenance. Invest in yourself now to make life better later. Don't get me wrong; make your life good now. Find a way to do it so you're always evolving and improving in a genuine and authentic way. 

I started this with the most vain thing ever - regular salon appointments. Seriously. I get my nails done every other week (once you go shellac you never go back). And I get my lash extensions done every other week. So now you know were to find me every Thursday. Plus I get my girly girl time in. (I work in a male environment and live with my husband and son so I love my girl time.) "Me time" sounds cliche, but that doesn't make it a bad thing. 

So now my nails look good all the time and my lashes look great all the time - even the day after I gave birth... when I get out of the pool or shower... when I first wake up. It makes a HUGE difference for me. Otherwise I look like a polar bear, and not in a cute way. And I don't have to pull a Bridesmaids move and sneak to put mascara on so I look good. 

Be a Dark Horse

Be a Dark Horse. I've always seen myself this way and it's part of what me me strong. I think there are a lot of people like this. You don't always see us; but don't underestimate us. Be strong. Proud. True. Genuine and authentic. 

Michelle