Harmony in Long Beach, California

Sound & Vibe is a vortex where like-minded creatives join and harmony is manifested. Continue reading →

Life Lessons Learned From Climbing, Part Two: Breathe.

You face a challenge you have not come across before. You stand in the shadow of it’s mystery and greatness like standing beneath a rock wall. At first you are overwhelmed, but once you begin to unpack it you can see it more clearly. So you run. You scramble to beat it so you don’t … Continue reading →

3 Benefits of Face-to-Face Networking

I have been reading lately that social media and social networking are the best ways to boost your chances of getting a job. This is not new news; however, we should keep in mind that face-to-face communication is equally as important and can be more beneficial in a number of ways. Here are 3 benefits of in-person networking … Continue reading →

Life Lessons Learned From Climbing, Part One: Focus

As a person who has many interests in the world and who wants to try everything at least once, I often find myself drowning in daydreams of adventures, ecstatic about plans with family and friends and lost in a forest of adult responsibilities. No, keeping busy is not negative, but if there is a lack of … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Stay Busy Post-College, Pre-Career

As many of us know by experience or rumor, finding your dream job directly out of college is a struggle despite unemployment rates dropping nationally. The point between college and career can be a trying time, but maintaining an active mind and remaining engaged in the community can make the transition smoother. Here are five … Continue reading →

Want to Be Happy? Be Weary of Mind Wandering.

We all strive to be happy, but a drifting mind may lead us to darkness instead. In this ten minute TED Talk, happiness researcher Matt Killingsworth presents the idea that, “mind-wandering is a likely cause, and not merely a consequence, of unhappiness.” So, sit back, relax, stay present and stay happy. Continue reading →

The Power of Letting Go of Power.

Recently I have been feeling trapped. Not physically but mentally and emotionally. I have been wanting (and needing) to create a new blog post for a while now but I have been struggling with the Devil a.k.a Writer’s Block. This issue has not only been happening with my blog-writing, but it has also been happening … Continue reading →

Moving Out. Moving On. Moving Up?

As my college career comes to a close, I have found myself at the ultimate crossroads – a space littered with questions but lacking in answers. A blank slate with no blueprint, only the tools to make one. A world with unending options but with no filter to help narrow them down. Sounds exciting right? … Continue reading →

Seeking Happiness: Craigslist Adventures.

Today I went on a run…well, sort of. In the past I had been running three miles a day with no sweat (actually quite a bit, but I mean at least breathing was not a huge challenge) and I was eating really well. And as those Kaiser commercials tell us, “a body in motion, stays … Continue reading →

Farming Friends, Farming Dreams

Today I ventured out to Humble Bee Hill Farm in Shingle Springs, Calif. with my sisters and my neighbor. My friend Kevin Nowell and a few friends of his started the farm a number of months back. I had been hearing that he was doing really well so I decided to stop by and see what the rave was … Continue reading →