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Who you are is how you date
They say you attract what you project. This hopefully means, if you’re confident, secure, optimistic, open-minded and ready to meet someone amazing – that’s the kind of person you’ll attract. After...
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When I decided to start asking people for advice about online dating, I knew people might have some awkward lessons learned to share. But I never thought that people would take such a personal...
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Knowing better or Know-it-all
Take It From Someone Who Knows Better – can you learn from others’ experiences? Today’s post is brought to you by Robyn, a member of the A Life Less Awkward community! We’ve all been there: watching a...
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Different strokes for different Moms
Today’s post is brought to you by a friend of A Life Less Awkward! I first wrote for A Life Less Awkward because I was bored at work and a friend suggested I try it. I found I enjoyed writing about...
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Control freak
When I was interviewed for my current job they asked me how my ‘attention to detail was’ – I responded ‘excellent!’ I lied. Okay lying sounds like too strong of a word – I exaggerated. Not that I...
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I love Metaphors
It occurred to me this week that I LOVE making up metaphors to explain complicated concepts. I use metaphors frequently in conversations with friends, family, colleagues – it’s the creative side of me...
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Why wait?
The fact that my current work doesn’t inspire the creative side of me won’t come as a surprise to those of you who know me or have been following my posts. Deep down in the bottom of my soul I need to...
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When the chips are down
*Disclaimer, I watched and listened to the following Boyzone song while writing this post! Let’s face it, there are some times in life when it feels like not only have we been handed lemons – it’s as...
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Second chances
Alana’s post about changing expectations of your friends really made me think. I have to say I applaud Alana and her ability to simply meet friends where they are at in life without judging or taking...
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Hello, is it me you’re looking for?
If this song popped into your head, then you’re not far off from the rambling this post is about to take. While crossing paths in a crosswalk earlier this week I made eye contact with a man and it was...
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Bridge to new beginnings
I’m calling this photo the “bridge to new beginnings” It was taken by a friend who gets to travel a lot more than me and takes random photos like this one in the hopes that they spark creativity and...
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Single, not broken
Did you ever notice growing up, how, when it came to falling in love, people would always act as though there was plenty of time? They’d say things like: Don’t rush, it’ll happen, just be patient… on...
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Book Review: Lean In
A lot of people have been talking about Lean In: women, work and the will to lead – a book by Sheryl Sandberg. My first exposure to her ideas was by watching her TedTalk, where she explains her...
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Risk Management
There’s a serious difference between being reckless and taking calculated risks. I use the word “serious” because if you’re not careful, being reckless could result in serious consequences. Think of...
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