Someone recently asked me, “What happens if you catch Helen?” “Haha,” I said. “That will never happen.” Why? Because I will always be chasing Helen and you will always be chasing _____ (insert your name). Matthew McConaughey, in his 2014 Oscar winning speech, said it perfectly. There are three things he needs each day: something to look up to, something to look forward to and someone to …
Chasing
Run Wild, Run Free
Well, hello!! Long-time-no-talk! To catch you up on the past month: I accepted a job at a law firm in Charlotte, tried and won my first jury trial (with my dad), adopted a baby kitten who found me on my back porch, sold my house, said goodbye to my beloved community, moved to Charlotte, spent a week with my family at Kure Beach, and just started my new job today! Meet Cleopatro! Isn't she a …
Take Time to Cook – Kibbi, a Family Recipe Shared
My Big Lebanese Family gathered for Easter this past weekend. Saturday night, Dad, Uncle Neil, Cousin Kristin and I prepared Kibbi – a beloved Lebanese dish. Uncle Steve, Uncle Scott, Cousin Amy, Aunt Barbara and Mom were there too. Sunday, we fed about 35 people at my parent’s house. Growing up, I compared my family to the family in the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding: “My family is big and loud but …
Who are you chasing?
“If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.” –Thomas Jefferson This quote could easily go on the back of a marathon sponsored t-shirt OR a pink and gold, polka dotted coffee tumbler. At first glance, it’s generic. A statement that can apply to pretty much anything in life – job, school, love, money, success, travel. Look closer – the quote is about …