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Inspiration at the Movies: High School Musical 2

July 29, 2011 by Deb Leave a Comment

“But if along the way you act like someone you’re not, pretty soon that’s who you become.” – Gabriella (High School Musical 2, 2007) Painful words, but they ring true. We are defined by our actions, aren’t we? We may deny ourselves when we make certain choices we deem are out of our character (who […]

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: career choices, choices

Grey is 18%?

July 1, 2011 by Deb 2 Comments

Black. I get it. White. I get it. Grey? Well… Black is 100% black. White is 100% white. There is no question. Ah, if life’s choices and answers were but black and white! Grey, for some reason is 18%  (I know this from the camera department). But where did 18% come from? I mean, why isn’t it […]

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Inspiration at the Movies: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

February 11, 2011 by Deb Leave a Comment

“Soon we must all face the choice between what is is right and what is easy.” – Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005) These words ring so true when I think of eating: choosing between what is healthy and what is fast-n-easy. Whoah… that’s a hard one! Yet, I’m not sure that […]

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: bravery, career choices, choices, confidence

A Comforting Sign Along The Way

January 1, 2010 by Deb Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice to have the path (read “career path”) laid out in front of you, and a sign such as this one, in the photo, assuring you that you are going the right way! I think freelance life rarely sees this clarity. Freelance life is choosing the non-path – in this case striking a […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: choices, nature

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