Emotions are running high in the United States of America as I sit down to write this. Mr. Donald Trump has just changed his name to President Trump. Voted in by the American people. It became official in the early hours of November 9, 2016. It was a campaign fought hard by both sides. Relentless, … Continue reading Land of the Free and Home of the Brave
Author: shanmarcrow
My Three Truths
As someone who is always wanting to learn and grow, I have found podcasts as one of the great ways to fill this want. There are a select few that I listen to religiously, one of which is The School of Greatness hosted by Lewis Howes. I absolutely fast forward through all the commercials and will definitely quit listening … Continue reading My Three Truths
Fall + Utah = Anxiety
You'd think being born and raised in southern Arizona that I would welcome the first few chilly mornings as summer fades to fall. When the air is crisp, the trees begin to change and it becomes time to add an extra blanket to the bed. Cooler days are ahead. In actual life these mornings leave me … Continue reading Fall + Utah = Anxiety
Out With the Old
It is official. With keys in hand we are now home owners. Excited, yes. Happy, yes. Motivated for remodeling, yes. Super sad, yes. It is a slew of emotions. Bitter sweet for me actually. Everywhere we have lived we have made our home and every time we have moved I have cried my eyes out. Rental … Continue reading Out With the Old
The Chicken, the Card Dealer and the House
Most people are crazy productive in their 20s. I was productive, but not the life changing kind of productive society expects of us in our 20s. Buy a house and a car, choose your life and career path, get married, have a kid or two, develop this wonderful sense of who you are. I met approximately … Continue reading The Chicken, the Card Dealer and the House
Aging Gratefully
This morning I am exhausted. My skin feels dehydrated. So much so that it may slide right off my bones. I am bloated. Anything that once resembled a "pack" of any kind is now gone. I slept 9 hours last night and took a 3 hour nap yesterday and yet my body yearns to curl … Continue reading Aging Gratefully
An Educated Opinion
My social media feed continues to be flooded with images, stories and opinions in the wake of the shootings happening around the US. It's either a race thing, religious thing or a sexual preference thing. I respect that each person can only comprehend horrific tragedies and their emotions surrounding them based on his or her current knowledge, level of understanding … Continue reading An Educated Opinion
Non-Negotiables
Along the beaten path I have found a few things that make me feel like a rags to riches story. I call these things my non-negotiables. They make me feel like royalty. Like a quick trip to Italy just because I was craving fresh pasta and a glass of Barolo royalty. Like sunning at a summer home in … Continue reading Non-Negotiables
Fashion: Strings and Self Esteem
Fashion is such an interesting topic. It never ceases to amaze me when I see "who wore it best" articles spotlighting a few celebs wearing the same outfit in the pages of a magazine. The question should be "how the hell did we find two people wearing this?," rather than "who wore it best?" There is usually some kind of poll … Continue reading Fashion: Strings and Self Esteem
Bated Breath
Take a deep breath in. Fill your lungs. Keep all that air inside and count to 10... slowly. Before you let any air escape, think about how you feel? Is your chest heavy, your throat closed? Is your body rigid, holding on tightly? Is your mind uncomfortable? Be conscious of each feeling and thought in the … Continue reading Bated Breath
A Pinch of Opinion 