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The Year Of.....
How are you guys doing with your theme for this year?
I've decided on The Year of Redemption, and have made huge improvements in several areas of my life. My most recent endeavor is to redeem my body. I turn 30 in June, and have decided I'm going to weigh 130 (to 135) by 30. Now I'm accountable to you guys.
What have you guys changed this year?




My pick was the year of attitude. Sometimes a situation calls for a little extra sass, but I think I need to work on having a more positive, friendly attitude. It's been rough going so far. My brother made a choice just after Christmas that rocked me to my core, and sent me into a bit of a tail spin just in time for the new year to start. I think I'm starting to make progress on pulling out of it, but it sure isn't easy. Then again, easy things aren't usually worth much, particularly when one's enterprise is to learn. I put a lot of thought into choosing my theme for the year, and pictured a completely different beginning, but I am not a quitter. Here's to hoping for a better ending. "I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be." Douglas Adams
I always remembered you as being a positive person, but I suppose the older we get the more cynical we can become. My hearts breaks for you in regards to your brother's choice. I hope that you are able to pull some positivity from it somehow! You are right about easy things not being worth much, and if I've learned anything in my life it's that "we can do hard things." You've got this, Lisita!! <3
My theme for the year is organization. So far - it's been pretty good. However, I'm starting a kitchen remodel so it may get off track fairly quickly.
Yay for remodels! Your theme is sure to keep you on track during this big project :) Good luck!
I picked the Year Of Balance and I am struggling hardcore. It seems like every time I start to have anything almosy in balance a pile of boulders falls off a mountain and throws my life out of whack. I specifically wanted to work on balancing physical and emotional health this year, and oh boy. I'm trying but drowning. Any tips on this sort of thing?
I don't know your personal circumstances, but I know for me that when I'm trying to bring some balance to my life, sometimes I have to schedule it and convince myself that that schedule is the most sacred thing in my life. Leave the phone. Tell the people. Going out for the solo walk or hike or whatever is as important as eating or sleeping and don't let it be interrupted because you can't fully invest in all of the other distractions if you don't do this.
It sounds cliche but I love doing yoga to work on both types of balance. I've found that taking a yoga class and just focusing on my breathing for the duration of the class really grounds me and puts everything else into perspective. I don't think you'll ever be able to control the balance of things around you because external forces are bound to cause chaos, but it is possible to balance your perspective on those things. <3 Best of luck!
Good for you! Keep us posted! It's going pretty well for me. The year of creativity has been a busy one and you'll see some of the results of that next week when we do our first Strangerville Live show! I'm nervous but excited and proud.
This is the one (and only) time I'll say I wish I lived in Utah. The land of enchantment is the place for me though. And you must know that the Stranger cult, I mean community, is super proud of you and excited to see how your creativity manifests itself :)