Monthly Archives: December 2011

Two little (and one big) teacher(s)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Stef

[Warning: This is a semi-long blog post. You may want to grab a cup of coffee, a mug of cider, or some other tasty beverage before hunkering down to read this bad boy. 😉 {Pause; wait for people to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged animals, attitude, authentic, awareness, dog, energy, learning, manifesting, my sweetie, pet, pictures, postaday2011, presence, puppy, support | 12 Comments

Get ready… Get set…

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Stef

…get puppies! A year after losing our 14-year-old dog, my sweetie and I were ready to welcome some new animals into our lives. At the beginning of this month my husband and I went to a pet adoption monthly event … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged animals, dog, family, joy, love, my sweetie, pet, pictures, postaday2011, puppy, smile | 34 Comments

Wherever you go, there you are

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Stef

It’s said that a person can’t outrun their karma; that if life is going poorly in one city/state/country, simply picking up and moving to a new location likely won’t solve the issue(s). People who attempt such “geographical cures” eventually realize … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged awareness, gratitude, imagination, pictures, postaday2011, smile, surprise | 8 Comments

Precious gifts

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Stef

When on vacation, I adhere to the same general routines that I employ in my ‘regular’ daily life. I wake at the same early hour, complete morning yoga and meditation, continue to eat healthfully, engage in daily physical exercise, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, gratitude, holiday, love, postaday2011, smile, thoughtful | 7 Comments

Eavesdropping…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Stef

…is defined as “listening secretly to a private conversation.” So if a conversation occurs at a normal volume in a public place (or, alternatively, as an announcement over a loudspeaker), it’s not really eavesdropping, is it? 😉 Today during a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged airport, communication, conversation, pause, postaday2011, smile, strangers | 4 Comments

A napkin’s tale

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday while getting a lovely morning beverage, I saw that the coffee shop I frequent had replaced their standard napkins with holiday-themed wipes. Upon closer review, I discovered that these new napkins were not only seasonal, but interactive! How fun! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clever, coffee, fun, language, pictures, postaday2011, silly, smile, surprise | 4 Comments

Supple Santa

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday at work one of my sweetie’s colleagues celebrated a milestone anniversary with the company. To help establish a festive mood, his manager brought in cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. In addition to being delicious, these cupcakes were decked with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged awesome, celebration, irony, laugh, my sweetie, pictures, postaday2011, smile, work, yoga | 6 Comments

#26: Attend/observe Participate in a Pecha Kucha event

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Stef

Throughout my 14-year career in the business world, I’ve had the remarkable good fortune to participate in a variety of amazing experiences, and to work alongside (and for) genuinely exceptional people. I’ve mentioned several of my fantastic colleagues in various … Continue reading →

Posted in 101 in 1001, day zero project | Tagged 101 in 1001, accomplishment, colleagues, communication, day zero project, experience, friends, manifesting, my sweetie, postaday2011, smile, work | 14 Comments

Skillful, sprightly scenes

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Stef

Last week my work team pulled off a surprise baby shower for my manager. During the party, one of my colleagues mentioned an activity she did with her new baby when she was on maternity leave last year: creating scenes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged awesome, baby, clever, colleagues, friends, pictures, postaday2011, smile | 16 Comments

Minty memories

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stef

This morning I arrived at work to find a holiday card from one of my peers/friends on my desk. My work friend had placed a candy cane on top of the card – and when I saw the red-and-white striped … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, friends, memories, postaday2011, smile, surprise, work | 12 Comments