Have you ever been dismissed, looked over, counted out, or not given the credit that you rightly deserved? You are not alone! The unfortunate part of being subjected to those things is that while you eventually get over that particular situation, you always remember that undesirable feeling and in future interactions your guard might be up.…
The holidays have surely been a fantastic time to get in touch and reconnect with friends. This past weekend, I had a fantastic time catching up with girlfriends in my home town of Detroit. During our girls time catch up, we always engage in a series of serious questions surrounding annual reflection and our outlook…
This weekend, I had the pleasure of reuniting with my best of friends. While I really enjoyed myself, I came to a very unpleasant reality. I mean, it really isn’t that unpleasant, but considering how most of us think that time spent with others requires a production with mapped out plans and details, it’s just…
Yesterday was quite the fantastic day. I spent hours with my older brother and sister. While many people have the luxury of spending hours on end with their siblings and sometimes being happy to have distance between them every now and then, that is not my story. My story is that yesterdays simple joy of…
93 is the exact amount of days that we have left until 2015. That beginning number of 365 sure did fly by fast, didn’t it? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Out of time? Rushed? Unorganized? Anxious? If you do, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. For Scarlet, 2014 has been an absolute flash. Things…
I spent a little time reflecting on pretty much everything this past weekend. While reflecting is certainly a healthy and necessary activity, it also opens the door for comparing, questioning and scrutinizing of you, your accomplishments and your current status. It’s natural to assess where you’re at, how much you’ve grown and how far you…
Have you had your eye on a new car, purse, piece of clothing or tool? We’ve had our eyes on all of these things and then more! But, what happens when you have your eye on something new, but you’re either not ready to purchase it, or for whatever reason you just can’t? Perhaps you…
If you do an online search for “international travel”, a whole slew of tips on making sure that your trip is a success will surface. In summary, they’ll include things like: – Remember your passport (you’ll need it to travel pretty much anywhere outside of your home country) – Know the critical words and phrases…
For some awkward reason, I seem to always be placed next to a mother and/or father and their infant baby when I travel or go out to eat. Considering that babies aren’t usually lining up for me to hold them and they usually cry when I even try to, I find this phenomenon pretty fascinating. The…
Perhaps I’m alone in this, but I absolutely love having house guests. Sharing what I’ve put together in my humble abode and spending time with people who have chosen to spend a few days with me is so awesome! But, what if you’re not a certified hostess and you want to (or are forced to)…
