Monthly Archives: May 2009

Shalom, Did You Dump Me?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

Why were we hanging out. I don’t know. Just something travellers do. We had fun though. We talked about Obama, Hilary, Peace in the Middle East, surfing, learning arabic and Chevy Suburbans (she didn’t know what one was).

We took the guided tour. It was ok. I was excited to see just HOW MUCH TRAVERTINE was used in constructing the Colosseum. Continue reading →

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Shalom Naysayer

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

The financial security is safe, but running your own show is full of fear, adrenaline and wonder.”

“Well to some people those are not accomplishments, and accomplishments are starting a foundation that helps others.”

I smiled when I said this, “True but most people have not and will not accomplish the things that I have nor at the level that I have. What is important is that they accomplish something, whatever their bliss is, rather than sitting on the side lines accomplishing nothing and criticizing me.”

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What’s Holdng You Back?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by

A reader and friend, Julie Wu sent this in.

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt”

– William Shakespeare Continue reading →

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I love research..in Tunisia

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

Part of my book writing involves travel and research. I am researching volcanic spa therapies in Soutern Italy and hammams in North Africa. Hammam, means hot spring or spa in Arabic. This hammam, Zriba is about 45 miles from Tunis (where they filmed the original Star Wars). Continue reading →

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Tell ME Stories

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

Whatever point you came in at, from choosing the name and praying, a legal collegue, a customer, vendor, representative, friend, foe — tell me what you saw, what you remember. The process and details is important to me..and not just the process in my head.

I want these anecdotes to be a part of the story about how I changed careers. Continue reading →

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Career Change Continuum

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

In doing this I realize that I am adding “author” to my resume. I like the french, auteur better…does this make me sound like Frasier. I’ve written for the Travertine Spa blog, magazines and other outlets. I even consult on writing. But this is the first endeavor…and I’m excited about it.

I don’t think that you have to have just one career. I think as we grow and change our interests do as well. For me I see this book as a natural step on the continuum of Terry. Continue reading →

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We WON Kreativ Blogger Award

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

Sunday, May 17, 2009 From Dont-be-a-slut.blogspot.com (the author who helped write some of the copy for Travertine Spa) Shout-Outs, Awards and Kudos – Thanks! Over the last few weeks, I’ve been honored with awards and kudos from a few bloggers. … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Doubt

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

But I didn’t say it in a defeated way. But in a strong empowering way. I believe in me.

So many people want to write a book, wish they could, don’t think they can..or don’t even try.

“I’m trying.”

And if no one reads it except my Aunt Sydney, I’m, fine with that! Continue reading →

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Vado

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

Vado a Salina ed a Pantelleria di scrivere un libro ed imparare l’itailan

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