Motivational – grablifebytherains

By grablifebytherains August 4, 2017September 26, 2017

My Next Adventure!

58 days from now, my life is changing once again. And this time, in an EVEN BIGGER way! But let me back up a little. Last year, as most of … Continue reading My Next Adventure!

By grablifebytherains July 10, 2017

Never Give Up

I used to believe that my genes were bad. I came from a family of fat people. My knees were bad and my back and no matter how I worked … Continue reading Never Give Up

By grablifebytherains April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

In Front Of Me All Along

I grew up in an overweight family. My father, when he passed away last year at the age of 69, weighed over 400 lbs. With his back injuries and the … Continue reading In Front Of Me All Along

By grablifebytherains December 23, 2016

Inhale. Step, step. Exhale. Those two moments between the inhale and the exhale are like magic. I am breathing deeply the winter air but I am also inhaling the moment. … Continue reading Love of the Journey

By grablifebytherains July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

Thank You

Today I returned to work after a weeklong mourning period. The CEO, CSO, and my entire Broadly team never once pressured me and even encouraged me to take the time … Continue reading Thank You

By grablifebytherains June 17, 2016

Just Do It

Randomly I mentioned one of my business ideas to a friend. Their response: “Do it….only one holding you back is you.” And I thought—Holy Unicorns. He’s right. So, I am … Continue reading Just Do It

By grablifebytherains May 30, 2016May 30, 2016

9+ Years…comes to an End

In February 2007, with 3 dogs and a day-old marriage, I anxiously headed to the Bay Area. I have lived in Toledo, Ohio, or a burb of, all of my … Continue reading 9+ Years…comes to an End

By grablifebytherains January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

American Rage: Questioning Our Perceptions and Checking Our Ego

A FB friend the other day mentioned that, in his view, Republicans just laugh stuff off and Democrats get all angry about shit. American Rage:TheEsquire/NBC News Survey And then this … Continue reading American Rage: Questioning Our Perceptions and Checking Our Ego

By grablifebytherains January 2, 2016January 3, 2016

The Meaning of Life:Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Happy 2016! So many of us make New Years resolutions and despite all our best intentions, never seem to succeed at achieving them. Totally not news, right? I certainly know … Continue reading The Meaning of Life:Thriving, Not Just Surviving