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I Love to Clean the Bathroom

Bathroom

I have a confession to make…I love to clean. This is part genetic predisposition (received from my mom I think, who I always remember keeping a clean house) and part learned (from my days as manager of our community’s swimming pool concession stand. … [Continue reading]

When Should I Consult a Tax Professional?

Tax code book

The following is a guest post by Kim, otherwise known as Mrs. Luke1428. She is an accountant at a CPA firm in Georgia and will earn her CPA license in the summer of 2013. The following is not tax or legal advice. If you have questions about your own … [Continue reading]

Shout Out Saturday (3/23/13)

It has been a week of recovery for me as I have allowed my leg muscles to heal from the torrid (for me) pace I set at last Sunday's half-marathon. It's also been a week of reflection. It has been two years this coming week that I first laced up the … [Continue reading]

Winning is More Valuable Than Losing

Michael Jordan

Let’s face it…losing sucks! In the moments right after a defeat, there are no positive feelings. Dejection, pain, frustration, anger, confusion - these are the immediate emotions of losers. Winners experience something quite different. Their … [Continue reading]

When Was the Last Time You WOWED Yourself?

2013 Half-marathon medal

Can you remember the last time when you completely exceeded any and all of the expectations you had hoped for? Remember how it sort of left you breathless in disbelief? I had one of those days this past Sunday and boy, did it feel good. As those of … [Continue reading]

Considerations When Starting a Business

Business

Thinking of starting a new business? Congratulations and thank you from the rest of America! Small businesses are what keep our country running. I thought I’d post a few things to think about if you are starting a new business. Of course, this isn’t … [Continue reading]

Shout Out Saturday (3/16/13)

Tomorrow is the big day - 3/17/13. It's the date I've had circled on my calendar since I started training in December. At 7:00 AM the gun will sound and I'll run in the Georgia Publix Half-Marathon in downtown Atlanta. My goals for the year included … [Continue reading]