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Note: I’m not approaching this post as an expert passing judgment on the actions and behaviors of others, but rather as a student – sharing my observations and attempting to learn from my own mistakes.

Small Minds

“Small minds talk about people, average minds talk about events, great minds talk about ideas.”

I’m in Vegas for my parent’s Wedding.  It’s the first time I’ve been around my extended family in a while.  By choice.  Don’t get me wrong, I love my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Brothers and Sisters on a one-on-one basis – but taken as a whole they can be a bit much.

This is a post about Gossip and the dangers of living your life for the approval of others.

The problem with writing a post about Gossip – is that it’s pretty hard to do without sounding like a hypocrite.  So let me be very clear.  I am not innocent of this sin.  I have gossiped in the past.  And yes, I have even gossiped about my family with other members of my family.  But this is a habit that no longer sits well with me.  And so I’m making a public declaration here and now.  I am going to break my Gossip Habit once and for all.  I invite you to join me.

The Brian Solis Method

My friend Brian Solis is one of the most awesome human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.  He’s brilliant, innovative, passionate and unflinchingly loyal.  Brian cares about people. That’s the business he’s in.  But it’s also a core part of his character.  If you were to ask Brian what he thinks about someone that he dislikes – Brian would never talk about that person unless they were there to defend themselves.  He might however say – “I won’t tell you what I think about John Doe, but I will tell you what I think about people like him.”

So here’s what I think about people when they Gossip (myself include).

No One Likes A Debbie Downer

There is nothing more negative or unattractive than a person who gossips.  Even their body language (arms crossed against their chests, facial expressions of disgust or disdain, hands-on-hips eye rolling) is extremely unattractive.  I don’t know about you – but I like to surround myself with people who love life.  Who have something they are passionate about.  It seems to me, that passionate people have less time for gossiping because they are spending so much time trying to actually do GOOD in the world.  Passionate people are interested in Ideas.  They are interested in learning and growing and doing.  So leave the Debbie Downers to their pity parties and petty jealousies – and surround yourself with people who let Passion Be Their Power.

People like Brian Solis, who this year alone has published one of the best Business Books I’ve ever read, and spoken to audiences all over the world about the power of nurturing REAL relationships in business.  People like Deanna Zandt who convinced an entire community of people to help her finance her dream of writing a book (and the books great – go pick up a copy in support of Deanna today).  People like my partner Sloane Berrent who helped organize the Gulf Coast Benefit – where over 30 concerts (and over 80 meetups) around the world raised money and support for the people, wildlife and environment impacted by the Gulf Oil Spill.

Perception IS Reality

Anyone who’s ever heard my story knows that I lucked into my current “success”.  I’ve spent a good portion of my career standing in the right place at the right time.  I know better than almost anyone that what people believe to be the truth – often becomes the truth.  But this is a double-edged sword.  How you talk about yourself and others, the things you say, the things you choose to share – matter.

The Truth About EGO

I’ve been in this industry a long time.  I know a lot of secrets.  I could share those secrets for a momentary ego boost – to be the center of attention.  Or, I could choose to keep my mouth shut and protect those who were willing to trust me with their true selves.  We’ve all been to parties or gatherings and heard someone telling a story about another person in our wider circle of friends (maybe we were even the ones doing the telling?).  The juicier and more revealing the story, the closer we lean in – the more attention we give to the storyteller.  And they are just that – A Storyteller.

And Second-hand Stories are a lot like Icebergs.  You’re only seeing the tip, you don’t really know what lies beneath.

In the long run, talking bad about others only serves to make the person doing the talking look jealous, petty, disrespectful, and unattractive.  Trust me, momentarily being the center of attention just isn’t worth it.

Elephants Can Remember

They say that elephants never forget anything they see or feel.  In this respect, they are a lot like humans.  They remember and mourn the loss of loved ones who have died, they remember people who were kind to them, and yes – they never forget a person who harmed them.

People have memories just as strong as Elephants.  And believe me, if you’ve gossiped or spoken negatively about a person, they will remember.

Our success in life is often times directly proportional to our network of trusted peers.  The wider our network, the wider our reach.  But the world is much smaller than most people think.  And it’s much easier to say the wrong thing about the wrong person, and risk our future and reputation in a specific industry than we might think.  Sure, you’re human and you might make a mistake.  But gossiping is such an easy habit to cut out of your life – and the benefits so tremendous – that it seems like a no-brainer to me.

In Place of Gossiping You Could:

For some of you, gossiping is probably a way of life.  And so you’re going to need something to do with all your free time once you’ve given it up for good.  Here’s a quick list of things to talk about instead:

• Gratitude.  Talk about what you’re grateful for.  Not only will you avoid gossiping, but you’ll increase your attraction while increasing your happiness.  Works Every Time.  Promise.
• Ideas Your Passionate About.  I had the honor and privilege of talking to one of the Co-Founders of Roozt.com the other night, Brent Freeman.  Brent is so passionate about what he does – that his energy is literally CONTAGIOUS.  And believe me, this is the kind of passion you want to catch!
• People You Admire.  This is the very opposite of Gossip.  This is your chance to use your words to lift someone up, instead of pulling them down.  Who’s one of your personal heroes?  Who do you know that is doing something amazing in the world – and not getting the recognition they deserve?  And remember they don’t have to be Changing the World to be making an IMPACT.
• Places You’ve Been/Would Like To Go.  Travel.  Adventure.  World Cultures.  There is nothing more captivating.  But remember – this isn’t an opportunity to complain about how long your plane sat on the runway.  Keep your words positive.  Remember – no one likes to be around a complainer.
• Projects You’re Involved In.  I have lists of projects that I’m currently working on.  Some are interesting, some aren’t  – but the truth is – talking about any one of them is always better than gossiping about people.

The No-Gossip Vow ¹

I, (SIGN YOUR NAME BELOW) , do hereby pledge to add more meaning and value to the world and those around me by gossiping less.  I will lead by example, using my words for good.  I will not criticize, condemn, or complain, but instead I will admire, encourage, and give praise at every possible opportunity.  I will remember that words are powerful, and I will choose mine carefully.  I will not tolerate others who gossip in my presence.  I will become a champion of fairness, transparency, and understanding.  I will stand up for those who are not able to stand up for themselves, and I will remember that at the end of the day – we are all human and fallible.  Therefore, I will be quick to forgive, I will not hold grudges, and I will honor the Golden Rule in everything I do.

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Yesterday, at around a quarter past 4, Sloane told me it was time for me to stop working.  She said, “It’s a beautiful day, and we’re missing it.  Let’s go out for a walk”.  And so we did.

We decided to walk to Downtown Ballard and checkout the Seafood Festival.  And it was important to leave a bit early, because according to Sloane, “We need to leave time for an adventure”.  Isn’t it interesting how rarely we carve the space for adventure in our everyday lives?

And we did have an adventure.  We even ran into an old friend thanks to the power of technology.  And I can’t help but think how much better off the world would be, if we all remembered to always leave room for adventure.

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I’m in Seattle with fellow Party Crasher Sloane Berrent for the start of what is sure to be an incredible Summer Adventure.  For the next month we’ll be visiting 5 cities asking people “What Mobile App would CHANGE YOUR LIFE?” on behalf of our Too-Awesome-For-Words client/sponsor Windows Phone 7.

We’re also planning to make a stopover in LA to see some friends, hit the beach, and work on our next big project together.

I’ll be posting daily updates here and over on The Party Crashers site, but we’d love you to Follow Our Adventure on Twitter, Fan Us on Facebook, and please if you’re in Seattle, San Francisco, DC, NYC, of Chicago come to a Mashable Event and say hi (we’d love to get an interview with you!).

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Yesterday was our Nation’s Day of Independence.  I hope you watched fireworks, ate BBQ, and celebrated with your families and loved ones.  I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of Freedom, and how Freedom is as much a mental as a physical state.

Freedom can mean so many things.  There is Freedom of Choice, Financial Freedom, Freedom of Expression, Spiritual Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Political Freedom, Freedom of the Press, Natural Freedom, Freedom from Suffering, Rational Freedom and of course Physical Freedom.

The Path to Freedom

Jean Jacques Rousseau said:

“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” – The Social Contract

In some respects I couldn’t agree more.  But sadly, I think we often craft the chains ourselves.  I think we highly underestimate the importance of Freedom.  I think we give it up too easily.  And we give it up for all the wrong reasons.

Have you ever been really angry at someone?  And out of that anger, have you refused to offer forgiveness?  Well as it turns out, if your heart is full of anger, disappointment, hatred or resentment – YOU ARE NOT FREE.  You are a slave to your Fears.  I know because I’m angry right now, and that anger is consuming me.

What “I’m Angry With You” really means

When you tell someone you’re angry with them, you are not accusing them of “making you angry”.   We can never blame a person for how we choose to feel (notice that the word “choose” by default, implies Freedom).  But I also think it’s wrong to deny feelings of anger.  So for me, it’s kinda like a Catch-22.  I want to express that I’m Angry, but I don’t want to imply Blame.  And that’s a perilous line.

[redacted] <– This was the part that a dear friend very wisely (by showing me, rather than telling me) helped me come to terms with my feelings, rise above them, and recognize the lesson I needed to learn.  When someone leads by example you can’t help but be inspired.

So what was that lesson?

Forgiveness + Gratitude = FREEDOM.  But not in a pious or sanctimonious vain.  First I had to forgive myself.  I had to confront that little girl inside of me, and tell her that it’s okay to come out now.  And then I had to offer forgiveness to another person – for being human.  But beyond forgiveness, I must also offer Gratitude.  I am grateful for this lesson.  I am grateful for the opportunity to question my own actions and beliefs.  I am grateful to be able to share this here.

Life is too good and too wonderful and too GLORIOUS to waste enslaved by our Fears.  And the prospect of what’s next, is too good to be clouded by the past.  Let It Go.

My friend Rami offered this amazing sentiment:

Happy celebration of Freedom. Today I honor the founders of our country, the soldiers, and the people. I give praise to the great spirit. I send love to the Mother Earth. I open my heart to love and honesty – rejoicing in my deepest and greatest freedom which is the freedom of my spirit to be one with all and to be in love with life in gratitude forever more.

“The Freedom of my spirit to be one with all and to be in love with life in gratitude forever more.” This is the essence of a life well-lived.  The Freedom to know that we are all one, the Freedom to Love without bounds, and the Wisdom to be Grateful for the opportunity.

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My mother Dee teaches Culinary Arts, and my step-father Bob comes from a long line of Great Cooks.  Between the two of them, they are more creative in the kitchen than Martha Stewart & Dan Barber combined.

Growing up in my home was like being on a constant and never-ending food safari.  One night we’d cook oriental delights around the gold-plated Hibachi in the formal dining room, another my parents would make homemade Tabbouleh with Baba Ganoush and Falafel, or Grilled Tandoori Chicken with Saag Paneer.  Last time I went home they made Salmon Burgers with a Jalapeno Chipotle Mayo, using Jicama for the buns.  Once in a blue moon, my step-dad Bob also makes a dish he calls DAB.  He’ll clean out all the leftovers in the fridge, adding them to a bowl with various spices and condiments.  The result is always something that looks frightening but tastes delicious.  In case you’re wondering, DAB is BAD spelled backwards.

Until recently, I believed that they were members of some Secret Society of Impromptu Chefs.  I’ve rarely seen either one of them use a recipe.  To me, “Being A Great Impromptu Cook” was as much a black box as “Being Able to Play Piano by Ear” or “Being a Fiction Writer” or yes even “Being an Artist”.  It was a talent reserved and relegated to a select group of people born with the natural ability to understand which ingredients would go best together, and how to combine foods to create delightful and delectable culinary masterpieces.

But then I met Carey Gravelle – the owner of Great Oaks Manor Bed & Breakfast in Richmond, Tx.  Carey is a Pastry Chef and Baker (she even owned a famous bakery in Portland at one time).  Carey is a lot like my parents, she hardly ever uses a recipe, preferring instead to experiment with whatever ingredients happen to be on hand.  But, unlike my parents she doesn’t affect the same level of confidence.  She’ll openly admit that some queer combination may or may not work.  And that’s when I finally got it.  That’s when a light went off in my head.  Cooking really is an Experiment.

Growing up – everything my parents cooked was excellent.  I never had a meal that wasn’t amazing.  So I asked my mother about that, and she told me that they messed up lots of dinners.  We just didn’t eat them.  They would make something else instead, or do emergency damage control.  But because I never saw them mess up a meal, I always assumed that I had not inherited the “cooking gene” (the same was true with Gardening…but I’ll leave that for another day).

Cooking as an Experiment was something I could understand.  I practically invented the concept of Life Experimentation (okay so AJ Jacobs invented it, but I plan to popularize it).  This was just one more medium in which to practice my art.

I’ve spent the last few decades of my life feeling inadequate about my cooking abilities.  The truth is, the mere thought of cooking would often fill me with fear and dread.  But with this one small change in perspective, this tiny paradigm shift, I’ve been able to begin to explore cooking from a place of experimentation and play.  And through confronting my fears, I’ve found a new path to fearlessness.

Which makes sense on lots of levels.  According to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche “it is impossible to know fearlessness without knowing fear”.

For me the fear of cooking was composed of 2 distinct fears.

1. The Fear that I didn’t know enough.
2. The Fear that I wouldn’t be good enough.

And it turns out that these fears are universal, and apply to far more than just cooking.  But it was through embracing my lack of knowledge and overcoming my feelings of inadequacy that I was finally able to experiment with food.  And what I’ve found is that I’m not a terrible cook.  In fact, I’ve got real potential.

“Whatever it is that frightens you has frightened someone before you.  Fear is universal. It touches everyone – but it clearly doesn’t stop everyone.” ~Arianna Huffington

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I never really knew what it was I really wanted from life.  And now that I do, serendipity abounds.

In my relationships, I find myself meeting and getting to know the exact type of people I need and want in my life right now.  In my career, new avenues and new opportunities are presenting themselves.  I’m healthier and happier than I’ve ever been – and it shows.

I had the extreme pleasure of talking to a person who inspires me today.  He sees life the way I do.  As a Beautiful Adventure.  He reminded me of so many things that I love about myself and about my life.  I almost didn’t want to hang up the phone.

He just got back from producing a movie in Peru.  I not only heard the passion in his voice – but the deep conviction in his heart when he talked about the amazing series of coincidences that led him to where he is now.  I think he and I belong to a rare breed of people who experience life openly and honestly – we feel it in our bones – we are overcome by the genuineness of it all.    We live authentically.

I need more people like him in my life, and I’m grateful that he reminded me of that.  Thanks RRF for being you.

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So after a long hiatus from this blog, I came back today and read several of my past posts, and what I found is that I am (maybe for the first time in my life) exactly who I say I am online.  I am comfortable with uncertainty.  I accept who I am.    I don’t fear rejection.  I believe in Love.  I still want the perfect relationship for me.  I seek first to understand, and then to be understood.  I’m never more beautiful then when I’m Happy.  I’ll get through the Fear.  I think heartbreak comes when we least expect it.  It is still solved by walking.

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You know I never really think anymore?  Well…not without constant interruptions anyway.  And that’s why I’m joining my friend Katherine Center and taking a full month off from my online life.  Yeah.  That’s right.  No Tweeting.  No Blogging.  No Facebooking.  No IM-ing.  Okay…Email is still necessary…but as for the rest of it…I think I need a break.  If you need me, I’ll be laying out in the hammock under the trees reading a book.

Oh – right.  And actually working for a change.

If you’re looking for a great post to read in my absence – try this one on for size – nearly 100 retweets!!!  What Dating Has In Common with the #LeanStartup

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The other night I had the unexpected pleasure of sitting in on a #LeanStartup Presentation by Eric Ries at TechStars Boulder.  As he was talking, I couldn’t help but compare everything he was saying about Startups, to my current dating life.  So let’s examine this in more detail.

Stop Wasting People’s Time

This is the first rule of the LeanStartup, and if you’re out in the dating game this should be your #1 rule of thumb.  Life is short, don’t spend time dating people you’re not really into, just so you don’t have to sit home alone on a Friday night.  I’ve been guilty of this (more than once), and in the end you only end up creating false hope and setting up false expectations.  No one likes having their time wasted.  It’s better to be open and honest.  Yes, sometimes you might hurt the other person’s feelings, but it’s better to tear off the band-aid with one quick tug, then to painfully and slowly peel it away.

They say that “Software is imagination made tangible” in that same light, “Relationships are dreams made practical“.  But just like with building software, the question should not be “Can it be Built?” but instead, “Should it be built?”.  Should we build a relationship together?  Any two people off the streets could meet tomorrow and decide to have a relationship, and if they are both committed to it working, it will.

90% of Startups Fail

Turns out that the odds might be slightly better in dating, but not much.  That’s why dating is a numbers game.  The more people you date, the better chance you have of falling into the 10% that make it out alive.  So get out there and date, date, date.  Take risks, try new ways of meeting people, but above all – keep at it.  The 10% of Startups that make it, are the ones who get up after each failure and try again.

Entrepreneurship = Awesome

According to Ries, it’s the “Best Time in the World to be an Entrepreneur” – and it’s also the best time in the world to be dating.  There are more ways to meet people online and off than ever before.  And online dating sites like Thread, OKCupid, and Chemistry.com have revolutionized the way we meet, interact, and communicate with potential partners.  A lot of these sites like OKCupid and Plenty of Fish are even 100% FREE.

If you’re a little more old-fashioned like me, you might also consider hiring a Matchmaker.  I highly recommend Nina Friedman (Yenta Girl).

Entrepreneurs Want To…

Turns out that most Entrepreneurs want to do 3 things:

1. Change The World
2. Build An Organization of Lasting Value
3. Make Customer’s Lives Better

Hmmm…that’s exactly what I’m looking for in a relationship.  I want a partner who’s going to Change My World (hopefully Rock It too), who wants to build a valuable Lasting Relationship with me, and someone who makes my life better.  And I bet you’re looking for the same thing too, right?

What’s A Startup?

Startups try to create something new under conditions of Extreme Uncertainty.  Startups are an Experiment.  If that doesn’t describe dating, I don’t know what does?  At the beginning of a new relationship, all there is is uncertainty.  Does he like me?  Do I like him?  Are we a good fit?  Will this work?  Should I call?  Will he call?  What if she never calls?  Lots of unanswered questions.  Lots of worry that we might say or do the wrong thing and kill the relationship before it’s even begun.  But if we think like Entrepreneurs, then we’ll quickly realize that the key to a great dating life is to become comfortable with uncertainty.  To not only accept it, but to embrace it.  To remain open, and most of all flexible.  Trust me when I say things won’t always go according to plan – and that’s why it’s important to learn how to Pivot .

Successful Startups Have Mastered The Pivot

I have GeekADD so I might be a little too good at The Pivot.  Anytime I see a shiny object, I drop whatever I’m doing and start chasing after something new.  “Look – A Squirrel”.  But doing The Pivot effectively is less about chasing shiny new objects, and more about understanding what’s working and what’s not and making small (and sometimes large) adjustments to your current plan.  Just like a pilot flying to Hawaii has to make small adjustments to his course to meet his destination, Startups have to periodically re-evaluate their current plan and make course corrections as necessary.  In some cases, this means completely abandoning a current idea and trying something radically different.

The same is true in dating.  We can’t hold on too tight to any one person or any one projected future.  We can’t put all our eggs in one basket and just hope it works out for the best.  If we want to be successful, if we want that IPO, we’ve got to be willing to change directions while at the same time remaining grounded in what we’ve already learned.

Speed Wins

And it’s not enough to just learn how to Pivot.  We’ve got to learn how to decrease our time between pivots.  If you hang on to a losing idea for too long because you’ve become attached – there is no question that you’ll fail.  You’ve got to let go and move on quickly.  Don’t stay in bed crying over what might have been, take what you’ve learned and get out there and try again.  The quicker you move on – the better your odds of success.

The Gartner Hype Cycle

Finally let’s take a look at the Gartner Hype Cycle.  If we compare this to relationships, we can see that dating starts with an “Attraction Trigger” (Technology Trigger).  In the beginning everything is champagne and roses.  We tend to idealize our potential partners, putting them up on a pedestal, and creating expectations that they will never be able to live up to (Peak of Inflated Expectations).  As time goes on, we begin to realize that our potential partners might not be perfect afterall, and this sends us into a slump (otherwise known as The Trough of Disillusionment).  Many relationships never recover from this failure to meet unrealistic expectations and end here.  Couples that do make it through this slump are the ones who remain flexible and open to new ways of seeing their partner and their relationship (Slope of Enlightenment).  And over time, these same couples find themselves in a steady, safe, and secure relationship (Plateau of Productivity).

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Hiking up to Mt. Sanitas today I learned the meaning of the Latin phrase, Solvitur Ambulando (it is solved by walking).  You see, I’ve been facing a dilemma the last couple of days – the kind of dilemma where you feel powerless and at a complete and total loss.

And by the end of the Hike, somehow I’d regained my POWER.  Of course that might have just been a by-product of extreme exhaustion and dehydration.  Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche had a favorite phrase that he liked to use when people seemed to be reacting to life (whether they were reacting with extreme enthusiasm or extreme distress), he would touch them and say, “No Big Deal”.  And he was right.  We put too much importance on things that in the end turn out to be “No Big Deal”.

I have no control over the beliefs, feelings, or actions of anyone but myself.  People are going to do what is best for them at any given moment.  We may not like it, but we must accept it.  And in turn, we must do what is best for ourselves.  As it turns out, what’s best for you is the same thing that’s best for me, that’s best for everyone really.  Perhaps Ayn Rand summed it up most fully when she said: “…your life belongs to you, and the good is to live it.”

My friend Liz Strauss says that “You can’t change the direction of the River.  You can only stand in the stream and observe the flow.” Today, I did just that.  I was completely present in that moment.  I practiced a level of mindfulness that I’ve never experienced.  It was a good thing.

Two phrases kept coming up for me again and again during my hike.  The first comes from a poem by Kobi Yamata called SHE (full poem included at the end of this post).  “She decided to start living the life she’d imagined.  Celebrate her FREEDOM.” The other is part of a quote from Marianne Williamson, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” And we are.  You are.  I am.

She must be something special. She is. Celebrate her.
She loved life and it loved her back. Celebrate her passion.
She listened to her heart above all other voices. Celebrate her wisdom.
She pursued big dreams instead of small realities. Celebrate her priorities.
She saw every ending as a new beginning. Celebrate her resiliency.
She discovered her real measurements had nothing to do with numbers or statistics. Celebrate her self-esteem.
She was kind, loving and patient…with herself. Celebrate her tenderness.
She woke up one day and threw away all her excuses. Celebrate her accountability.
She realized that she was missing a great deal by being sensible. Celebrate her spirit.
She turned her can’ts into cans, and her dreams into plans. Celebrate her goals.
She ignored people who said it couldn’t be done. Celebrate her independence.
She had a way of turning obstacles into opportunities. Celebrate her magic.
She went out on a limb, had it break off behind her, and discovered she could fly. Celebrate her faith.
She discovered she was the one she’d been waiting for. Celebrate her self-reliance.
She added so much beauty to being human. Celebrate her presence.
She walked in when everyone else walked out. Celebrate her friendship.
She just has this way of brightening the day. Celebrate her radiance.
She made the whole world feel like home. Celebrate her warmth.
She decided to enjoy more and endure less. Celebrate her choices.
She decided to start living the life she’d imagined. Celebrate her freedom.
She colored her thoughts with only the brightest hues. Celebrate her optimism.
She was an artist and her life was her canvas. Celebrate her brilliance.
She ran ahead where there were no paths. Celebrate her bravery.
She crossed borders recklessly, refusing to recognize limits, saying Bonjour and Buon Giorno as though she owned both France and Italy and the day itself. Celebrate her joie de vivre.
She held her head high and looked the world straight in the eye. Celebrate her strength.
She not only saw a light at the end of the tunnel she became that light for others. Celebrate her compassion.
She designed a life she loved. Celebrate her joy.
She took the leap and built her wings on the way down. Celebrate her daring.
She said bye-bye to unhealthy relationships. Celebrate her happiness.
She remained true to herself. Celebrate her authenticity.
She made the world a better place. Celebrate her.

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