From the category archives:

Happiness

On Strength

by Erica

Photo by stephendl
The other night Mr. S asked me what it would look and feel like to be in the perfect relationship? And the truth is, his question caught me off guard. After everything I’ve gone through over this past year, I’m very resistant to the idea of “being in a relationship”. And that resistance [...]

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ReinventingErica.com – Day 10 of 90

by Erica

Photo by schani
Orange is the New Pink
I’ve been editing and uploading photos all day for a new post I’m working on over at Twilight & Tea, when it occured to me that the Color Orange keeps popping up in my life. Of course – the name of my company is Peanut Butter Media – so [...]

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I Have A Lot To Say These Days

by Erica

Photo by Franco Folini
You may have noticed that I blog a lot more frequently around these parts. And I also hope you’ve noticed that my writing is improving. If not, just nod, smile and pretend that you agree. Humor me, okay?
Today Cory Levy (Teenage Upstart and Former NutshellMail Intern) contacted me about the Houston Edition [...]

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ReinventingErica.com – Day 5 of 90

by Erica

Photo by Hey Paul
Yesterday was a disaster. And yet, it was still better than the last 10 years of my life. Go figure.
Here’s what I learned:
Sometimes everything will go wrong, and you’ll be helpless to stop it.
Having a Team to count on makes life easier.
Communication is the key to mitigating potential problems resulting from said [...]

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3 Keys To Happiness from Epicurus

by Erica

Photo by niznoz
There is nothing to fear from the gods. There is nothing to fear from death. Pain can be endured. Happiness can be attained.
– Epicurus
Anyone who has talked to me lately, knows that I’m OBSESSED with Happiness. What is it? What does it look like, taste like, feel like? [...]

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Why Do We Do What We Do?

by Erica

Photo by hyperbolation
At yesterday’s Houston Social Media Breakfast I said that “It’s impossible to be Inauthentic when you’re following your Passion.” I believe that. Everything changes when there is a Fire in your Belly.
Sfumato
I learned everything I know about “Belly Fires” from two very different people. When I was 15 I stumbled on Ayn Rand. [...]

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Back To Basics

by Erica

Photo by Narkelo
I’m having an identity crisis. I’m trying to reconcile who I am – with who I want to be. In my last post I talked about how I’m getting ready to leap ahead of what I think is going to be the “Next Big Trend”. Giving up your old life and identity is [...]

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