About Me
Hello, and welcome to my weblog!
I’m Karen, and as you can see from my entries, I have a lot of interests. I love learning new things, and there never seems to be an end to the long list of things to learn. So many passions, so little time…
This weblog is my way of sharing my variety of experiences and resources with you. All my postings are categorized so you can pick and choose what is most relevant to you.
I love making new friends, and I look forward to getting to know you, too. Contact me with any questions or comments. Share your biggest challenge, frustration or dream. Tell me what you’d like to see on my weblog.
You can also connect with me on Facebook and Twitter.
More About Me
* Mother of young son, a wife, and I’ve recently entered my 40s (which I’m loving, by the way). We happily reside in Lake County, IL – north of Chicago.
* I love working with women who want to turn their “someday” into today! Follow your dreams and enjoy your journey among friends. Read more of my articles, find out about Dreamstorming parties, and more at: www.LifeWithEverything.com.
* My business background includes training and development, public affairs and communications, project management, process design, marketing, computer programming, and internet sales.
* I love reading, writing, music, finding new ways to enjoy my passions, and helping others identify and enjoy theirs.
* I feel deep compassion for the welfare and education of women and children, globally. Member of the CARE.org Empowerment Circle and supporter of Compassion International.
Personal Mottos/Quotes
“Live Your Passions, Love Your Life.”
“Life is too short wishing you were someplace else.”
“When we reach the end of our lives, we should never have to say, ‘I wish I would have’.”
Favorite Quotes
- Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow, what a ride!” (Author unknown)
- Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi
- From Barbara Winter [paraphrased by me] about incorporating self-employment into life: Starting a business means finding others like you, finding playmates.
