Fuck Everything & Become a Pirate

This picture is how I feel about life in general right now.

FUCK EVERYTHING AND BECOME A PIRATE.

That was on the back of a menu at a fabulous bar/restaurant in Bondi in Australia and I for the life of me cannot remember the name of the bar/restaurant but I also took the other photo below there too because 1) the served Sailor Jerry Rum 2) who doesn’t like tequila when they’re getting their festive on and 3) it says Merry Fuckin Christmas.

The only way that message would have been topped was if it had said: Merry Fuckin Christmas Y’all. Continue reading Fuck Everything & Become a Pirate

Shelia TaylorOctober 12, 2014Leave a comment

Music for the Soul

Songs of My Life: September 2014

September kicked off my 8 month lock down. Debt being paid off. Money being saved. All in 8 months. Final destination: ACHIEVING DREAM. So naturally the Universe gifted me songs that kept me focused on my 8 month target. Gave me songs that inspired me to keep pursuing my dream. Gave me songs that motivated me. Gave me songs that lifted me. Gave me songs … Continue reading Songs of My Life: September 2014

Shelia TaylorSeptember 30, 2014Leave a comment

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I Know Where the Sidewalk Begins

If eternity is measured by memories treasured in the hearts of loved cities and friends…Then Shel surely knows that he lives as he goes to the The Place Where The Sidewalk Ends. – Sullins Stuart This piece of concrete etched with those words lays outside of one of my favorite churches: St Paul’s Episcopal Church. I’ve never been in the church. I just stand outside … Continue reading I Know Where the Sidewalk Begins

Shelia TaylorAugust 31, 2014Leave a comment

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Trying to Reason with the Hurricane Season

There’s always something we’re trying to reason with: family, friends, lovers, kids, pets, coworkers, etc. Those are all the outward things we try to reason with. What about the inward things. Thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. What about that battle one faces every day with the image staring back at them in the mirror. How do you reason with yourself? Lately, I’ve been in a mood. … Continue reading Trying to Reason with the Hurricane Season

Shelia TaylorAugust 8, 2014Leave a comment

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Choosing to Make a Difference

All I have ever wanted to do in life is make a difference in someone’s (anyone’s) life, but I never stopped for a moment to think about the difference I was making in my own life. I, over indulged myself a few weekend ago. In alcohol, in food, in slothness. Normally, I would beat myself up over it, but I just asked myself this: WHY … Continue reading Choosing to Make a Difference

Shelia TaylorJuly 5, 2013Leave a comment

Life

Just Me

10 weeks ago, if you had said to me that I would be looking at a calendar filled with 10 weeks of stars for working out and that I would have been doing 10 weeks of cardio, 4-5 days and sometimes even 6 days a week, I would have laughed hysterically in your face. Seriously. LAUGHED. IN. YOUR. FACE. On Twitter, I follow, Amelia Burton, and … Continue reading Just Me

Shelia TaylorSeptember 11, 2012Leave a comment

Life

Beast Mode

I am on my 6th week consecutive week of working out via walking/jogging/running. When I started this 6 weeks ago, I didn’t think I would stick with it. I have a real bad habit of doing a workout regimen a week or two and then letting my life throw a giant monkey wrench in it. BUT here I am, week six in full swing…and I … Continue reading Beast Mode

Shelia TaylorAugust 13, 2012Leave a comment

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Update on 3 Week Challenge: No Sweets, No Alcohol

2 weeks almost down. I have sat at a fantastic restaurant and turned down their to die for dessert trio of mini chocolate cake, key lime pie, and cheesecake. I have turned down fantastic glasses of wine and beer. I have stood strong in the face of sweets and alcohol. I have one week to go. Proof that giving up the unhealthy, though tough in … Continue reading Update on 3 Week Challenge: No Sweets, No Alcohol

Shelia TaylorAugust 2, 2012Leave a comment

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Targets to Aim For

On Monday, I said I would do the no sweets for 3 weeks with my friend, Andrew. I added alcohol as a bonus for myself. On Tuesday, I said I would drop one pound for every pound my weight lifting friend, Matt, gained. He had 8 to go on his target of 200, but would like to be be at 230. Either way, 8lbs to … Continue reading Targets to Aim For

Shelia TaylorJuly 25, 2012Leave a comment

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3 Week Challenge: No Sweets, No Alcohol

So, I’m giving up sweets and alcohol for three weeks. I know, roll your eyes, say yeah right, whatever, and so on. This is how this got started: I understand where he’s coming from. I’ve went from inactive pseudo slob to working out 5 times a day for the last two weeks. Where this sudden motivation came from, who knows and I don’t care because … Continue reading 3 Week Challenge: No Sweets, No Alcohol

Shelia TaylorJuly 23, 2012Leave a comment