8 Ways @jnswanson Influences Me

1. He writes.  And writes (he does this a lot).  Jon doesn’t know this but he’s the first person of faith I’ve felt comfortable talking to in a very long time.  It all started with What I Mean When I Say Pray. 2.  He also writes about ways you can hurt yourself.  Including getting angry, depressing yourself, increasing your stress, and ruining your day. 3.  Then he turns it all around to tell you how to keep your tank full,... Read More

Birthday Edition

On Sunday I woke up to my inbox overflowing with messages wishing me happy birthday, those wishes were also on Twitter all day keeping me company, via my Facebook wall, DM and IMs. (Way too many to list here as I wanted.)  It was an awesome social media birthday! Three of my favorite gifts came from Ed Roberts, PhillyMac, and Anji Bee as vocal birthday greetings.  Then, Anji recorded a very special Chillcast, #87 Chel Pixie Bday Edition! So thank... Read More

From 29 to 30

Differences from year to year are amazing when reflecting on yourself. Someone reminded me to look back and realize all the changes that have taken place for me in the last year and what they mean. I decided in the last few weeks that I wasn’t ready to be 30. I was perfectly happy being almost 30. Until I started looking at the changes that I can build upon. How I’ve changed… I’m stronger I’ve learned that I have... Read More