Golden Birthday!

"To remain hopeful, kind, curious, and inspired-this, is to triumph over age."

Many of you know that tomorrow is my birthday-I'll be turning 31 on December 31st, my Golden Birthday.  While I know that 31 isn't 21 (thank goodness!), I know that I am still very young.  God willing, I have many years ahead of me to see amazing sights, to love and help others, and to pursue my dreams.  Not everyone has that chance, so I feel blessed to be turning 31.  The average life expectancy in Haiti is 31-anytime I worry about not being a spring chicken anymore, I think about this and feel blessed to keep celebrating birthdays.  In honor of the countless people who never got to celebrate their 31st birthday, I am incredibly blessed and honored.  Make the most of every year, every day, and every minute.  Cheers!

Got sunscreen?

This isn't exactly a go green tip, but I think it's incredibly important.  We all know it's a pain to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun.  Trust me, it drives me crazy, but I wear it every day.  The next time you feel tempted not to wear sunscreen, remember this photo.

Pictured above are two identical twins, age 61.  The woman on the left wore sunscreen throughout her life.  Her sister did not.  Just some food for thought when you think about baking at the pool/beach all day or (it pains me to even have to say it) go to the tanning bed.