Author Archive for: Kim
Entries by Kim
It’s Not “What”, But “Who”
A very wise man once told me, “Kim, it’s not ‘what’ you have in your life, but ‘who’ you have in your life that counts.” Did you know that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with? Think about those people. Who do you converse with on a regular […]
Black Bean, Corn, and Red Pepper Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups) 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups) 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 2 tablespoons minced shallots, from one medium shallot 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 […]
Why We Need Each Other: Mentors, Coaches, and Friends
Sometimes life is hard. Most of us do pretty well for the most part, but everyone has moments when they feel stuck, unsure and life seems out of focus. And even when life is not hard, it is still tricky to navigate through our relationships, finances, career choices and life purpose. Just because something was […]
New Lifestyle, New Vision
My own health and fitness has been a process. I was a year-round athlete throughout high school, transitioning from volleyball to basketball to softball with barely a week to rest in between sports. Then I became a college basketball player – running, jumping, and playing for hours every day. During that time, I even went […]
Life is Like an Orchestra
My mentor says that life is like an orchestra. For example, sometimes the violins are soft and the drums are loud. While other times, the drums are soft, but the violins are loud. However, all the instruments work in harmony and are needed at different times to create a beautiful sound. Sometimes life calls us […]
Consistency Isn’t Sexy
Most people brush their teeth twice a day (hopefully you brush at least once!). I brush my teeth once in the morning and once at night. I also floss every night. But I didn’t use to floss every day. I used to floss once in a while, when I remembered, which was once or maybe […]
The 3 Things to Look For in a Role Model
You may be thinking, “Find a role model? At my age?” My answer is yes. Role models can be helpful in many ways and at any age! When most people think of role models, they think of someone who may be out of reach. They may be thinking of someone who is so far ahead […]