I had this funky, unexplainable medical issue with my face. It started with the massive cold sore that took over the corner of my mouth. This may not be a big deal for some but I only get them when I’m moving, flying to New Zealand or living in the sun. That averages out to one every 4 years. After a two week recuperation, another one came on. Two weeks later a third one hit me. Something was wrong.  I was as frustrated and mystified as my naturopath physician. We even ran a test on my white blood cell count to make sure it was running properly.

2013 has certainly been an interesting ride for me so far. Coming into the beginning of the year I was riding a big high! My first book had just been published by Hay House, my business was flourishing, opportunities to empower youth and parents were abundantly flowing into my life, I had absolute clarity on my life purpose (or so I thought), and I was in the most heart opening, and love filled relationship I had ever been in. I felt like I had finally “made it” and was truly content in all areas of my life! And just as I started to get comfortable, everything began unravelling before my eyes.

The Big 3-0

James turns 30 on December 13^th. This age seemed so far away when we were freshman in college. Most times I didn’t think that far in advance. Now, in the last few years, all of my friends are celebrating the big 3-0. One friend had a rooftop party on the lower east side of Manhattan. Another had a weekend celebration highlighted by the catch phrase “Dirty Thirty.” One friend went overseas. Another had a Masquerade Ball. Now I’m collecting ideas for what I’ll do for my big 3-0 too.