On The Bright Side

Have I? Have you?

sushibananas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:46:58 +0000

Lately I’ve been reading the online magazine Inc. which is geared toward small business owners and entrepreneurs. I’m loving the tips and advice and chance to learn from others’ experiences. Today I found this fabulous article which really hit home. It is a completely different concept of achieving success – asking yourself 10 questions. Once [...]

Rise & Shine!

sushibananas — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:08:54 +0000

Whew! I finally landed on my personal theme for 2012. It took me a little longer than normal to find the right slogan/phrase/theme. I suppose, that’s because this year, it has to align with both my personal and business goals, seeing that I am now an entrepreneur and business owner.

For those of [...]

Happy Holidays!

sushibananas — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:52:04 +0000

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season and merry celebrations. As I was going through some of my boxes a few weekends ago (I still have not unpacked them all!), I came across some old cookbooks and Food & Wine Magazines I’ve saved for their stellar recipes. As many of you know, I love [...]

Fostering Furballs

sushibananas — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:51:35 +0000

When I was a little girl, and old enough to walk home from school by myself or with my neighbor (remember those days?), I made sure to pass this one, white house. On the porch would sit an older woman and it seemed she always had kittens in a box. Of course, my memory may [...]

Words of Wisdom

sushibananas — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:34:12 +0000

As I continue to settle into a life in the US, I have taken the time here and there to go through my boxes. I’ve got just a “few” in my parents’ storage shed. My dad would looove for me to take all of them, but I don’t really have the space yet for my [...]

When I grow up…

sushibananas — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:08:48 +0000

REMEMBER WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE – Never sell yourself short. Whatever the circumstances, however low you may feel, recall your hopes and plans. Use them as your benchmark: reassess your position and aim high again. – Patrick Lindsay, Now Is The Time

The neighbors on Alderson Street were families with boys. The only other [...]

Please Vote!

sushibananas — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:50:24 +0000

Hello Bright Siders! I’m wondering if you can help me. I have had a profile up at About.Me for awhile now and they’ve begun this contest where a profile will be selected as the face of About.Me and become a billboard in Times Square in buzzing New York City. It would be [...]

Sore Green Thumb

sushibananas — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:26:09 +0000

My body is an absolute mess today. I spent all of my Sunday doing yard work at my friend, Michelle’s house. Gardening is something I haven’t enjoyed for a long, long time! Michelle and I whacked, racked, dug, cleared, potted, planted and cleaned. We broke for lunch and a Home Depot run, but the [...]

Lessons from 35,000 Feet

sushibananas — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:11:47 +0000

The last month or so has provided a lot of travel opportunities for me. Most have been on business, but I did get to squeeze a weekend in there for myself. Traveling in SE Asia has its good points and bad points. Let’s start with the good…In less than an hour I can be in [...]

Pressure Makes Us

sushibananas — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:02:16 +0000

When I lived in Japan, I was lucky enough to be present for the 2006 World Cup. Having met Japan’s goalie, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, in 2005, I was a huge fan of the team and enjoyed many Jubilo Iwata soccer games during the regular season. During the 2006 World Cup, met up with my J-friends and [...]