Travel has a funny effect on time. Weeks can feel like years, while months can feel like days.
It’s been 3 weeks since my time in Laos, but I feel as if a lifetime has past.
Since Luang Prabang, I’ve spent my time marveling at the magic of Angkor Watt, relishing in the expat life in Phnom Penh, drinking in the light of Bagan, greeting the sun on Inle Lake, and evacuating myself from the hell of Mandalay.
Each place deserves it’s own post, but for now, I plan to return from my digital sabbatical slowly and intentionally, like waking Read more [...] Monica McCarthy - Life Stylista
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Returning to Civilization: A Passing of Time
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Travel has a funny effect on time. Weeks can feel like years, while months can feel like days.
It’s been 3 weeks since my time in Laos, but I feel as if a lifetime has past.
Since Luang Prabang, I’ve spent my time marveling at the magic of Angkor Watt, relishing in the expat life in Phnom Penh, drinking in the light of Bagan, greeting the sun on Inle Lake, and evacuating myself from the hell of Mandalay.
Each place deserves it’s own post, but for now, I plan to return from my digital sabbatical slowly and intentionally, like waking Read more [...] Down To The Wire: Getting Things Done
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
I work better under pressure.
I can't focus unless I'm pulling an all-nighter.
Sound familiar?
Lately I’ve been wondering whether or not I do my best work at the last minute. Mostly because I’ve had to get things done under the wire, whether I like it or not.
Take this post, for example. I had to wake up at 5:30 am this morning to write it before racing out the door for the day.
Yes, it’s getting done and yes, I’m giving it my all at the present moment. Could it be improved upon if I had more time to brainstorm, Read more [...]
The Time Is Now
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
All in the Timing
Timing, it seems, is everything. Finding the perfect flight deal, when to launch a new product, getting that “lucky break.” Good actors have good timing; comedy is really truth delivered in the right way at precisely the right time.
But in life, there is rarely that window of the perfect time, and when it does exist it’s (more often than not) entirely unpredictable.
Which means waiting for that green light from the universe is futile.
The solution?
Start now.
Writers write. Painters paint. Read more [...]
Why Growing Older Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of (gulp)!
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Dreams That You Dare To Dream Really Do Come True
I turned a year older this month. Confession: I was not excited about this. I miss the days where I couldn't wait to have a birthday. When it meant cake and candles and wishes and a frilly party dress. When I was so excited to turn a year older that I would announce proudly to anyone who would listen that I was "eight and a half."
Last year on my birthday I was in a Broadway show. In between the matinee and evening performances the cast and crew gatherered in the green room to present me with a cake and sing Happy Birthday. Seeing the look of fear Read more [...]
Hi! I'm Monica and I believe in choosing, living, and sharing our own stories.
In 2011 I left the world of acting behind to pursue writing, traveling, and a life worth telling about. What's your story? The world is waiting.
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