A Tale Of Two Cities
March 11, 2010 •
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It’s unusually nice outside tonight, which I’m going to interpret as Chicago’s way of welcoming me back to the Windy City after my visit South. This also happens to be the first night I’ve sat out on my balcony since I moved in to my new place. It’s just as peaceful out here as I [...]
A Beautiful Stranger…
February 25, 2010 •
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I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t ever fallen for a handsome face. It normally starts with a girls night out, a few drinks, and the next thing you know you spot him at the bar. Common sense tells you to look away but you’ve been burned recently and that develish belle on your shoulder [...]
My Very Own Cowboy Cassanova
February 22, 2010 •
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So Valentine’s Day didn’t exactly go as planned. Was I let down, yeah… it sucked cupid’s big fat arrow. Permanently scarred? …Puullease. I admit in the beginning I was a little peeved that I got so wrapped up in a false (and admittedly self-created) image of another Mr. Knockoff but a couple nights (i.e. filled with [...]
Independent vs. Belle
February 6, 2010 •
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I can recall with exceptional accuracy the way I felt when I had my first crush. Like a addict in an episode of Intervention, I’ve been chasing that high ever since. It’s intoxicating, you know? I could sum it up by calling it “butterflies” but its so much more. Its anticipation, excitement, sparks, and waking [...]
Things I’ve Learned Along The Way
January 27, 2010 •
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Let me tell you about the best gift I ever received. And it’s not a piece of Yurman jewelry, or a new pair of Stewies, or even a term of endearment.
I’m talking about my memory.
When I was 25, I had a pretty severe seizure without any warning. Soon after, I was heavily dosed on medication [...]
Save The Mistletoe Belles, Let’s Plan On Lots Of Kissing In 2010!
December 22, 2009 •
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Okay I admit, this self proclaimed Independent Belle spends a little time daydreaming of Prince Charming, even if right now my definition of bliss includes a large enough 401(k) to retire early and an evening at Stuart Weitzman rather than “happily ever after“. Fact is, we’ve probably already met “Mr. Right” only he went by [...]
Wisdom From A Single Belle In The City…
December 10, 2009 •
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Once upon a time, oh say 6 years ago, I ventured out in Chicago’s dating scene for the first time after my split from the Trader. After my engagement didn’t work out, I made a smart decision and took some time to evaluate why I seemed to choose (i.e. chase, fall for, flirt with, etc.) [...]
A Belle’s Thoughts…(cont)
November 21, 2009 •
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As a follow up to the Proust Questionnaire, I asked that fellow Belles fill out their own Proust Questionnaire and submit it to Belle@IndependentBelle.com. Below are the answers from our another featured “Celebri-Belle”, Courtney. Hope everyone has had a great week. Enjoy!
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Lonliness
Where would you like [...]
My 19th Hole With The Golfer
November 11, 2009 •
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I just finished moving into my new place. This was a much bigger project than I thought it would be. Actually, I’m lying. The last time I moved, it was just across the hall from the condo I was living in before, so I must have been dreading the thought of boxing up everything I own and starting [...]
A Belle’s Thoughts…
October 27, 2009 •
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As a follow up to the Proust Questionnaire, I asked that fellow Belles fill out their own Proust Questionnaire and submit it to Belle@IndependentBelle.com. Below are the answers from our first featured “Celebri-Belle”, Anne. Enjoy!
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Being disconnected from the people I love
Where would you like [...]
To Have Or Not To Have, And Still Have It All. It’s Your Call
October 15, 2009 •
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We all have friends who struggle with the decision of when to have children, if it’s not one we struggle with ourselves. Hell, I struggle with whether my career allows time for me to start a new relationship, so I can only imagine deciding on a baby. But for whatever reason, somewhere along the line [...]
The Proust Questionnaire: Asking Independent Belles
October 14, 2009 •
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I’ve taken the Proust Questionnaire several times in my life and I always like to look back and see how I’ve grown and changed over the years. The questionnaire was made popular by the responses of the French writer, Marcel Proust, and has been used as a way for interviewers to probe the lives and [...]
Take A Vacation, For Yourself!
July 5, 2009 •
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We always want to look our best, impress our boss, manage our finances, take care of our families, have tidy homes, keep in touch with friends, exercise, eat healthy, and get a decent amount of sleep; all without losing our sense of self (or our minds) in the process. I’ve thought to myself on many [...]
“Fight Like A Girl”… For Your Friend, Family Member, Or Cause
June 18, 2009 •
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What causes do you support? If you’ve ever received a diagnosis then you’ve likely had this passion chosen for you. Maybe a friend calls needing support after getting news from her doctor that she has breast cancer. I know how difficult it is to remain strong when a big part of you feels scared [...]
5 Things To Do In An Economic Depression (and the personal one that comes with it)
June 14, 2009 •
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The economy is depressed. Hell, even Henry seems depressed. Job loss has gone from something you heard on the news to an event that has affected everyone personally in some way. If you are lucky to have a job, with fewer people in the work force, you’re probably working harder and possibly for less pay [...]
Get LinkedIn
June 7, 2009 •
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I’ve always been a fan of LinkedIn and lately I’ve found myself showing more colleagues and friends how to use the site. So for those of you that don’t know about LinkedIn, or for those of you who haven’t taken the time to check it out, I thought I’d give a brief description of what [...]
Mentors Will Inspire, Promote, and Cheer You On
June 4, 2009 •
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Do you remember the first person that believed in you as much, or maybe even more, than you believed in yourself? Did someone inspire you to become something bigger than you knew was possible for yourself? Maybe it was a teacher in school, a professor in college, or just a peer who looked up to [...]
Credit Score: Why Yours Matters To YOU
June 2, 2009 •
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I know, I know, it all seems very overwhelming at times, especially in these times. I’ll try not to get all Suze Orman on you, but I’ve learned a lot working in the financial industry the past few years and if I could pass along one piece of information to my friends it would be [...]
Design Your Gal, And Adore Yourself
May 30, 2009 •
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Design-her Gals
I’ve been ordering note cards from Design-her Gals for years now and the thing I like most about them is that you can customize them in any way imaginable. You start by picking out your skin tone, hairstyle/cut/color, and then choose from hundreds of different outfit combinations. You can accessorize with shoes, jewelry, purses, etc. [...]
I love to Jott!
May 29, 2009 •
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I love to Jott
I recently had to come up with some “best practices” that I use to help me stay organized, or just stay on top of life’s chaos in general. So I thought I would share some of them in the next few posts in hopes that they will help you too!
Jott.com- I [...]
