The Train Conductor on #TeamHuman
TARRYTOWN, TARRYTOWN! WATCH THE GAP AND DON’T FALL DOWN IN TARRYTOWN. RING A DING DING, IT’S OSSINING! A while back, on my personal blog, I wrote about Dr. Wachs, the dental surgeon who made it fun to get my wisdom teeth removed. After that, I realized a greater theme of doing your work excellently, no matter […]
Even Adults Will Play “Friend Bingo”
“I take cheating very seriously! Cheaters will be punished!-“ I yelled across the table at the noisy bar, laughing with my friends because I caught them red-handed. “Come on Sabina, that’s not cheating! You have to make sure I WIN!” they teased back. A couple of weeks ago, I co-hosted an event for our old co-working […]
“I Know CPR if You Need it!” – Community in Crisis
“…and all the other saints who have …” -GASP!- Ten people stand up at once and the priest stops the prayer as we all turn to look at the pews on the right. “IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?” “I know CPR if you need it!” A few people stand up and head over to […]
5 Ways to Put Some Hope Back in the World
It’s safe to say that we all need a little hope, love, and happiness right now, given that our country and our world feel crazier than ever. Despite the fact that very troubling news keeps breaking, I have found myself surprised to see positivity and compassion rise out of these ashes. I have been inspired […]
[Video] 23 Minutes and 15 Seconds Could Be Your Undoing
Not another Swift Kick video! Melissa and I teamed up to talk a little about the #21tipsbook. The silliness was to be expected when you put the two of us on camera. Watch and learn a very helpful fun fact while giggling a little. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed! Got ideas for the next Swift Kick […]
10 Gifs to Express How We Feel About the #21tipsbook Success!
It has been a whirlwind since we published our #21tipsbook: First Year Student to First Year Success. The love and support and sheer excitement from our community has blown us away. We are still kinda dancing about it 🙂 We have already sold 587 copies – and that amazes us. To say a HUGE THANK […]
10 Ways to Prep for College This Summer
Whether you are starting college this fall or you’re already a pro at being on campus, there’s nothing like the summer time to prep for the new year, in all the best ways. What would you add to this list? 1. First of all, have fun Above all, make sure you take some time to […]
10 Thoughtful Gifts for the High School Grad
Gift giving is an art – sometimes it’s the easiest thing in the world because you know the person so well, and sometimes it’s the most brain-wracking puzzle. Graduation gifts sometimes fall into the latter category because it’s hard not to get too cheesy, or take the lazy way and hand them a wad of […]
When You Go To War with Post-It Notes as Your Ammo
What if you walked into work, looked out the window, and saw Marge Simpson looking at you from the office across the street? Here at the office, Melissa and I have been day-dreaming about attaching a #FreeHugs sign to the window by our desk, so that the building next to us can have a laugh. Apparently, […]
5 Ways to Make Your Graduating Seniors Feel Appreciated
Every day, I use an orange highlighter to check off my to-do list during work at Swift Kick HQ. It makes me smile to use it because where it came from means so much more than an average highlighter. I can still remember my friend Rachel, at my last club meeting ever, saying Did you […]