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Inspiration
One of the fascinating things about living overseas is realizing the little things you’ve taken for granted for the majority of your life. Many of these realizations are fleeting and merely...
I’ve long been a fan of these flash mob scenes that started popping up on Youtube a year or so ago. I think you’ll really enjoy this one in Grand Central Station when 200+ individuals...
Forgive me, I’m feel like a little cheesy High School Musical today…
This is mind-blowing! I’ve never seen anything like it! Give it 30 seconds, you’ll be hooked…
Friends in India, have you seen this done live?
I’ve noticed that despite having seasons, my body still senses when changes are supposed to be happening (even when they’re not). Never is this more true than around the start of school...
As I continue to grieve and make sense of the tragedy that has befallen my childhood friend’s family, I have found immense comfort in Natalie Grant’s song ‘Human.” The simple...
On Wednesday night Jenna and I went to our very first Twins Game in the new stadium. To be honest, I was pretty sick of hearing all the hype about this stadium and didn’t expect the experience...
Hello All- I am well aware of the fact that I’ve been a very bad blogger lately. You’ll be happy to know that I am thoroughly enjoying my time here and in classic Sarah Miller...
For those who complain that Sam Tsui does none of his own stuff, I am pleased to present his first original song! Now there’s no reason left not to become a fan… Happy...
Cebu Pacific is the exclusive Philippines airline of Novakistan. Remember when they won our hearts after the dramatic “Kindle Episode” in Shanghai? Keep the singing, dancing and in-flight...
Just one week before we left for Hong Kong Nick and I were having one of our nightly debates/discussions. The question was: Which sense would you LEAST like to lose? I insisted that sight would be...
Oh man, it doesn’t get much better than this. Sam doing a cover of Sara Bareilles’ King of Anything… be still, my heart!
This will be my third and final post about Hong Kong. Today’s post will actually focus on Macau, an island that is a one hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. Macau is best known as the Vegas of...
One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice– though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your...
In coaching, one of the fundamental beliefs we hold about our clients is that they are naturally creative, resourceful and whole – meaning that they have the wisdom and ability to create...
One of the many volunteer hats I wear is that of Worldwide Recruitment Specialist (my self-appointment title) for the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University (CSB/SJU) in Minnesota...
It was a joyful week here in Manila. I had the privilege of hosting a recruiter from my Alma Mater, the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. She was only here for five days, so we...
Seriously, this is too good not to share. In case you missed it, on Thursday Oprah reunited the family Von Trapp for the 45th Anniversary of the movie’s release. I was amazed to learn that...
As many of you remember, last year was a VERY tough Christmas for me. After those challenging few days, Nick and I made a pact that we would change things up for Christmas 2010 to ensure we...
Warning: This is not a standard Novakistan post! I’m hoping you won’t mind though, as I’d really love to get your initial impressions. Over the past few weeks I’ve been...
This is one of the first Sam Tsui songs that got steady play on my IPOD. It’s called “Down” by Jay Sean. I think you’re going to love it as much as I do… did...
After we got done with our helicopter ride, we continued driving south to Fox Glacier where we had booked lodging at a 700 acre working farm/bed and breakfast called Clearwater B&B. We had never...
Nick put together a five minute video of our helicopter ride over the Glaciers in New Zealand. It’ll give you a better idea of what this majestic experience was like. Enjoy!
My crazy travel schedule got me off my usual Thursday Sam postings. Since I’ve been missing him, I assume you have been too! Hope you enjoy this new duet “Just a Dream.”
I’m confident that if Sam knew about Presents for Pinoys, he’d support it too! :) Enjoy this week’s mashup.
If you paid close attention, you may have noticed that Sam Tsui is frequently shown in videos with his friend Kurt, who plays every instrument known to man. I came across this amusing video...
Hi All- One of my favorite annual traditions is to reflect on the year I’m finishing and set some intentions for the year ahead. This year I happened to stumble across a really great tool that...
It seems fitting that a monstrous snowstorm took out the Metrodome’s roof. I wonder if that’ll be the end of the Vikings playing there?? Seriously, watch this clip, it is mind-blowing to...
I am well aware of the fact that I talk about my undergrad Alma Maters frequently. And some of you may even be thinking, jeez, why doesn’t she just move on from college and embrace her adult...
Hi All- One of my favorite annual traditions is to reflect on the year I’m finishing and set some intentions for the year ahead. This year I happened to stumble across a really great tool that...
So as you all know if you read my REVERB post, INSPIRED ACTION is my theme for 2011. I’m done doing things because I should and am doing what moves me instead. Here’s a little tune...
My expat friend Naomi over at DelhiBound wrote a fantastic post that caught my eye this week. It captured the Expat experience so brilliantly that I thought I’d share an excerpt from it. A...
WAHOOOOOO! Presents for Pinoys was a SMASHING SUCCESS! I will have lots and lots more photos for you tomorrow morning, but bed is calling my name right now. More later… In the meantime, check...
The night I had been waiting for months to arrive was finally upon us! After all the fundraising, all the wrapping and all the transporting, it was finally time to give out the gifts… and what...
Hi All- One of my favorite annual traditions is to reflect on the year I’m finishing and set some intentions for the year ahead. This year I happened to stumble across a really great tool that...
I know we’re new to this Foreign Service thing, but I have a hard time imagining that we’re going to find household staff in other countries that love and care for us as warmly as Norma...
I jumped out of bed this morning, eager to get online and see what replies had come in response to my first foray at putting myself out there as a cancer coach on some public forums. I had spent a...
Hi All- One of my favorite annual traditions is to reflect on the year I’m finishing and set some intentions for the year ahead. This year I happened to stumble across a really great tool that...
In accepting this cancer work, I knew that facing loss was part of the deal . . . although part of me was hoping I wouldn’t have to deal with it so soon. Sadly, I lost my first cancer client...
I think one of the coolest ‘take aways’ from our time in Manila is an honest-to-goodness appreciation of the concept LESS IS MORE. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve known that...
Two weeks ago my dear client (and friend) Magne died of cancer. She was only in her early 50’s, so her death left many young children and grand-children behind. I knew it was important for me...
This Monday morning inspiration is dedicated to all the AMAZING women in my life who ROCK MY WORLD on a daily basis! XOXO, Sarah
I was first introduced to the concept of FLOW during my Master’s program while taking a class on Creativity. We were asked to read Mihaly Csikszentmihaly’s book Creativity: Flow and the...
Got really nostalgic watching this love fest about my beloved Minneapolis/St. Paul (although may I just say that it doesn’t look like any of it was filmed in St. Paul). Makes me excited to get...
Am stuck in bed with my umpteenth attack of the “Manila Crud” (will NOT MISS that aspect of living in Manila – pollution really impacts your health!) Doing everything I can to keep...
If you’ve been following me on the blog or Facebook lately, you’ll know that I’ve been very vocal about my top goal for 2011 which is (Drumroll, please….) TO HAVE A BABY...
Dearest blog readers – This story is way too heartwarming NOT to pass along. Allow me to introduce you to Maria Aragon, YouTube’s newest singing sensation. Her version of Lady...
Last Saturday I had the privilege of having an impromptu photo shoot with these lovely little girls who were playing in Fort Santiago. The photos were simply stunning and as I was uploading them to...
Awhile back I wrote about Chris Medina, whose story I fell in love with on Idol Season 10. I was instantly captivated by the unconditional love that radiates from him and the message he so BOLDLY...