Oh man, it doesn’t get much better than this. Sam doing a cover of Sara Bareilles’ King of Anything… be still, my heart!
Misc.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A couple weeks ago, I shared the touching story of Maria Aragon, a 10 year old girl who caught Lady Gaga’s eye with her down-tempo version of Gaga’s new single Born That Way...
Hilarious, helpful tutorial on the “Filipino Accent.” No lie, I run into comprehension problems on a daily basis … now I can decode better!
Good morning all! I have a DELICIOUS treat in store for you today. . . The 25th Anniversary of the musical Les Miserables was celebrated in London this past December. Not only did this magnificent...
Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about ABC’s new show Secret Millionaire. I first heard about the show through my coaching network, as several of the Millionaires are motivational...
This is a nice combo: Favorite Song of the Moment + Favorite Up-And-Coming-Singer. Sam Tsui hasn’t been releasing much lately, so I was glad to see this one come through. Pretty sure...
I don’t know about you, but I get such a kick out of OK Go’s music videos. They always have such a fresh, creative element in them. This one is no different, featuring the Notre Dame...
Happy Easter to all my friends and family around the world!! Please enjoy one of my favorite Easter songs of all time: Glad’s The Easter Song.
Me and heart-touching stories go together like peanut butter and jelly. Suffice to say, this is one of the most remarkable I’ve come across in some time… Please allow me to introduce...
I’m less than three weeks from returning to my beloved homeland and man oh man is . . . MINNESOTA ON MY MIND! Bring on the cabin and Caribou and changing temps and State Fair and lawn games and...
I know I haven’t written much about my favorite up-and-coming-singer Sam Tsui lately and that’s mainly because he’s been busy finishing up his Senior Year at Yale (which...
Ummm, this may be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a month. Seriously, I dare you to watch this and not smile, giggle, or feel the need to jive a bit. Check out this brilliant Danish acapella...
FINALLY, a new cover from Sam. Hope you enjoy his version of Adele’s Rolling In the Deep! Happy Monday!
As we’ve been preparing our household to welcome Baby Nia, I’ve noticed that my old money fears are popping up like mad (as they often do during transition periods). Thankfully, this...
Here’s an insanely catchy tune by Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas that’s garnered over 7 million hits on Youtube. Check it out for yourself, it’s sure to brighten your day! In...
Patience has never been one of my strong suits and honestly, these last 10 days have been downright torturous for me as I await Baby Nia’s arrival. So much open space on the calendar and...
This is very amusing (and definitely makes me sound more important than I am). Browhaus, my favorite eyebrow threading place in the Philippines, turned my blog post into an endorsement of their shop...
Every year I select an ornament that captures something representative of the year. It gives me a way to collect meaningful ornaments for our tree and also helps me remember the major events. I was...
Just wanted to share one of my favorite holiday songs with you to celebrate. It’s not very well-known, so perhaps you’ll love it so much that you’ll have to add it to your...
When we’re in the States, it’s easy to get lulled into the familiar routine and forget that we’re heading back overseas soon. By the time we leave in May, I’ll have been here...
Every year I choose a theme song to help keep me focused on what I want the year to bring. However, the problem with this year is that I feel so unfocused that I can’t even select a theme word...
Yowzers, what a week! I just got back from a mind-blowing 6 day Leadership Retreat in beautiful (and rainy!) Sonoma, California. The course was an advanced Leadership Program put on by my Coaching...
Love the contrast in this video: The lyrics tell the story of suffering and separation while the ensemble models collaboration and connection. No wonder it’s been watched over 42 million times...
No lie, this African-inspired version of Coldplay’s Paradise by the Piano Guys is hypnotically entrancing. I hope you delight in it as much as I did. It’s hard not to feel your spirit...
Stats don’t lie. Consider this: One in two marriages end in divorce¹ One third of adults are obese² One in five adults smoke³ Nearly half the US Population has a chronic disease Over fifty...
First time I’ve seen this group (the Capital Children’s Choir) and WOWZERS did they give me goosebumps – must be the combination of the children’s voices, those British...
As a viral internet sensation with over 40 million views, I’m sure most of you are familiar with Matt Harding, dancing star of the Where the Hell is Matt? videos. Well, he’s back at it...
“Hollywood has its film stars. We have our cooks and Mistura is like the Oscars.” Guess who has tickets to this food festival in September??? It will surely be the highlight of my...
Ummm, please watch this. Your Monday needs a good laugh to start it off on the right foot. PS – I am totally going to take advantage of my baby and eat all the good candy she gets, leaving her...
I am a BIG fan of Christmas music, having amassed somewhere around 300 songs over the last 20 years. It all started when my family used to purchase the “Sounds of the Season” album at...
This is rockin’! Happy Monday y’all…