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Daring to Date

Janet K. Carter | January 5, 2010 | 4 Comments

I don’t really buy into New Year’s resolutions in the traditional sense. But, I do often establish a “theme” to focus on in the coming year; this year, part of my theme is “commitment”. Commitment to myself to keep trying, remain conscious, finish what I’ve started, follow through on what I’ve said I’ll do – [...]

Where I’m From

Janet K. Carter | December 4, 2009 | 2 Comments

Building off of yesterday’s blog post of admitting where you’re from (thanks for the inspiration Kory – in many ways)…
As a 17 year old (and even earlier, but without the means and a place to go), I felt I had to reject my family and where I am from in order to grow and come [...]

The Supreme Court of Me

Janet K. Carter | November 5, 2009 | 3 Comments

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about risk, even before being asked to participate in this blog. I have spent a lot of time kicking myself for not taking enough risks, bigger risks, the “right” risks.
An assignment from my coach, the lovely and talented Ms. Laura Biering, to practice not judging myself for 2 weeks, [...]