Author Archives: Stylish 🍒

Let’s go back to 2000. It’s my senior year at Hempfield Area High School. I’m thinking about the next phase of my life, which is likely going to be college. I just don’t know how I’m going to go about it. While I looked at schools like Robert Morris and Point Park, they were goingContinue reading “A LOOK AHEAD TO THE PAST!!!”

Last night we had our last Financial Peace University. One in person meeting and then the last five were via Zoom. We still got it done and we had a lot of great interaction with everyone. Our facilitators did an excellent job keeping everything going. I made the most of my money and the website.Continue reading “Coming Back To My Roots”

I attended my ninth Cranberry High Noon meeting this afternoon. This includes six in person meetings as well. Before I elaborate on today’s meeting and look ahead to Friday’s milestone blog. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. This is my 98th blog on the Stylish Traveling DTM. The milestone is coming veryContinue reading “Where Positivity Never Ends!”

What a great day to go for a walk. I did about 3.5 miles at Twin Lakes this afternoon. I also ran into a fellow Toastmaster on the trail. Michelle Teague and I elbow bumped and took a selfie. She’s so excited for my 💯 Stylish DTM blog this week. I don’t know what willContinue reading “Back to the New Millennium Preview”

I just came off two Toastmasters meetings in under 24 hours. This Zoom app has been a godsend as much as the social distancing aspect has been a bummer. I’ve been able to visit meetings without leaving the house and still see my D13 Toastmaster fam. I’ve also been able to complete my Financial PeaceContinue reading “A Look Ahead”

I got the sad news last night after my church prayer meeting. In an email for the Achievers club from Patti Thor, I got word that our loyal club member, Charlie Wilson, passed away from a brain aneurysm. The loss of a longtime Toastmaster, district leader, and mentor is big for District 13. Charlie WilsonContinue reading “RIP Charlie Wilson”

This blog is entirely Toastmaster themed. I attended two meetings today. One in Cranberry and later, I attended a meeting in Erie. Well, it was virtual but still it’s fun to pretend now isn’t it? I arrived for the Cranberry High Noon meeting around 11:45 this morning. Mike McKivigan, the club president, asked me toContinue reading “Stylish Tell a Story Day”

Today was a great day to get out. I took another nice road trip to a very special place. I also have some exciting, magical plans for next year 🧚‍♀️ 👸 But first… I started off the day by attending the Earlybirds Toastmasters meeting. Well, breakfast 🥞 🍳 first and then the meeting. We hadContinue reading “Saturday Road Trip”

This blog is a recap of the past week. Despite being home every day, I managed to keep myself busy. I continued to attend my virtual Financial Peace University meetings. This week we knocked out the rest of the baby steps (4 to 7). Number four is putting 15% of your money away for retirement.Continue reading “Next Step Visit”

On Sunday at our Virtual Achievers Club Meeting, Toastmaster Christina Keener presented a speech that could prove to be very helpful. She gave us five tips for remaining positive and productive during the global pandemic. I really felt like she made some great talking points and today I’m here to share them with you inContinue reading “Positive Points on Staying Safe”