Author Archive: The Sparkled Life

Sai: My Dream Job


When I got out of my graduate program, it took me 10 months, 35 interviews, 731 cold calls, and over 800 job applications to land my dream job. I didn’t settle for anything less than what I really want for myself. Persistence, creativity, humility and a little bit of luck paid off in the end. …

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Malik: Results!


I have accomplished everything that I said I wanted…told my family I would lose weight and I did! Told myself at the beginning of the summer I wanted to work for Banana Republic…I’m now employed there! However there is one thing that remains untouched. Got a new goal set in mind!! DETERMINATION + PERSISTENCE = …

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Debbie: Blessed


   “Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the …

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Debbie: A Theatrical Sensation…


We danced to a romantic tune on our first encounter… Our rendezvous point was set to take place at “Vu” at the Hyatt Hotel. Upon arrival, I whispered to the hostess in my singsong melody that things were unfolding in a flight of fancy… I had just embarked on a new career, and now was …

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Lorraine – Serendipity!


Good morning! I think some serendipity is in order since today is 10/11/12! (Or maybe I should just get my APARTMENT in order!! Lol!) Fun, busy day ahead, and then: Carmen at the Met!! “Who’s happier than me?” (Wink, wink)  

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Philip: Your Own Journey


You create your own journey. We are all solely responsible for the movie playing out in our lives. If we don’t like the movie, it’s time to change it! No matter what we have dealt with in the past, it is all changeable …right now! Take inventory today on what you like about your movie …

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Jacob: A Big Shift


I feel it all around me, a big shift in peoples consciousness: some more than others, and either way its a wonderful thing. So many of my friends and acquaintances talking about such similar things when it comes to spirituality, health, nutrition, universal truths, taking care of the planet and our bodies, and all kinds …

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Debbie: Celebration!


What a heart-stirring, charming, capricious, stunning afternoon and evening! To be continued…

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Lisa: My Heart Soars…


My heart soars when someone tells me that they found a way to empower themselves, love themselves, and connect to their heart. The look of someone who has come to truly accept and love themselves is a sight to behold. I am filled with gratitude to have the opportunity to be a witness to moments …

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Debbie: Halloween Peradventure!


Peradventure = Chance. What an amazing day! After an awesome meeting with a  few associates, I decided to explore the neighborhood of Hoboken – the city of the quaint. After a few Peeping Tom moments sprinkled with some awe and wonderment, I ended up at the Halloween Store, and boy, was it crazy in there! …

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