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May 7, 2015
You Look Like That Girl: Goodreads giveaway!
I’m giving away five Advanced Reader Copies of my memoir – enter to win at Goodreads. (And friend me while you are there, so we can talk about books!)
Good luck!
You Look Like That Girl by Lisa Jakub Giveaway ends June 07, 2015.
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April 24, 2015
Managing anxiety: off the yoga mat and onto the stage
I went to Providence, Rhode Island last weekend to speak at Johnson & Wales University and The Lady Project Summit. I did a reading from my book, spoke on a writer’s panel and gave a talk about the rewards and challenges living an authentic life and embracing who you really are.
It was a phenomenal weekend for many reasons. I had lots of teary-eyed hugs with people who are on their own journeys towards living a life they truly believe in. I also met wonderful people like Maureen Petroskywho...
April 13, 2015
“You look so familiar” : what it’s like to get recognized
Irecently got an email asking me about the “recognizing thing.”
I get this question a lot, so I thought I would answer it here. People want to know if it still happens (yes, but not as much as it used to) and if I hate it (hate is a terribly strong word. I hate bigotry and raisins. I don’t hate getting recognized).
But mostly people say something like “I don’t get it – is it invasive if someone just comes up to say hello?”
The answer is no, it doesn’t make me angry or upset or annoyed – it’s...
April 2, 2015
Pondering profanity
I was probably eight years old the first time I swore in front of my parents.
I was playing outside and saw a garter snake. I love snakes and – being the stupidly enthusiasticanimal lover that I am – I said, “I love you, snake, come here” as I rushed to pick it up. The snake wisely turned and bit me. My affection quickly extinguished, I dropped the snake and screamed “You bastard!”
(Now that I think about it, this was an accurate foreshadowing of my love life through my early 20s.)
My parents...
March 23, 2015
How to care for your introvert: a helpful guide
Classic introvert behavior: talking with the animals at a party. (Me and Mr. Fox)
Does the photo above look familiar to you? If so – congratulations! You’re in a relationship with an introvert!
This introvert mightbe your romantic partner, friend, child, parent or even yourself. No two introverts are exactly alike – some are more introverted than others, some are outgoing introverts, some are shy introverts – but these simple care tips will help you to have a long, enjoyablerelationship with...
March 2, 2015
The writer’s bloodline
When I was six, I learned how to tell a good story by sitting on the diving board of my grandmother’s pool.
Every night, Gramma would swim laps before bed. Her best friend would come over and as the two of them sliced slowly through the water, I told stories. I was obsessed with a stone owl statue that stood guard over her garden, and I chronicled his adventures with the toads and butterflies and squirrels.
As I perched on the edge and dangled my toes in the water, I played with story arc and c...
February 17, 2015
A love note to books
I recently saw a little kid almost walk into a wall because she was reading a book.
It made me so very happy.
Not just because I think it’s funny when people run into things, but because I totally understand the enraptured joy that kid was feeling because of her book.
I’ve had several people ask me recently why I love books so much. (I’m assuming it’s just a question, and not an accusation, like, what is wrong with you, you freaky book girl?) Some people ask me how to start the reading habit, or...
January 27, 2015
Through the looking glass of fame
Photo courtesy of USC Photo/Gus Ruelas
The University of Southern California recently bought a letter at a London auction, penned in 1891 by C.L. Dodgson. The only reason that anyone cares about a really old letter from C.L Dodgson is because he wrote books under a pen name – Lewis Carroll.It’s a three page letter, on sepia-toned paper with perfectly old-timey slanted script. The letter seems to have the sole purpose of explaining to his friend, Mrs. Symonds, why Carroll hates being famous. He...
January 13, 2015
Don���t just do something – sit there
Thesearch for a deeper understanding of self is both inherently natural and completely exhausting.
That kind of self-reflection can leave you sweating and chewing your toenails if you aren’t prepared for it. Its the reason that we have reality television — so that we dont have to do the hard work ofsitting with ourselves and trying to figure out who we truly are. But we do reflect, becauseit seems more selfish to just wander through life and not think about what you want your contribution to...
Don’t just do something – sit there
Thesearch for a deeper understanding of self is both inherently natural and completely exhausting.
That kind of self-reflection can leave you sweating and chewing your toenails if you aren’t prepared for it. It’s the reason that we have reality television — so that we don’t have to do the hard work ofsitting with ourselves and trying to figure out who we truly are. But we do reflect, becauseit seems more selfish to just wander through life and not think about what you want your contribution to...
