JAR Season 2 Episode 1

In the first episode of JAR Season 2, which premiers January 31, the long-time roommates find themselves moving out of their apartment. The main plot revolves around the story of this box that originally contained products purchased by Antje's employer, sold to the YMCA, where Jruss then picked it up and brought it home...

Rueda RDU's ATL Performance!

Sweet Potato Cookies

I think we're going to make these today:

Sweet Potato Cookie recipe

Let me know if you have any favorite sweet potato recipes... 'tis the season!

Lean Closet

The weather is changing, and it's time to sort out my wardrobe. Why not make it easy and apply the 5S Lean Manufacturing method?  The 5S steps help break down daunting process into manageable steps. Each step adds value, so even if you only get through part of the process, you're got results.

"There are five primary 5S phases: Sorting, Straightening, Systematic cleaning, Standardizing, and Sustaining." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)

I would love my morning to feel more like this!


Source: Culture of Reliability

Teenage Role Models

Photo Credit: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

"Even outside of sports, the Olympics have shed light upon young women who have demonstrated serious drive. Zainab Imran showed us that a 16-year-old can be capable of a whole lot more than just getting a driver’s license. This girl displayed such amazing initiative as a volunteer coordinator of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation and as member of Young Leader International Inspiration Club that the Nasra Trust School nominated her to be an Olympic torch runner. On June 28, Imran represented her entire country as the only Pakistani to be an Olympic torchbearer."

-Taelor Scott, Fox Sports 

-Impressive piece on the Olympics by my friend's 17 year old niece. 

Watch out Michael Phelps!

I am SO proud of David. Check out his story here.

Jruss with the Arukwe's after the Swim For Life Meet.

TED Talk - Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity

That's right! Talking to your creative genius, the spirit that hurls inspiration your way...

Thank you, Joyce, for the recommendation. Definitely worth watching!

We believe!

In preparation for Camp High Hopes, our staff 

watched this video together. I am thankful for 

the opportunity to be an advocate for kids in 

my community through the Y! 

Kindness of Kids

My dad shared this video with me yesterday. 

WOW! Talk about a support network. 

I love how the kid's rally around Matt, 

run with him and let him shine. 

Enjoy