October 26, 2011 by Tegan.

As many of my wonderful friends, colleagues, family, tweeps and my own conscience have pointed out, I have not been blogging regularly. This post it my attempt to defend myself as well as a promise to my rock star colleague Carla (We both decided that we need to get back into our blogs) and all of you.

–Insert puppy eyes–

My attempt to defend myself- This summer I started a new job as a social media analyst at Sears Holdings Corporation. I couldn’t be happier and I really love what I do. That being said, it also took up a lot of my time. I was also training to achieve one of my life long goals, running the Chicago Marathon. That also being said, I did it! (Finished in a little over 4 and a half hours).

(My amazing friends @KEmilyCox, @jassencho and @black_brandon supporting me before, during and after the Chicago Marathon with hugs and Coors Light. Check out that medal!)

I also recently moved out of my lovely parents’ house and into an apartment in Wicker Park with my best friend Emily. I swear I’m alive! I told you I had reasons why I haven’t been blogging!

The reality- All the said excuses above have been wonderful events in my life, but the time has come and I have decided to dedicate more of the little time I have to blogging.

I think it is hard to keep up with blogging because we feel compelled to dish out a life changing post every time we write. My posts may not always be groundbreaking but I can almost always guarantee an opinion or a laugh (Maybe both if I’m really on my A-game).

Stay tuned- I promise to update more frequently!Much love and thanks to everyone who told me to get back to writing. I feel better already.

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May 18, 2011 by Tegan.

What words are you using to describe your life, your friends, your talents and your job? Are they positive or negative?

As marketers and on a more basic level, humans, we must master our words and our thoughts. They ultimately become our marketing campaigns, our actions and our lives.

Make your words more positive today. You never know what could happen.

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May 13, 2011 by Tegan.

It is amazing how one decision can change the course of your life.

This morning I decided to take an earlier train to work. This decision changed the course of my day, my weekend and potentially my life. The train that I was going to take derailed and crashed, resulting in a death and potentially more injuries. The story is still developing.

After I got over the initial shock and depression about the situation and the people injured, I started to feel a little helpless.

Are we all bound to the decisions we make or is there some greater reason why things happen?

Maybe I am thinking a little too cosmically, I saw THOR last night, but for me, this morning was proof that there is something greater up there. Yes, we are masters of our own decisions and the choices we make are our own, however, this morning showed me that I do have guardian angels looking out for me. Never stop being thankful for what you have and the life that you own.

Praying for all those on the Metra 636 this morning.

She got the call today
One out of the gray
And when the smoke cleared
It took her breath away
She said she didn’t believe
It could happen to me
I guess we’re all one phone call from our knees

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