{ (585) Nov/Dec Launch Party last week at Cure. … We all know photography is not my forte. }

ROCHESTER BRAINERY 

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FLOWER CITY FASHIONISTA

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(585) MAG

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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

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{ Killer week last week. Down-in-the-dumps this week. Sometimes, that’s just how it goes. And it’s all the more reason to remind us that our city is a #ROC that #ROCs–and no, I’ll never tire from using that pun. }

It’s no secret that this year has been rough. Even if you don’t read statuses about my health on Facebook + visit my Tumblr Mind Barbara Soul … chances are … you know. { Thing is – you actually have no idea. }

remember winter last year?

It wouldn’t let up. Even when we believed to be in the clear. … My year has been that. I’m happy to report that:

just as winter approaches, I can finally feel the hard shell of life cracking + thawing!

I’m even happier that our Rochester Community is exactly what allows this very light to grow.

 my { last } week wrap-up

1. Rochester Brainery. I’m teaching! Thursday, December 4 from 6:30-8. Career Seekers + Switchers … this one’s for you.
   • I have all the insider intel, the tips + tricks, the personal experience, + the expertise.
   • Career Advising is such a passion of mine. I cannot wait to share the empowering strategies?
   • I actually cannot remember what Rochester was like with The Brainery. I am honored to teach at Rochester Brainery, a mainstay in this community.
   • {Sign-up Here.}
2. Flower City Fashionista. I’m collaborating! Jenny Sanzo is a lady boss. I’m not even sure she knows how she gets it done.
   • From family to advocacy to personal shopping + styling to blogging to socializing to looking damn good.
   • Each month, Flower City Fashionista will feature #ShopLocal posts from BESL.
   • Truly honored. I cannot be more excited.
   • {See why I kind of feel special.}
3. (585) Magazine. I’m freelancing! I am also now published in (585) Magazine’s Nov/Dec issue–“Rise & Dine.” {My article on Fahsye, a boutique in the North Winton neighborhood, is featured on pg. 10!}
   • Editor-In-Chief Leah Stacy is also a lady boss. And the epitome of grace and class.
   • (585) is an incredible resource for Rochester and Rochesterians.
   •  (585) Mag embraces, expounds upon, + enhances our community, our lifestyles, and our city.
   • At only $12/year, I strongly encourage you to subscribe to this publication.
   • If not … pick one up at any number of local stores, including Wegmans.
   • And their Launch Party for this issue at Cure … was baller. Make sure to keep your eye out for the next.
   • {Read + Subscribe here.}
4. Rochester Community Acupuncture. I’m healing! Holistic health + wellness does not have to be expensive. At Rochester Community Acupuncture (RCA) in Village Gate, you decide how much to pay.
   • The sliding scale ranges from $15-$35.
   • Aside from the very real healing they have provided me since January 2014, I’m stoked about the fact that … I’m going to be in a RCA photo shoot!
   • It’s not like they sought-me-out. I just signed-up. But you know why it is a thrill??
   • Rochester is such an incredible community that smaller businesses + organizations call upon patrons to embody the face of their brands. Here are 2 really cool examples: Rochester Brainery + Thread.
   • {Visit website here.}

more to come 

The season is just getting started, and I predict that I shall have much more good news + merriment + Rochester pride to come. …

so stay tuned …

#ROCon

#Rochester

#ROCsteady

XO.