About Me
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Eran. I know you’re curious about the spelling – my name actually comes from my grandmother’s initials (Elizabeth Ruth Armstrong Norton). She often painted as a hobby and would sign her paintings ERAN.
I’m the girl that loves pink, but rarely wears it. I’m the girl that celebrates red gumboots, and loves to stand in the rain. I’m the girl that lives off laughter, but would die without silence. I’m the girl that believes a smile can make a difference in anyone’s day.
I’ll do anything to make you laugh. I’m authentically and genuinely curious. I’m contagious and I’m subtle, and I know when to be one and not the other.
I’m playful, surprising and honest. I have a song in my head at all times. I want to hear your story and I wholeheartedly believe you can do anything.
I believe in Santa Claus, and toothfairies, and karma, and fate – not as ethereal, unexplained and magical things, but as manifestations of our own incredible faith, goodness and kindness. I believe in people.
I’m the girl that would rather believe that you’re just having a bad day, than you’re an asshole.
I’m the girl that believes, at the heart of it all, that we all want the same things – love, compassion, understanding, kindness – and we all deserve those things. The way we receive those things and the way we give them might be different, and that’s what makes each of us beautifully unique.
I am many things. But my main focus in my life is to live it authentically. I’m living my life out loud and listening to my gut every step of the way.
I quit my com
fortable job as an event coordinator with a non-profit organization in 2007. I was miserably unhappy. I loved the people I worked with but I hated the work and the office environment. I had a list in my head of all the things I wanted to do “some day” and I was slowly realizing I was never going to do those things. I was too comfortable and too afraid to do anything about it. I had panic attacks and anxiety problems. My heart and my body were telling me to stop living the life that I thought was “expected” of me.
It took time – and many words of encouragement, many tears, many moments of utter terror - but eventually I put myself on the path to living the life I wanted. And so began my blogging day. This blog is to inspire others to live the life they want – to begin their quest for happiness.
If you’ve found yourself here, there must be a reason why. Welcome. Nice to meet you 
It’s nice to see you here too. Happiness takes courage which only the lucky find.
Good luck Eran, I know it’s going to be amazing for you.
Actually Eran is a very common Israeli name.
I’ve heard that! Alas, I have no Israeli roots!
Hey girl… we ALL should be on a quest… to make changes… to explore, learn, take risks, love, love again, maybe again! I will never ever ‘sit’again, and be unhappy for long, if there is any way in my power to do something about it! I’m glad you said that quarterlifequestfolk can be in their 50′s (or almost 60′s!) Go girl!
My mom is awesome
how wonderful that you took that leap of faith!!! thanks for creating this community for like minded freedom and joy seekers! isn’t life fun?
a friend forwarded me your blog and I am soo happy she did! I feel like your writing down everything I think about but passed on as impossible. I’m doing it.
Thanks Stacy! I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the blog! I used to feel like a lot of things were impossible – but it was my own inhibitions that were holding me back. I don’t really have much to lose – and the things I do lose, weren’t worth having in the first place
Ahhhh, I see now
Wow, it’s so encouraging to read that someone else has been able to do this and thrive. Finding happiness is what life is all about, and it’s amazing that so many of us settle rather than pursue our dreams.
You are truly inspiring!
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I’m always amazed at how like minded people find like minded people. Even if it is in the tangled web of the world wide web, from one side of a massive country to another. One of my nearests and dearests and I have been taking on the Quarterlife Quest, to borrow your term, as well! Unsatisfied to simply sit and let the crisis railroad us, we’ve become David to this massive Goliath by doing 30 new things before we do 30. Your spirit and achievements are an inspiration. So looking forward to following you!
@Wee C – 30 things before 30! I love it!!! totally scoping out your blog
“If you’ve found yourself here, there must be a reason why…”
I fully agree with that!
I’m very happy to have found this blog… I’m 25 and everything I’ve read about the quarterlife ‘crisis’ leaves me overwhelmed and more confused than I started, but now I refuse to be in crisis! I am on a quest!
@Nyssette YES!!!! I love that you’ve found yourself here – welcome! Can’t wait to get to know you better!
Hi Eran,
I just want to thank you for your uplifting and inspiring writing, and for sharing you energy and inspiriation with us all!
I found your blog via your comment on Michelle’s When I Grow Up blog which I was led to through Etsy’s “Etsy Success” email series… Degrees of separation, huh?
Anyway, I’m doing the research and dreaming of the ‘handmade’ life I’m going to have, but my main focus right now is to learn to live in the joyous moment with my two gorgeous kids and my amazing husband!!
I am so grateful for the chance to read and respond to such positive and thought provoking blogs!!
Thank you!
@Julie wow! thanks for your lovely comment! i’m glad those degrees of separation led you here! and i’m excited to hear where your dreams will lead you – keep us posted, k?
Hi Eran,I just want to thank you for your uplifting and inspiring writing, and for sharing you energy and inspiriation with us all!I found your blog via your comment on Michelle’s When I Grow Up blog which I was led to through Etsy’s “Etsy Success” email series… Degrees of separation, huh?Anyway, I’m doing the research and dreaming of the ‘handmade’ life I’m going to have, but my main focus right now is to learn to live in the joyous moment with my two gorgeous kids and my amazing husband!!I am so grateful for the chance to read and respond to such positive and thought provoking blogs!!Thank you!
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Hi Eran!
I am so excited for you! Your willingness to be so open is an inspiration to all that come into contact with you and your blog!
Shine on!
XO Katrina
Hello to you! Even though I already know you, it’s neat to know you again! Here I am pushing forty (I refuse to use the actual numbers) and I am just learning to surf in the joy that is life. I think I was always just floating in it. Check out “Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way” by Dan Buettner.
As your amazing mom says…no more sitting still and being unhappy! xo
Eran,
you are courageous, dose of celebration, and life light!
Thank you!
Patti
Hello Eran.
I arrived to your blog from a Ramona L. Anderson’s quote, and I’m glad I did.
I was literally blown away in your “about me” of some words that you have used: 1)To live a life authentically. 2) live out loud. 3)listening to gut feelings and last but not least QUEST FOR HAPPINESS. Thank you.
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