On changing the narrative.
Until recently I had been in a bit of a downward spiral. Some of the stuff I had been working on didn’t come to fruition. Other projects wrapped up without any imminent next steps. Strategic networking opportunities felt few and far between. I started actively searching job boards instead of only passively checking them when […]
On worrying about my dog.
When we lived in Hoboken we didn’t worry about our dog while traveling because we knew our little guy was being cared for by my parents or, when they weren’t available, our amazing dog sitter. Since we live in Austin and neither is an option I’m freaking out about our upcoming weekend trip. There are so […]
On bananas.
Because I thought this was a funny story: I was in a great mood while grocery shopping on Sunday. It helped that Staci at the deli counter did a fantastic job slicing my cold cuts. And that everyone at my preferred H-E-B is so nice. While unloading my cart onto the belt, my bananas apparently […]
On running.
I hate running. Despite this, there are times when I am inspired to go for a run. During those moments of inspiration I lace up my sneakers, all the while thinking, “But you hate running.” Yet I step outside, excited about hitting the trail. “Today, I won’t hate running,” I tell myself. I pick a playlist. Turn […]
On building a complete life.
My in-laws left today. They stayed with us for a week. I could write about the overall experience of having your in-laws stay with you for a week, but the big takeaway would be this: Every family is different and has their own unique way of existing while in each other’s company. As the outsider, you […]