On reconnecting.
Back in Hoboken there was this “kid” Jovann. I refer to him as a “kid” because I first met him when he was a teenager hanging around the basketball court across from the dog park. By the time we moved he was in his twenties, but still a park regular. Anyway, the kid loved dogs. And […]
On “the challenge.”
I’ve always feared publicly putting myself out there because I assume people won’t like me or that they’ll think I’m a fraud. I can trace this fear back to high school when people actually didn’t like me, for reasons unbeknownst to me. That scarring only thickened when I was regularly told during annual reviews that I […]
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 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 […]
On making friends.
One of my major fears moving to Austin was that a few months after we got settled and the excitement of moving to a new state wore off, the husband and I would be friendless. Without friends, we would spend all of our free time focused on each other and only each other. No bueno. […]