UPDATE 4/8/13- I just read this blog post from Jen Lancaster, one of my favorite memoirists. It’s a good counterpoint to the seriousness of the issues of women’s ego and compensation in the workplace. I promise, you will laugh: Jen Lancaster on Channing Tatum ………………………………………………… I recently signed up for Elance, a website that finds jobs for […]
Self Improvement
5 Things To Do When Making A Big Decision
When it comes to making a big decision, I take my time. I always want to go where my gut points me, but since my gut doesn’t always communicate clearly, I can’t decide right away. I have to take days, even weeks to think it out, talk it out, and sometimes put it aside. And […]
Resolution Check-In
It’s finally March! That means spring is around the corner. Hooray! It also means we’ve been through two months of 2013 so far. How is everyone doing on their New Year’s resolutions? Were you able to make ones that fit your wants, needs and lifestyle? Were you successful at keeping them? Here are my original […]
Life Is About… Change
From the time of the first humans, we’ve been conditioned to adapt to change. Sometimes the changes are swift: a lion jumps down from a tree right in front of you; you’re driving and your car catches on fire. Sometimes the changes are slow: an ice age descends; long-held morals and traditions are broken. But […]
Life Is About… Experiences
Think about your favorite book or movie. What was your favorite part of it? Was it when the main character was sitting around, thinking about her problems? Or was it when she was out solving them? Chances are, you prefer the latter. I do, too. Why? Because doing something is always more interesting and memorable than […]
Life Is About… Expectations
The other night around midnight, Edwin awoke as usual with a brief fussy noise which quickly escalated to a cry. I reached into the co-sleeper and the moment he felt his hands on me, he switched from his “I’m awake, come get me” cry to his “I want to eat” cry (which goes something like, […]