In October, 2014, I ran a half-marathon with friends in San Jose. It was an incredible process to commit to, train for, and ultimately run 13.1 miles through a beautiful city. During the many, many miles I logged in training, I developed some perspectives and processes that have served in unexpected arenas. The greatest of... Continue Reading →
If you've spent any amount of time with me, it's easy to see that I am a person who sees in structure, organization, and process. I like calendars, to-do lists, plans for growth, and goal targets. These have all been awesome for the wild ride that is my life with two sons and a busy... Continue Reading →
Hi. I've been elsewhere. I'm back. I've recently given a lot of thought to the idea of 'no'. We don't like 'no's. Or, at least, we profess to not like them, although I wonder if that's rooted in a fear that others will not like our 'no's. Projecting our internal fears of others onto ourselves,... Continue Reading →
I know, I know, two coffee-related posts in two days. Sheesh. But here's the deal. This is Friday of my first week at a new job. It's been full. I've been stretched. It's been amazing. And today, I received a beautiful gift. As I was making my latte, I looked up and realized that I... Continue Reading →
My dear readers, Looking through the site, I found this old draft from before. (Love me in all my foibles, but the exact timeline on this one is fuzzy.) I didn't post it, because the moment it which it was written in was too fresh for many. My hope is that it has aged like... Continue Reading →
*Note: this post was originally drafted in December 2012.* Sometimes you get the opportunity to live through an experience, whether personally or vicariously, that forever changes the landscape of a life. That thing that will forever set a line of demarcation of what came before and what comes after. The accident. The death. The loss.... Continue Reading →
I've just purchased three birthday gifts, and I feel like I deserve a freakin' medal. Let me elaborate. My eldest son was invited to multiple birthday parties this weekend. (Oh, the joy of grade-school life) Upon deliberating the inviters, the styles of parties, and who might be there, we landed on two parties with three... Continue Reading →
I’ve been a little lost lately. I entered the life of both-children-in-full-time-school and left a career in direct sales, and in the interim, I feel like I’ve lost tabs on my true north. I know, I have much to be grateful for: husband, home, family, children, God, food, everything that makes my life smoother than... Continue Reading →
I was recently asked to be in a commercial for a local eatery. In the original request, my understanding was that it would be a crowd scene shot, looking to fill the restaurant, bring your kids, eat cupcakes, it'll be fun kind of commercial. Awesome! Excuse to get out with the family and get free... Continue Reading →
I was recently presented with a question as to my opinion on a political issue, and it got me thinking. A lot. And I've come to some conclusions. So here you have it, my all-inclusive primer on making political decisions. You're welcome! 1) Care. If you don't give a hoot's hoot about something, either excuse... Continue Reading →
CC: What's on my mind 