Creating a Culture of Connection

I am an absurdly busy person. It’s no secret that I spend most of my “free time” (away from work) moonlighting. Most often, I create my own stress. I am deadline driven, and detail oriented. In the midst of my stress-induced illness, I was often asked why I “bother” to do any of this “extra” […]

Doing the Right Thing- Unexpected Additions

Everyone hates calling the bank. Picking up the phone and dialing that 1-800 number further reinforces that something is wrong. It’s no secret that I’m terrified of being broke. Being a creature of habit, it has become part of my daily routine to check my bank accounts twice daily (morning and evening). Not only does […]

Stay Humble & Hustle- An Open Letter To My Readers

This week I really struggled with what to write. Me without words? I know, it’s shocking. So I figured I could take this writer’s block and turn it into something useful. There is an incredible amount of pressure in the inter webs, and by extension, the blogosphere. It seems like everyone has something to say […]

A Taste of My Own Medicine- Perfectionist Problems

It always seems easier to give advice than to take it. This seems to be a common problem with my generation. We have grand ideas and viable solutions to problems, but fail to apply them to our own lives. So what happens when we don’t heed our own warnings and ignore the signals of distress? […]

On Saying “No”

“No” seems to be the first word for many children, but as we grow older the use seems to dissipate. As previously mentioned, I am an ENFJ with protagonist tendencies. My Strenghtsfinder test revealed multiple strengths in the Executing category as well. Two of my strengths are Achiever and Responsibility. For reference: Achiever: People strong […]

Absolutely Authentic- Being Genuine in an Era of “Fake News”

In the era of Photoshop and Snapchat filters, it is difficult to find anything genuine. The lines between fiction and fact are blurred. This year alone, we have coined the terms “alternative facts” and “fake news”. As a society, we guard ourselves so carefully that we fear being vulnerable. In a previous post, I talked […]

Don’t Be a Garbage Human- An Eclipse PSA

In case you haven’t heard, or have been living in a cave somewhere: The Eclipse happens this Monday. All Oregonians have been warned to stay off the roads, fill up our gas tanks, do our shopping early, and to stay home (if possible). My little town is lucky enough to be stationed on the Path […]

Straight Up Stumped

As creatives, we feel it is our duty to make things constantly. We tinker, revise, and build. In school they remind us that our process should be free flowing and unique to us. But what happens when that process stops and it feels like all of your good ideas have forsaken you? If you’re anything […]

The NEW American Dream

No, this isn’t an online Lularoe popup party, a message about Shakeology or an It-Works post. I’m not here to sell you anything at all. You are welcome to exit the post at any time, just click that nifty little “x”. That’s it! Painless! No long-winded message trying to convince you why you need my […]

Being Interesting

As a generation, Millennials are constantly reminded that we need to be different. In my earlier post, I talked about what makes me different. But this begs the question, does this make me interesting? As kids, we were told to go to college and that this would help us stand out in the workplace. Unfortunately, […]