It’s the Little Things

Being the new person in the office is never fun, and often times can be rather intimidating. We just hired a new PR Specialist in my office and as usual she is going through her process of adjusting to the quirks and daily shuffles of our office. Remembering what it was like to be new […]

Happily (?) Ever After

Disney is has coined the term “happily ever after”. I grew up as many girls do in the United States, living in a world of my own supplemented by the Disney fairy tales. As a child, I took Disney’s stories to be the indisputable truth as well as the norm. I had no idea what […]

Breaking Bad and Business

After surviving the organization of the dreaded back cubicle I retreated to my house after Netflix announced the availability of the 5th season of AMC’s hit show, Breaking Bad. At first, I wasn’t sure what exactly was so intriguing about this show. Just your average high school chemistry teacher, turned drug lord/kingpin. However, the more […]

Storage Space S.O.S.

Help! I have been swallowed by the back cubicle! We all have that one storage space in our office that is the equivalent of a black hole. If you have misplaced something, chances are it will magically reappear there. But why does that area have to be such a hazard? We all need storage space. […]

Superhero Status

Work: this is a daily thing for most of us now. Today my twelve year old sister was texting me while she was at home doing her chores. At twelve, she tends to forget that I have a job, and asked me what I was doing. I responded, telling her that I was working. She […]

So that was college, huh?

As I drove the 45 minute stretch of I-5 to my job in Portland this morning it dawned on me… I just finished college. Whoa, what? The last four years have gone sped by far too quickly. I have made so many memories and am amazed that I am alive to tell some of the […]

Duckin’ Out

College is coming to an end. Yep, you read right. I am graduating. As terrifying as that is to imagine at this moment, I can’t say I haven’t enjoyed the ride. Four years ago I stepped onto the University of Oregon campus for the very first time. It was frigid, blustery, and in true Oregon […]

Where’s the Disconnect?

Assessment: who are you? Knowing your audience is key for any type of interaction. You need to be alert, and aware of who you are speaking to at all times to avoid a communication disconnect. Communication disconnects are one of the largest sources of frustration in the office. Why don’t they get it? Are you […]

Go Forth and Create!

I am a classic over-thinker. A perfectionist to the core, I analyze the details down to the smallest component imaginable. I have known this fact for years, and it is one of my biggest flaws. Every day is a new battle with my obsession with details. Now, I’m not saying being detail-oriented is a bad […]

The Challenge of Compliments

Compliments are hard. It doesn’t matter if you are the one giving the compliment or receiving it, they are difficult. They are not difficult for the reasons you might think, however. Saying “thank you” or showing appreciation is common in American culture. There are so many different ways to say and show that you genuinely […]