Some, we will learn to remember. Some, we will never forget.

Some, we will learn to remember. Some, we will never forget.
I doled out whatever I could to help the self proclaimed selfless institution that is the PTA out in the only way I was able. And it simply wasn’t good enough for you.
In today’s environment, no one feels compelled to “show up” anymore. We don’t need to respond to emails or texts in real time (or at all). The phone really isn’t ringing, so there’s no need to answer a call to action.
We have room for you in the front row she says. I have comfortably moved into my seat in the back left corner of the gigantic ballroom, now lined with rows and rows of black draped tables and outdated upholstered chairs. I have unpacked my essentials- computer, blackberry, personal phone, bottle of Smart Water- when …
Continue reading The Invitation I Couldn’t Refuse… What Happened Next?
Winded, I look up to see I just got tossed by a 12 year old girl with an athletic build on her way to the “free candy” table at my industry conference. Instinctively I think, I wish my kids were here with me. But really, I don’t. For a moment, I think, I really miss …
I could’ve been so much more... now I know it’s all about taking the risk.
Rules were made to be broken, and so were New Year's Resolutions right? This is why I didn't make any this year. No "do more of this", or "try harder at that". No more results oriented goals. This is why I didn't pen the typical New Year's blog post at all either. This year, I'm …
Continue reading Dessert Before Dinner and Other Habits To Break
A year and five days ago I did a thing. I started this blog to journal my quest to have it all- career, family, and a fruitful writing gig on the side. I was going to write about being a real life hustler; a working mom, a loving wife, a successful career woman, and people …
I always bring a box of tissues. Year after year, after working my butt off to be the best employee, the biggest producer- while also striving to be an amazing wife and mom- I walk into that office for my year end review, and end up devastated and sobbing. Why the surprises? Haven't we all …
Continue reading My Feedback on Feedback: There are Drawbacks
No one would ever mistake me for an early adopter. I mean, I'm blogging for the first time like a decade after they became cool. I have an hour or two to kill each and every day when I commute to work. Sometimes more when I'm traveling on business. I had a nice repertoire of …