I know many states have lifted their shelter-in-place restrictions and for some, life is getting to a more normal state. In Texas, the story is much different. I live in Austin, and while we technically are not under a shelter-in-place rule right now, we are being told to stay home and businesses are required to […]
MoreHappy Valentine’s Day! As this day crept closer and closer, I wondered if I should even address it here or not. But, I am in the midst of teaching a round of my Blogging for Beginner’s course at UT, and it is in these times that I often have to come clean about this blog: […]
MoreI had a troubling incident at the end of 2019 that really got me thinking about my attitude. Now, I’ve written about my attitude here before, and I’m fully-aware that having a positive attitude is definitely not my calling card. I’m not a Pollyanna, I’m rational and logical by nature, and I call things like […]
MoreWe are almost a full month into 2020 and I’m fully-immersed into my list of goals for the year. However, I am already noticing that some of my goals conflict with each other, which I thought might happen. The thing is, I didn’t realize how much it would bother me. Out of all my goals, […]
MoreToday is THE day! Per usual, I booked the earliest flight out of Austin to get to San Fran — of course, not realizing when I booked this flight six months ago that after my New York trip, early mornings have become my least favorite thing. But alas, here I go! I’ve been wanting to […]
MoreOver the last few months, I’ve caught myself getting annoyed with social media. Hey, no big deal, you might think. But digital marketing is my job. Social Media is a Necessary Evil The thing is, social media has become a necessary evil if you’re a business or a brand looking to succeed, at all. Some […]
MoreWhat an interesting day to be giving an update on my personal fitness challenge, after I ate total junk this weekend! Ugh. But really, it’s been two months since I started my personal fitness challenge in an effort to feel a little more like myself. My goals for the challenge are to get a handle […]
MoreOne of the biggest ways I’ve been able to sustain my career as the CEO of My Life is that I’ve kept the faith. I’ve maintained the belief that I have a diverse, extensive skill set that’s needed in the current market. I’ve held out hope that as long as I get out of bed, […]
MoreAbout six months ago, I started noticing that a lot of my clothes didn’t fit. Tops that were once loose were becoming tight in the arms, and my jeans dug so deep into my stomach, that I’d have a mark in my skin even a day after taking them off. When I saw pictures of […]
MoreIt’s April 1st and that means I’ve survived my first quarter as a full-time contractor — no joke. Part of me can’t believe it, and the other part of me feels like there was really no other road to take. As I write this, I’m sitting on my couch, “Shark Tank” is on, and I’ve […]
MoreAt the beginning of 2018, I vowed to really start getting rid of things — mostly things in my closet, clothes that I hardly wear. While I did get rid of piles of clothes, my apartment still seemed full of stuff. Once I started working for myself, one of the projects I wanted to work […]
MoreOne of the first things I did when I ventured on my own was create a giant list of services I could offer and determine how much to charge for them. It’s not as easy as it sounds. The work I do is all stuff I enjoy doing, which helps, but we all have to […]
MoreI was having a conversation with a colleague a few weeks ago, catching up on life. I was telling her about my upcoming trip overseas and that I’d started planning a trip back to New York City this summer. “Wow, you are just LIVING your life!” she said. Yeah… I’ve been sort of on a […]
MoreI have never been one to let go of anything. In fact, I hold onto things longer than I should, to the point that it’s problematic. I hold onto everything. From physical mementos in photo boxes and clothes that don’t fit to memories (the good and the bad) and grudges. I am really, really bad […]
MoreFor the last month, I’ve struggled to get a good night’s rest. Sleep is an interesting battle for me, and likely for lots of people. I have struggled with sleep for a large chunk of my life. There are times when it was a bigger deal than others — I could probably run decently on […]
MoreIt has been a personal philosophy of mine for many years — and I’m sure many of my fellow hustlers out there have a similar mentality — that you’ve got to have as many “sticks in the fire” as possible. For me, the “sticks” are opportunities, or methods, and the fire is success… or money. […]
MoreHere we go — another week! I can’t believe I’ve been out of office life for six whole weeks. In some ways, it seems like I’ve been doing this forever, but in other ways, I feel like I’m still trying to find the right groove. One of the most common questions people have asked me […]
MoreI’m three weeks into working for myself (i.e. CEO of my life), and I have already learned so much about how to succeed on this chosen path. When I announced (on this blog) that I was going to start working for myself, I also mentioned that 9-5 jobs have always been difficult for me. For […]
MoreNo, this isn’t a Trump-driven cry for saying “Merry Christmas”. This is about the fact that my Christmas tree is still up, fully decorated, and lit 24/7. I know today is January 6, and ever since December 26, I’ve been seeing people post on social media about the appropriate time to take down and put […]
MoreHowdy! You might notice that “The Bitter Lemon” got a bit of a facelift. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now, but it took me a bit to find something that felt right. So, welcome! It’s still going to be the same content you’re used to, just a bit of a different […]
MoreA few months ago, I wrote about a situation at my job where a coworker called me out for having a bad attitude (you can read all about it here). In a nutshell, I have often been called out for having a bad attitude, and as of January 2018, I decided it was really annoying […]
MoreIn May, I took a Bucket List trip to Denver, Colorado to see Khalid in concert at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. While I was waiting for the show to start, I saw the image above flash on a screen promoting a concert in September. “The Miseducation of Lauren Hill 20th Anniversary Tour”, the screen […]
MoreLabor Day weekend, I went to the outlet mall to catch some highly-anticipated sales. After almost shopping ’til I dropped, I stopped by a store I’ve recently come to love: Five Below. It’s a place you have to be in the mood to look, but everything is $5 or below. I’ve bought some pretty cool […]
MoreAs many of you know, my dad passed away on February 3. This has been the most trying time of my life – and although I haven’t felt comfortable enough to share much about my dad, I’m really thankful I have this outlet, and people who read it and can related to the story of […]
MoreI remember the first boy/girl pool party I went to. I was in 8th grade, it was the summer of 1998, and I wore a navy blue two-piece from Limited Too. It was a halter top that had turquoise piping and the bottoms were little shorts. I don’t remember being particularly nervous or worried about […]
MoreAs we head into the holiday weekend, I wanted to write a bit on John McCain. I will admit, if you asked me even a year ago my thoughts on Senator McCain, I would have rolled my eyes. I probably don’t have to say it, but I’m a die-hard liberal. I don’t agree with McCain’s […]
MoreI wish I could say this post was a giant metaphor – something about me searching for my purpose in life, but no. I’m actually talking about being hungry, and food. The past few days, I’ve been feeling a little weird. My hunger is the same, but literally NOTHING sounds good to eat. In fact, […]
MoreI’ve written a little bit (or maybe a lot) about living your dreams, reaching for your goals, and in general, living life to its fullest. I have always felt a sense of urgency in my life and, although I’m not entirely sure the reasoning for it, I have felt it even more since my dad’s […]
MoreI’ve been practicing yoga for a long time – several years, off and on. When I say “yoga” here, I am referring to the movements you’ve probably come to know whether you’ve taken a yoga class or not. Last month, I signed up with a yoga studio for 30 days to see how I liked […]
MoreWe’re already a week into August, and I have been thinking a lot about the goals I set for myself this year. It’s time to check-in and see what I’ve done and what I’ve got left to do, because I refuse to let another year pass without doing these things! Raise the standard (In progress) […]
MoreLast night was yet another showcase for my Dance Austin Studio family. This was the Summer Meltdown, Take 2, which was a music video series. It was, of course, different from other showcases Dance Austin has hosted in the past – it was a four-week series followed by a video shoot, instead of a live […]
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