Today’s prompt: INCLUDE Today, at my work, I had written something summarizing another piece of information (it’s what I do at this job). The client asked for me to include a link to a different site that would help the reader understand more about the topic. Don’t you want to be the hyperlink in others’ […]
Happy 15th Birthday, LinkedIn!
LinkedIn is turning 15. (The birthday is the subject of this blog, along with some interesting infographics about how the world has changed over the 15 years) As part of their birthday celebration, LinkedIn is encouraging people to share their career aspirations when they were 15 years old. #WhenIWas15 I am actually taking this post […]
Five Minute Friday: ADAPT
Today’s prompt: ADAPT Due to a temporary scheduling change at my freelance job, I have adapted to a drastically early wakeup time compared to my usual and (newsflash) I like it! I do set an excessive amount of alarms, though, to make sure I get out of bed to do this work that I like […]
Deciding How Many Kids to Have
A dear friend posted questions to Facebook today in a “thinking out loud” way about how to make decisions regarding whether to have another baby. Before I proceed to break down why I made the childbearing choices I did, I respect every family’s choice. I respect the choice not to have children or to have 18 […]
Five Minute Friday: STUCK
Today’s prompt: STUCK I did something yesterday that hearkened to a different (but somehow similar) point in my life. Back when I lived in New York City, I had been working at my job (that I loved) for a few months, and my boss (who I also loved, mostly), wanted me to return to the […]
When You Want to Escape Problems
At its chrysalis stage, a future butterfly can’t go very far. It remains stationary as the butterfly inside matures. Once the butterfly gains its wings, though, it has options, as long as it has a food source, favorable winds and protection from predators. Eventually, the cycle starts all over as a butterfly deposits eggs to […]