I have learned this lesson in life over and over again. The one about how when things get difficult trying harder only makes things worse. A running injury derails my half marathon plan – trying harder to get well and heal seems to actually slow my recovery. Or worse, I run on, injured, and inevitably get worse, and take even longer to recover. A toxic job situation with a difficult colleague … [Read more...]
Why I haven’t written a word in 2 months
This is the first thing I have written in 6 weeks. Nothing happened specifically, at least nothing noticeable and profound. At first I thought I was just distracted by my day job and several tight deadlines. Then as one week turned into another and another and still no words would come, I tried changing my strategy. Rather than sit in front of a blank screen night after night, I began to read. I … [Read more...]
3 ways to take care of yourself during a stressful time
Recently I had one of those weeks where it felt like literally ever day got a little harder than the day before. I felt bombarded with various home and work projects, including long work hours, changing project expectations, and a client who is tremendously difficult to deal with. During my difficult week, I purposely avoided watching the news as I didn't need the inevitable feeling of hopeless … [Read more...]
2 Red Flags You May Overlook in Dating
I am sitting on my office floor, old journals splayed about. A quest to understand more about who I am in dating sends me alternating between taking sips of wine and holding up a journal and reading the words I wrote in my youth. As I read my own words from age 19, 22, 26, and 30 I find my grown up self surprised at the insight I had in my early years. In every relationship from those years, I … [Read more...]
5 reasons why you should come out to SheFest San Diego this Saturday
Come join me an many other ladies for a fun day in the park this Saturday afternoon! SheFest is a woman-centered event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of women while fostering meaningful connections within the LGBT and larger San Diego community. This one day festival is FREE to ALL and will include music, workshops, games, and more in a safe space where women can … [Read more...]