Oh goodness, Day 50 almost came and went as I try to wrap up some things for spring break. This means that my email will slow down, meetings will cease, and I’ll have some time to catch up on my reading, writing, and others things I have been putting off for spring break. Here’s some […]
I have been lucky in my life to have a supportive, extremely fun group of girlfriends at various stages in my life; this is especially true as I turn 40. I couldn’t feel more grateful and blessed. I realized today on Tara’s 40th birthday that I have known her since I was 5 years old. […]
Yesterday I got caught up in thinking too much about the future, and one of my dear friends basically called me out by posting this to my facebook wall. I’m just gonna leave it right here for us all to ponder.
It’s one thing to know things intellectually about ourselves, and as an academic, I am really good about intellectualizing feelings and rationalizing things. I can persuade myself and provide analysis about my thoughts, feelings, actions. And almost everything I’ve ever put my whole mind and heart and sheer will into, I have achieved. But, there […]
20 Reasons Why Working At Summer Camp Is The Best Job You’ll Ever Have.
I swam competitively as a child (until I got my driver’s license at 15), and I am pretty sure I could break records for treading water. It’s a metaphor I use often during weeks when there’s lots to accomplish and extenuating circumstances wreak havoc on “getting shit done”. But I remind myself that sometimes you […]
I have been on fb from almost the very beginning. According to the movie, 8 years years. Below is my movie. It reminded me of some great moments and just how important my fb friends have supported me over the years AND especially in the last 2 years. Post by Michelle Eble.
Two years ago today Shane started a new job as VP of Quality Operations at a pharma company in Rocky Mount, NC. I thought he began in February, but I was reminded through his fb statis that today was his two year anniversary. He wasn’t looking for a new position, but a recruiter called, and […]
Today we went to the 4th Annual Jolly Skull Beer Fest, and we had a great time. We tried lots of different beers, and I may have found two new favorites. I found this So-Cal Orange witbier from the Coronado Brewing Company, which I kept going back for. It had a subtle touch of citrus […]
Busy day. 2 mile run. Teaching. Started work on a new article. So excited. Now, happy hour! It’s a great way to end a busy week and begin a weekend. A more substantial post tomorrow. Have a great weekend!!