And then the storm came …
Fall semester started off with a bang, alongside my commitment to blog at least once a month as I count down to my 40th birthday. Classes were in full swing, committees were assigned, writing projects outlined on my calendar, and
The Journey to Chapter 40
I had not thought about my last year in my 30s until a friend mentioned it during my birthday celebration. I then started reflecting – as I often do around my birthday – on my life, lessons learned, and my
Chapter 39: The Year of Letting Go
Hello Peeps! I know it has been a long time – nearly 3 months to be exact. Summer came in like a whirlwind with more commitments, travel, and tasks than I anticipated. Now we are just 2 weeks away from
All Summer ’18
It’s crazy to me that I have not written a single blog post since January! Needless to say, life has been busy. I finished my first year as a full-time faculty member and I am nearing the one year mark
Welcome 2018!
Happy New Year! I was supposed to post before the year ended and then I was going to post on the 1st of the New Year … but here we are :-). 2017 was amazing! I finished my doctorate program, relocated,
On Becoming a Better Me …
An excerpt from last month’s post: And then there are those areas where I am not doing as well :-(. Since work began, I struggle to maintain a realistic exercise routine. My eating habits have become shaky with one snack too
Hello October: New Seasons + New Opportunities = New Blessings
It has been three and a half months since I moved and two full months since I’ve been on campus. Time is flying! There are so many wonderful and challenging aspects of my transition; here is a short recap. The
Interviews with My Favorite Fashionistas
Through the decades I have become clearer about my strengths – those areas where I excel and am sometimes a role model for others. Unfortunately, fashion is not one of them :-). While I think I put pieces together to
Happy Birthday to Me!
If you’ve been following my blog or if you follow me on social media, you know I love a great celebration and I LOVE celebrating my birthday. This year is no different, although special in its own right. In many