Release The word I have chosen as my focus this year is Release. This, in part, is an extension of my word from past year(s), Simplify. To me, the concept of release captures letting go of clutter, yes, but also unhealthy emotional attachments, and release of pre-conceived notions of who I should…
This, surprisingly, is another post I am finding difficult to write. Is this what irony feels like? I came to the realization that I don’t have a good sense of what “success” looks like. But in a profession like writing, I think that looks different for each person. So, then,…
Invalid reasons that I put things I want to do on hold: What are you waiting for? For my meds to stabilize To hear back about the We Need Diverse Books mentorship application To hear back about the Futurescapes application * To hear back from job applications To feel like…
This post has been surprisingly difficult to write. I have been candid about my mental health from my first diagnosis with major depressive disorder (as evidenced by the depression category here on my site). It is only because I talked with others / read about others experiences that I sought…
Eat I’ve never been great at eating. For several years in elementary school I did not stray from my favorite, peanut butter sandwich. It took a trip to Europe (1998) to break me out of the plain, familiar food routine. My sibling suspects me to a super-taster, so I don’t…
It has been nearly nine months since the universe decided to shake-up the snow globe of my life. The first couple of months at my new job, it was a rare day that I didn’t cry at the unexpected change. My bosses understood, and I am grateful for their patience…
I have entertained at least a half dozen ways to write this post. Here is where I’m at today, now that I’ve sat down to actually write it. The Scenario I’ve been Manager of the Institutional Repository(IR)1 in practice since 2012, officially 2014. It was part of our Digital Production…
“You’ve put off the course work for the online workshop you were so eager for. You won’t catch up now, so don’t bother. Let’s just check that “fail” box.” “You misunderstood directions, and didn’t communicate, because you didn’t realize you misunderstood. You are a failure. A huge disappointing failure.” “You…
Since 42 is the ultimate answer, I figured this birthday I would commit to answering the first 42 questions I get via my blog, facebook or twitter. I may even answer them truthfully.
This piece of art is small and simple. The nazar is a talisman that is supposed to ward one from the evil eye curse, the recipient of which suffers misfortune or injury. It was a common sight on our 2010 trip to Turkey. Toby had just completed a research trip…