Pursuing a new job is a full-time job. It is exciting, full of hope and promise, but it can also be draining. To supplement the work and to support my stability while riding the waves, I’ve been keeping very busy! This blog post outlines some of the activities that are filling my time, heart, and soul.
Read MoreNE School Communicator of the Year Award Acceptance /
On May 10, 2024 I received the first New England School Communicator of the Year Award - an honor I don’t take lightly. It was a beautiful capstone to six years of my professional life, six years of creating something from nothing, six years of deep community connection, six proud years that I approached with passion.
Read MoreA Story, a Reaction, and Finally a Question… /
Attending the premiere for a short film produced by two Northeastern students prompted me to post this blog - one I was already mapping out in my head. I can’t be the only person to utilize music as a means of emotional connect or support to get through the difficult time of a layoff and job hunting. My hope is that others will read this on my blog, LinkedIn, or Facebook and add songs to my growing playlist!
Read MoreA Love Letter to My Community /
I’ve been living and breathing FPS since March of 2018. I’ve been so fortunate to have a job I love - where my skill set marketing and communications could be utilized to support and benefit my community while shining a light on the amazing things that public schools have to offer. Unfortunately, my time with FPS is coming to an end by June 30th.
I committed to learning, leading and growing in my field and truly thought I would retire here so I am sad to not continue in my role. As I prepare to move on, I wanted to share this letter with my fellow community members.
Read MoreMemorial Charms /
To honor those who couldn’t attend our wedding, I decided to hang mini picture frames to my bouquet with photos of those who passed and were closest to me and to Dave. We also had a ‘Tree of Life’ to honor the broader group of family members who couldn’t be there in person.
Read MoreIs Breast Best? /
I loved breastfeeding - but it didn’t come easy or without sacrifice. I did not love pumping. In this post from February of 2015, I shared the start of my breastfeeding and pumping journey.
Read MoreRectal Prolapse in Toddlers /
Potty Training looks different for different kids. It varies from child to child. We had a frustrating, yet relatively typical experience with out older son. However, my little guy with all the weird things was the one to teach us about Rectal Prolapse.
Read MoreThe Sweat Test /
In this post from November 2020, I shared our experience with a Sweat Test that Phoenix needed to have following some constipation issues as a toddler. Hopefully sharing our experience helps another parent who might be embarking on the same journey.
Read MorePhoenix Rises from the Ashes /
Phoenix is proud to call himself our rainbow baby. He knows the significance of his name and that he completed our family. In this post from May of 2017, I share his birth story.
Read MoreDesmond’s Story /
He came a week early and has been a fast guy ever since! In this blog post originally written in September of 2014, I documented Desmond’s birth story.
Read MoreThe Chuppah /
Neither Dave nor I are super religious, but we are happy with how we were raised and wished to incorporate tradition and meaningful elements into our wedding ceremony. One item I pursued very intentionally was our Chuppah and I could not have been happier with the final result!
Read MoreThe Hunt… Take 2 /
In this blog post, I explore the differences from my 2012 hunt and my 2016 hunt. I had more experience and a better understanding of what moved me, but I was still looking for daily excitement, goals and results to drive success and accomplishment; new teammates, leaders, and culture. I was still looking for a professional home – not just a job.
Read MoreI call it “The Hunt” /
When it’s time to look for a job, I call it ‘The Hunt‘. Why? Because it’s the skillful tracking and acquisition of an elusive target! For me, a new job isn’t just a new source of livelihood. It is my daily excitement, goals and results to drive success and accomplishment; new teammates, leaders, and culture. This was ‘The Hunt’ that led me to Staples.
Read MoreHow to Apply LipSense Like a PRO /
LipSense is a long-lasting, smudge-proof, kiss-proof, budge-proof lipstick that is AMAZING!!! It comes in so many colors and can be mixed to make new colors. Learn how to apply it like a pro!
Read MoreWoman with Passion – A Moment to Reimagine /
This post is a reminder to myself (and you), that it’s important to find ways of feeling a sense of accomplishment and to challenge yourself to explore your passion – whatever it is or whatever it was & with whatever time you have.
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