Mrs. Watson

I was a smart kid. I walked into my Kindergarten pre-screening knowing my ABC's and how to count. But I was terrified. There she was--Mrs. Watson. She looked like a witch. I ran and hid under the desk desperately trying to get out of the situation. She came and grabbed my arm and plucked me...

Breathe it in, this is 32.

It has taken me almost a month to absorb the fact that I am now 32. If I live to be 96, I am a 1/3 of the way through my life. WEIRD. I am happy to say that I am actively trying to pack in as many experiences, growth opportunities and adventures as possible,...

Let’s be friends.

I have been dying to write. I have been choosing other priorities over writing and I feel this itchy feeling under my skin that I just cannot quite place. I think this feeling of a low level chronic anxiousness is because I have not been able to express myself the way I need to and...

Driving with Strangers.

A lot of things can happen in a short amount of time. I will make it quick, but also give my experiences what they are owed. I quit my job at Expedia. I was overqualified, underpaid, micromanaged, mislead, and breaking my trust does not work well with me...especially when I can make more money and...

Emily, your turn.

I made it through the onset of my new career endeavor. 5 weeks of training later, I have felt a lot of the feels--nerves, self-doubt, insecurity, confidence, exhaustion, excitement, anxiety, anxiety and anxiety. But. I didn't miss ONE DAY. I didn't miss ONE MINUTE. I wanted to run away several times when I was faced...