I was driving with a friend the other day, and we started discussing our mutual distaste of traffic. “It’s the quickest thing to get me upset and stressed out in a hurry,” I said. “Absolutely can’t stand getting stuck in a parking lot when the speed limit is 65 MPH.” “Yeah, I don’t like… Read More The blessing of an interruption
Today I’m honored to be on The Change Blog! Here’s a snippet of the article: A few years ago I received a terrifying email. “We are pleased to inform you that you have been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to South Korea…” Perhaps I should back up a bit. I was in my senior year in… Read More How I Overcame Fear and Found My Love of Teaching, Travel and Chopsticks
As I sit down to write this article, I do so completely mute. It’s true. I have absolutely no voice.
I recently found myself watching an episode of “Undercover Boss,” a TV show in which executives of huge companies go undercover as entry-level workers within their own organization to get an idea of their employees’ views of and experiences with the company.
I love writing. It’s always been rather therapeutic for me. My writing usually parallels pretty closely with my stress levels – the more I write, the less stressed I am. I have been writing for years. I’ve written in journals, submitted to online academic magazines and newsletters, posted notes on Facebook, created a year-long… Read More The only 2 types of real failure
Wahoo, interjection: an expression of joy. Wahoo, noun: a large game and food fish found in warm seas. Wahoo, noun: an amazing restaurant, full of joy, warmth, and great food. That’s what’s printed on the menus of a delightful little eatery in downtown Decatur.
Skiing is a popular pastime in mountainous areas. In the western United States, for example, or plenty of other areas worldwide as well, it’s not uncommon to meet people who own their own ski equipment and hit the slopes every other weekend. In Georgia, however, it’s not such a popular pastime. There are many Georgians… Read More A lesson in humility on the slopes of Colorado
Valentine’s day is coming up, and I’ve been thinking about gifts I’ve given or received in the past from significant others.
I recently read an article by Jeff Goins encouraging writers to listen to critics of their work. Criticism, said Goins, is what helps us to grow and improve our craft as a writer. It is what molds and shapes us into even better versions of ourselves, if we are willing to listen to it with… Read More The life-changing tool that no one wants to use
Today’s post comes from Jess Lander, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Jess is a freelance writer and digital marketer living in the Napa Valley. She will work for wine. For more tips on freelancing, you can visit her blog No Pants Freelance and follow her on Twitter @jesslander. The oldest excuse in the book for not traveling… Read More Four ways to fit in adventure around work
