Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyI Don’t “Fit In” With The Popular CrowdAnd I don’t care anymore. When you live in a cookie cutter world being different is a sin. So you don’t stand out but you don’t fit in… from Hanson’s song, Weird The Struggle When I was a kid, I thought I loved Hanson because of their upbeat melodies and gorgeous, long hair. But as I listened…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyI’m Quitting My Job TomorrowTomorrow, I am putting in my resignation. I have been working in my current full-time role since June 1st. Though it’s only been 5 months of me working on this team, it has felt like the longest, most painful job I’ve ever had. When you get a gut feeling about…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyIf You’re Dreading Family Holiday Conversations, This Tool Will HelpThis simple visualization tool taught by therapists can help any social experience you encounter (psst: it’s not alcohol). — There’s nothing like the Holiday season! It’s the time of year to indulge in what makes us feel cozy and warm. That can be anything and everything from beautiful lights and decorations, to candles, and spending time with loved ones. Sometimes though, that last one can give some of us…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyConversations I Want To Have As I Get OlderThe conversations we have with the people we interact with in this life are some of the most treasured, valued things we have. Think about it. Conversations are the gateway to knowledge, wisdom, emotional connection, empathetic realizations, and memories that last a lifetime. …Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyBeauty and Gratitude In SimplicityThere’s a bittersweet feeling in the air for me as the Summer makes its gradual evolution into Autumn each year. The beach days are fewer and further between. The daylight hours get a little shorter. There are premature crisp leaves starting to accumulate in the corners of my neighbors’ driveways. …Simple Living3 min readSimple Living3 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·20 hours agoMember-onlyDiversified Fulfillment: My New Life MotoAnd why you should make it yours, too — Adulting is hard. Growing up, we’re conditioned to believe we must complete tasks A, B, and C in order to become an expert in area X, without any consideration for areas Y or Z. But has anyone really paused to consider how abnormal this is? Thankfully, more discussions are taking…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Jan 27Member-onlyHave You Featured Guest Writers On Your Blog Before?Because I’m Going To — Tonight, my lifelong, dear friend (who is honestly more like my brother) asked if he could be featured on my blog. I was so thrilled when he asked, especially since I have been encouraging him to start a Medium page for himself. …Writer2 min readWriter2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Jan 27Member-onlyStop Aspiring For A Spot In The In CrowdAppreciate Your Own Crowd, and Everyone Else In Your Life For Who They Are — Raise your hand if this sounds familiar to you: Growing up, you never really quite “fit in”. After many failed attempts at trying to blend in with the popular crowd at the lunch table, at recess, or with the same outfits, your soul still felt a yearning for something you…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Jan 12Member-onlyNew Year’s This or That Challenge!Thank you for the nomination Brett Jenae Tomlin for another ToT Challenge for New Year’s! This one is going to bring out some deep feels, I can already tell. …Life Lessons9 min readLife Lessons9 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Jan 10Member-onlyEndometriosis: A Week In The Life Of One Woman’s ExhaustionTW: not-so-shy details of periods and pain — The doubt about the significance of my period pain started when I was a teenager. I called my mom, asking her to bring me home some Midol. After finding out about it, I (incorrectly) assumed it was some miracle, pain-killing medicine for women. Her response was, “Midol is for girls…Women5 min readWomen5 min read
