Laura Contreras“She took it and ran with it.”The moments in your life when opportunities present themselves to you — it’s time grab and go.Sep 24, 2023Sep 24, 2023
Laura ContrerasI want to do everything, everywhere, all at once.My career path may look bumpy 10 years from now.May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Laura ContrerasGo to that concert by yourself.This should be a fun - guilty pleasure to have.Jan 21, 20231Jan 21, 20231
Laura ContrerasThe first few hours of winter mornings are crucial. Another short story.Taking in the sunny days this season is my priority.Jan 15, 2023Jan 15, 2023
Laura ContrerasAre we always searching validation?What do you call the feeling of obtaining your first nod of approval to a skill you’re desperate to master? The feeling of creating…Nov 25, 2022Nov 25, 2022
Laura ContrerasNo tears were shed when I said goodbye to my home.Author’s note: when I first wrote the title, “home” meant a physical space for me.Nov 16, 2022Nov 16, 2022
Laura ContrerasThe prof asked us to write about something familiar, like our bedroom.I’m studying Public Relations and Communications. For my “Writing for PR” class, we were asked to write a bit more informally for this…Oct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022
Laura ContrerasGo with your instinct. Follow the city tour guide down the rabbit hole.I booked a ticket with a tour guide and some others to walk around Toronto for a couple of hours. The experiences tab on Airbnb is really…Oct 6, 2022Oct 6, 2022
Laura ContrerasWhat my Formula 1 rejection letter gave me. A short story.This life - I’ve begun to learn, is about seizing the opportunities presented to you. Following your gut. Feel your momentum kicking in…Sep 23, 2022Sep 23, 2022
Laura ContrerasMy relationship with exercise got better after 20 years. I’ll tell you why.I’ve never thought of myself as a “sports” person. I get tired quickly (and I know that resistance is something that you work on), not a…Sep 17, 2022Sep 17, 2022