life
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Finding Community When You Do Not Naturally Have One
Growing up, everyone talks about community like it is something you just automatically have. Friends from school, people you grew up with, a group that magically forms and follows you into adulthood. But a lot of us do not get that experience. Some of us grow up moving around, or focusing on school, or working…
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Five Indoor Activities That Still Get You Out of the House This Winter
Winter makes it really tempting to stay home in pajamas and pretend the world does not exist, and honestly I support that sometimes. But there are days when you still want to get out of the house without freezing your face off. Over the years I have found a handful of indoor activities that feel…
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The Busy Girl’s Guide to Resetting Without Falling Behind
There is something comforting about a reset… until you realize you still have an entire life to manage while you are trying to be calm. I used to think resetting meant dropping everything, disappearing for a weekend, and coming back magically refreshed. But living a real adult life with a full time job, an MBA…
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A Unconventional Safe Space
I do not know when it happened, but my car has become my unofficial safe space. It is the one place where I can just sit for a second before going into work or heading inside after a long day. It is quiet, it is familiar, and for a few minutes no one needs anything…
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Boosted Diplomas & Confidence
Tonight I went to the Boosted Diplomas fundraising event and it reminded me why I care so much about community, opportunity, and showing up for people. Boosted Diplomas is an amazing local organization that provides tutoring, educational advocacy, and encouragement to youth experiencing foster care at no cost. Their staff are amazing individuals who are…
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Yoga Curious
I have been thinking a lot about adding yoga into my routine lately. Not because I want to suddenly become a morning person who flows through sun salutations at sunrise (though that sounds nice in theory), but because I have realized how much my body and mind need gentler movement. I spend so much time…
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Nevada Day 3-day Weekend
This past weekend felt like the perfect mix of fun, food, and a little bit of rest. The exact combo I needed. Friday was Nevada Day (s/o NV for making its founding a holiday), so we had the day off, and it happened to line up with Halloween this year (a rare and exciting win).…
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Cold Weather Activities
Once the temperature drops, it’s easy to fall into a routine of blankets, snacks, and endless TV marathons. And while those nights absolutely have their place, sometimes you need to get out. I’ve learned that getting out of the house in winter doesn’t have to mean standing in the freezing wind or walking a trail…
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Being the Calm vs Keeping the Calm
There’s a certain type of person who becomes the person people turn to when things fall apart. You listen, you problem-solve, you hold space. You’re the one who keeps it together when the room gets tense. The one who can respond calmly when others are escalating. And somewhere along the way, that became your role.…
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Changing Seasons
There’s always that moment every year when you walk outside and just know the seasons are changing. The air feels crisp, the mornings are darker, and suddenly your go-to outfits need an extra layer. Every year, it kind of catches me off guard. Oh right, we’re doing this again. The shift always takes a little…
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