Social anxiety is insatiable. It not only screams at me for attention when I'm around people or thinking about a future social event. It also loves to play back its video library of the many awkward experiences we've shared in the past. There's … [Read more]
Waking up is hard to do
I can't remember the last time I had a good night's sleep. It doesn't seem to matter when I go to bed, when I wake up, and whether or not I use an alarm; I always awaken feeling groggy and struggle to start my day. I limit myself to one cup of coffee … [Read more]
Why my 17th “moving day” will be my best
If my memory is accurate, I've changed residences sixteen times. I should be an expert at it by now. Instead, of all the recurring events in my life, moving day is probably the one I dread the most. I've had loved ones wait for hours while I … [Read more]
I finally convinced myself to write a novel
I've been writing for almost my entire life. I wrote essays, short stories, and poems in school. I've written tons of emails and documentation for work. I wrote marketing copy when I had my own business. I've contributed to my writing group's … [Read more]
How small efforts have helped me make big decisions
Many months ago, I found a career I thought I wanted to pursue. I could have applied to jobs, fought for interviews, eventually received and accepted an offer, quit my old job, tried to learn a new set of skills, hated the work, and ended up … [Read more]
It’s time to wake up
Saturday, October 16, 2021: I just got back from a two-week trip. The first week was my vacation: I explored Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park with my family. The second week, I worked remotely from an Airbnb surrounded by fall colors, … [Read more]