Today, I Choose Me
I’ve been thinking about relationships lately, as I’m choosing to be alone for the first time in almost ten years. It’s freeing, this...
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Honor the beauty of yourself in bloom
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- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
How to Make the Most of October
The change of seasons welcomes resurgence of new life and change. As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Life starts all over again when it gets...
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 5 min
My 2020 Commencement Address
As most of you know, my full time job is director of an alternative high school. My school runs on trimesters, so our summer semester...
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- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
Letting Go, Moving on & Bringing in the New
September was the season of letting go and saying goodbye for a lot of people. I don't know about you, but this month felt like one big...
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- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
My 2020 Letter to My Graduates
Dear Graduates, Well, this has been quite the year so far, hasn’t it? I would have never imagined having to write this annual letter to...
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- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
On Being Busy and Handling Anxiety
I woke up every day last week with stress and anxiety. It was so bad that I actually lost five pounds just from not having an appetite or...
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- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
You Have a Purpose and You Must Believe in It!
I begin almost every single day with a gratitude and manifestation practice. I write 3-5 things that I'm wholeheartedly grateful for and...
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- Sep 11, 2020
- 3 min
I'll Always Remember: Memories of 9/11
I’ll always remember… I was in 7th grade Spanish class when we heard about the towers. A distraught looking teacher opened our door and...
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- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
On Anxiety and Self-Criticism
Yesterday was one of those days… I woke up with a giant pit in my stomach and the worst anxiety I’ve felt in a long time. It was hard for...
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 2 min
The Power of Affirmations
Using affirmations are such a positive and powerful way to begin and end your day. Whether you're writing them down, speaking them in...
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- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
This Moment Is Already Enough
Some mornings (like this one) I wake up and jolt right out of bed to get started on work. I check Instagram to see what other female...
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- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
I Can Sit and Watch the Birds
I can sit and watch the birds for hours. Laying on a blanket of grass, some strawberries, almonds, and chocolate spread across grandma's...
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- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
An Honest Note for My Absence
I've been going through some personal changes and my heart has felt the heaviest its been in a long time. I couldn't handle social media...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 6 min
Part III of My Adventures Backpacking Throughout Italy
I woke up to the sun's rays dancing across the wood floor of our hotel room. Our balcony doors were open and I could see the deep blue of...
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- Jun 22, 2020
- 6 min
Part II of My Adventures Backpacking Throughout Italy
We got into the taxi, giggling and catching as many glimpses of Antonio as we could in his rearview mirror. Every time he turned around...
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- Jun 13, 2020
- 6 min
My Adventures Backpacking Throughout Italy
Ten years ago I went backpacking throughout Italy with my cousin and best friend. I was a Starbucks barista living in Las Vegas at the...
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- May 29, 2020
- 4 min
You Make Your Opportunities
As most of you already know, I work full time as a director of an alternative high school. Our Spring Semester just ended with over half...
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- Apr 22, 2020
- 5 min
The Most Beautiful Day I've Had in a While
My alarm went off at 7am, but I had only fell asleep around 1am. I like to get at least eight hours of sleep, but my sleeping patterns...
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- Apr 18, 2020
- 4 min
What Was My 'Normal' Before the Pandemic?
I've been waking up peacefully lately. The first few moments before opening my eyes have been met with a stillness and grace I haven't...
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- Apr 9, 2020
- 1 min
You Are Where You Once Hoped You'd Be
I remember a time when I craved this moment. Not only craved, but a deep belly howl, reaching, barking, gasping for the life that is now...
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