The trials of making friends as an adult

I feel pretty pathetic at how few local friends I have — frankly close friends in general. I am embarrassed … Continue reading The trials of making friends as an adult

Processing Emotions Through Stories

Sometimes to feel and process my own emotions I need stories, Like to watch a movie, TV show, read a … Continue reading Processing Emotions Through Stories

Wrapped in Obituaries

Almost a month to the day Judith Denes passed away. She was Emily’s grandmother and meant a good deal to … Continue reading Wrapped in Obituaries

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Tattoo

I am watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, missing Priscilla Moura Freitas, who was my love and best friend … Continue reading Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Tattoo

Small Wins

I have been able to shift some of my habits faster than I expected. It’s definitely a lot of work … Continue reading Small Wins

Changing Habits

I pride myself on self awareness, but even those who are often self-aware can have blind spots. I knew I … Continue reading Changing Habits

Atomic Habits and a New Poem

I’ve always been one to shun self-help and related books. I have always naively thrust them aside as full of … Continue reading Atomic Habits and a New Poem

The World between “Woke” and “Enablement”

I have attempted so many times to post a well-thought out, non-emotionally-charged post on LinkedIn about some of my experiences … Continue reading The World between “Woke” and “Enablement”

Dismissed Accomplishments

Just like most of the world, this year has gotten me thinking a lot about what I have to be … Continue reading Dismissed Accomplishments

Storyboarding Basics

Today I wanted to quickly explore storying boarding. Instructional Designers often come into the need to learn to storyboard a … Continue reading Storyboarding Basics