Three years ago, I sat at a table with a successful, smart, genuine woman at the BlogHer conference. I met many amazing women that weekend but this one said something to me that I’ve held close ever since. Her blog was huge, she was traveling the world sharing her message, and she had a book … Continue reading I turned “I can’t” into “I did” (without vomiting)
Tag: growing up
My Second TV Appearance (hello maturity, goodbye flippers)
The first time I was on TV, the local news interviewed me in a Stop and Shop parking lot while I used a flipper to clear snow from my windshield during a blizzard. The roads were so bad, I didn’t get home in time to watch the evening news. My disappointment over missing my debut … Continue reading My Second TV Appearance (hello maturity, goodbye flippers)
I am a Recovered Impostor Syndrome Sufferer
When I was a kid, I hated sports. I dreaded gym class. I was picked last for every team. I flinched when anything smaller than a soccer ball came near me. Or not near me. And if we're being honest, it wasn't just the smaller balls that gave me panic attacks; dodge balls, volleyballs, and tetherballs terrified … Continue reading I am a Recovered Impostor Syndrome Sufferer
I Don’t Care About Star Wars
I don't care about Star Wars. It's not because I'm a communist (it sounds ok, in theory), or a feminist (although I am one), or a pacifist (I try to be but I yell too much). It's just that I've never been much of a movie person and I'm not into space or war. Certainly, I have a few … Continue reading I Don’t Care About Star Wars
The Lessons I Never Expected Canva to Teach Me
This is not a Canva tutorial. I muddled my way through Canva, using mostly trial and error, and I have created a total of one hopefully share-able graphic. Dan is really good at computers. I'm not. Ever since I met him, he's taken on the role of 24 hour on call technical support person. There … Continue reading The Lessons I Never Expected Canva to Teach Me
