Flirtingwithmyfuture
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Still Standing (Mostly) And Moving Forward
This past week completely got away from me. I never got a post out, qaabetween the conference, the house, and unexpected work demands, any time I thought I had carved out was swallowed whole. I had planned to take some… Continue reading
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Paint in My Hair, Polish on My Toes, and a Conference on My Calendar
Some days, I catch myself wishing I were a Rockefeller. This week? Absolutely one of those days. Because if I had Rockefeller money, I’d be sipping something chilled while a small army of professionals handled everything I’ve been doing myself.… Continue reading
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Exec by Day, Plumber by Night: The Art of Doing It Yourself (and Not Throwing Up in the Process)
You know the saying, “If you can’t laugh, you’re crying”?Well – this week – I’ve been laughing so hard I’m crying… mostly just to keep from breaking. By day, I’m managing team dynamics, putting out corporate fires, dealing with month-end… Continue reading
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DIY, Detours, and Decisions: Why Men Won’t Read the Directions (and Neither Will My Heart)
The front door was wide open, wind cutting through the house while my ex wrestled with the new lock, his brow furrowed in frustration. For an hour, he jiggled, twisted, and muttered under his breath, convinced we had bought the… Continue reading
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Progress, Party Crashers, and Plane Changes
Suspended between two worlds in seat 10A, I stare out the window, reflecting on the whirlwind week both on and off the conference floor. Just days ago, I was oddly anxious to face it. But by Day 3, I tucked… Continue reading
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“Conference Confessions: Heartbreak, Handshakes, and How I Accidentally Found Confidence”
This conference was meant to be all business—networking sessions, breakthrough insights, and maybe even a few free pens. Yet, as life would have it, the tradeshow floor became the stage for some of my most tangled emotions. Last year at… Continue reading
Flirting with My Future 