Motivation – Brown Bag Adventures

Nature is for beginners

So we live in Colorado now. It’s a gorgeous state. Nature is everywhere and with endless variety. The clean air beckons me outside every time I get near an open window. Before moving here I used to say I’m an outdoorsy person. But boy are these Coloradans intimidating. I’m not at their level. There are…

Fear

I feel no fear. We are able to enjoy an afternoon walk without looking over our shoulders apart from watching for the occasional coyote. This is partly because of our privilege to live where we do in a safe town, but because we also blend in rather well. In many ways we look a lot…

Working in Social Media

I am not sure if this is a Dear John letter or a love letter to my profession. But today I need to tell my story. When interviewing for a job we often think most of what we will receive for doing the work. You want a high salary, good benefits, maybe a relocation stipend…

My Weekly To-Do Lists

So I have about 30 to-do lists floating around my life at any given time. Some of them are lists in a notebook, others are digital lists “guaranteed” to help me remember, and the majority are sad, lonely Post-it notes reminding me of many once important thoughts. It seems like every time I dig in…

Give it Up

There are many moments in our life where we feel like giving up. Some times are simple, like a game you’re never going to win even if you keep trying. It can get a bit more serious, like a friendship with someone who is selfish and never takes you into consideration. There are also the…