My mom’s nickname for me is George. It has been for as long as I can remember. Though it wasn’t until some time in my teen years that she admitted … Continue reading #52sparks: Happiness Is
#52sparks: Who Are You?
The professor in my social justice course once assigned us to write down 10 words that described ourselves. We were given just a minute or so in class so it … Continue reading #52sparks: Who Are You?
Gratitude
Taking gratitude with me into 2020… My family My friends Full-time work A cozy blue couch A stack of fuzzy blankets Steven (the stuffed bear who sleeps in my bed, … Continue reading Gratitude
2020 Goals
Resolutions are ways to plan for the new year, but they can also be burdens that bring you crashing down after a single failure. Instead, each year I set up … Continue reading 2020 Goals
Happiness
In the movie Aladdin, the main character gets the chance to change his life from Street Rat to Prince. But first he has to decide what to wish for from … Continue reading Happiness
#RunPhD: Mile 11
Last weekend I ran the Holiday Half Marathon in Portland Oregon. I have actually lost track of how many times I’ve run that race, and Facebook was of little help … Continue reading #RunPhD: Mile 11
Mousie
According to Cheers, “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” We all want those places of comfort in the midst of our busy, and sometimes overwhelming, world. … Continue reading Mousie
Never Not Funny
“I was wondering why the frisbee was getting bigger and bigger. And then it hit me.” There is a little sign on my table with that quote and every time … Continue reading Never Not Funny
#RunPhD: Choosing Crazy
It is really hard to get up to run in the morning. Even harder during the winter when it’s cold outside. You have to leave the warm cocoon you spent … Continue reading #RunPhD: Choosing Crazy
Real World Bouquet
I’ve never been given a dozen red roses, but according to romantic comedies, I should be really excited if get them. The long white box with a ribbon around it … Continue reading Real World Bouquet
Starting Line Miracles 