Fun-Packed Summer
You heard Alice Cooper, “School’s out for summer!” But if you work for a university system, or a school in general, then you know that it is not out forever! I am approaching five years of working in university systems as a web developer and…
My Year of Firsts
This has been an incredible year of firsts for me! As of May 18th, I have been in San Diego, California, for a full calendar year. Time has flown by! They say it does that when you are having fun. I believe them. It feels…
My First Jury Duty
Nobody likes jury duty. I wonder why? When I received my jury duty summons— part of me was curious— but I was mostly annoyed. Of course we are culturally conditioned to react to jury duty with disdain, but it being my first time, I did…
Where Does the Time Go?
I am turning 35 this month! Although birthdays are always exciting, this time of year also always seems to put me in a particular mood. Whether it is the dawning of spring or just me chalking up another tally to age, I analyze and over-analyze…
What’s Your Hobby?
It is important to find a balance between work and play in our lives. Since everything today is quick-paced, we easily forget how important something simple is like having a hobby. Per a Gallup Lifestyle poll of American workers, only 40% of respondents believe they…
Hello 2019
Happy New Year! It’s over folks! The holidays have come and gone. I hope that everyone had safe travels filled with fun times, tender memories, scrumptious food, and some well-deserved relaxation. With that said, winter break is officially over and it is now full steam…
Getting Married Changed My Life
Our culture views getting married as one of life’s big moments. There is the romanticism of two people committing to a lifelong union, the celebrations in sharing the news and special day with loved ones, and the auspicious planning of life’s journey with a partner….
Budgets and Math
Budgets only work when you have the whole picture. Crystal ball aside, anticipating every aspect of a cross-country move is dubious at best. Between on-the-road moving expenses, getting settled into a new home somewhere new, and the usual suspects that want my money like Verizon…
Moving Across Country
Moving across the country is expensive, time consuming, and exhausting. But it is also an adventure. Get in! It took over a month to prepare for the move. Some of the logistics included budgeting, packing my life into boxes, selling and storing belongings, orchestrating U-Haul…