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Seasons of Life: September 2021
A brief look at what’s going on in my life in September 2021: I write about migraines, my daughter, and cats.
Getting Ready for Inktober with Jake Parker’s Ink Classes
I’m getting ready for the month long inked art challenge by taking online classes taught by Inktober’s creator, Jake Parker.
What Being the “Ugliest Girl in the Room” Taught Me About Life
I spent most of my childhood and young adulthood convinced that I was one of the ugliest people I knew. What I wish someone had told me back then about fitting in and self-acceptance.
My Six Month Review (July 2021)
Without some of the usual markers of the changing seasons and the passing of time, being as we are still in a pandemic, it can feel hard to keep tabs on time. My gut feeling says we’re somewhere in spring
2021 Steam Summer Sale Guide
In honor of the annual video game sale I’ve rounded up my top ten recommendations.
2020 – Worst Year Ever or Best Year Ever?
I remember New Year’s Eve 1999 like it wasn’t that long ago, even though basic math is telling me otherwise (this basic math is also calling me “old”! What nerve!). The entire world buzzed with energy about the new year
Hubspot Academy Content Marketing Certification Course Review
In previous blogs I’ve documented parts of my journey to improve my resume and get hired. Part of my strategy is taking free online classes as a way to build out my skill set. I’m particularly interested in classes that
Creating a Personal Brand From Scratch
So you’re not selling anything but you still want to have a personal brand? How do you come up with a neat, tidy, recognizable box that is supposed to fully express who you are and let everyone know everything about
How to Update Your LinkedIn after Totally Neglecting It
I applied to a job last week without updating my LinkedIn Profile. Actually I kind of forgot it was even a thing (oops). I’ve never used it to network or as part of my job search in the past, so
What Can a Job Rejection Teach You?
How many job rejections does a candidate receive before getting one offer? I just read a stat online that only 10% of job applicants even make it to the interview stage. Self-reported numbers range from 5-100 applications for every one offer