So my task of writing every day already lapsed. I didn't even last a week. And it wasn't for lack of trying, but rather lack of time. When we're actually out doing things, meeting up with friends, watching football games, I forget about things like my website and personal goals I set for myself. Until … Continue reading Welp.
Writing
Doing All The Things
Day 4 has both all the things going on, and nothing at all. In the morning I'm scrambling to wrap something up, then dead space until an afternoon of meetings and a night full of events. And I know I shouldn't complain about it—it certainly beats being swamped all day and running behind. But sometimes … Continue reading Doing All The Things
On Exercise and Mental Health
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUP8Ad_DVm5/?taken-by=cltfive I have never been a huge fan of exercising. I danced for 18 years, and while it is exercise, it didn't seem like it to me. I didn't go to a gym for it, I wasn't running laps, and it was fun. It was my extra-curricular. Over the past year, I've finally gotten to … Continue reading On Exercise and Mental Health
8 Tips for Working with “Creatives”
There really is no better word to describe people who work with clients (usually) to either write, design, photograph, code for them—really any position where you make something out of nothing. And that something is for someone else. I consider myself one of these people. Not necessarily in my job as a magazine editor. I … Continue reading 8 Tips for Working with “Creatives”
Not ok.
So it's been a while. Nearly two months, actually. I've been hibernating from my favorite hobby. This is not ok. The reason(s) why I haven't been posting is because of work. Like most people, especially those in publishing, the holidays are the busiest time of year. Sure, we wrap up December issues way back in … Continue reading Not ok.
Back to Work
I hope everyone has had a fantastic holiday season! I'm finally back in Charlotte after visiting with my parents and family for a week in my hometown. I was completely swamped with last-minute shopping, wrapping, and hours upon hours of cooking. For full look at how that went (and for a peek at what … Continue reading Back to Work