Recently, while visiting a friend and her family, we found ourselves in a deep conversation about my work as a social worker. They had never met one before and honestly had no idea what I did. It’s something I encounter a lot—when people hear “social work,” they immediately think of Child Protective Services (CPS). While…
Lately, I’ve been filling up my Amazon cart with all sorts of things, but when I saw the total today, I couldn’t bring myself to check out. I questioned why I even wanted some of these items. Is that $50 hair scrub really going to make a difference, or am I just trying to keep…
With Labor Day officially behind us, it feels like summer has finally come to a close. I have mixed feelings about this one. Overall, it’s been pretty good—relaxing, traveling to Austin three times, visiting San Marcos, London, and Dallas (twice!), soaking up all the sunshine, and spending time in cool waters. But August? Let’s just…
I absolutely love reading Carly’s blog- carlyriordan.com, especially her diary posts that she shares every two weeks. They offer a raw, unfiltered look into her everyday life, which I find so refreshing compared to the polished, curated content we often see. Inspired by Carly’s authentic approach, I thought I’d give you a peek into my…
I absolutely love reading Carly’s blog- carlyriordan.com, especially her diary posts that she shares every two weeks. They offer a raw, unfiltered look into her everyday life, which I find so refreshing compared to the polished, curated content we often see. Inspired by Carly’s authentic approach, I thought I’d give you a peek into my…
The hurricane hit us on Monday, but thankfully, we are safe and sound. We were well-prepared, with our generator running, perishable foods stocked, water stored in the bathtub for backup, and fans working on high. Having been through this before, we knew we would weather the storm again. We were not in the direct line…