Last week, my sister and I took a road trip to Austin, Texas, to meet the one and only Rupi Kaur. She just released a special tenth-anniversary edition of Milk and Honey, and I knew I couldn’t pass up the chance to buy it—and get it signed in person! When I found out she’d be…
As I was pulling into the parking lot for a meeting in downtown Houston, I realized there aren’t a lot of things I hate spending money on, but parking fees are up there in the “why do I have to pay for this when I’ve already paid to be at this event?!” This got me…
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: My coworkers had planned for a pumpkin painting this weekend, and it was fun to be able to spend some time and just get to relax and…
October is one of my favorite months of the year, and right now, I’m feeling good about where I am in life—both personally and at work. So, I wanted to share a few things that are bringing me joy this season. Done with Hurricane SeasonThis season has been particularly challenging. We faced two hurricanes and…
For all that I love being a social worker- This job is demanding—mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. If you’re not careful, it can consume you to the point where you barely recognize yourself. My Experience with Social Worker Burnout I personally experienced burnout in my first year of working. It didn’t happen overnight, nor was…
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs:I had some amazing patients this week—kind, respectful, and funny. I always enjoy talking to older patients; the wisdom they share and the stories they tell are always…