THE ONE ABOUT MY YELLOW BACKPACK 

THE ONE ABOUT MY YELLOW BACKPACK 

I own a yellow backpack. It’s awesome. And yellow. I take it everywhere. Oh, and it’s definitely yellow! It’s the kind of yellow that has a vintage vibe and reminds me of sunflowers and festivals and traveling to faraway places. Every time I use it, I feel like I’m...
THE ONE ABOUT MAY FAVORITES

THE ONE ABOUT MAY FAVORITES

Oh my, May flew by! I had a wonderful birthday, saw two super cool classical concerts, started working on fun events for my orchestra, and I enjoyed the “summer-is-coming” weather. Of course, I also managed to read a few books and binge some great TV. Without further...
THE ONE ABOUT MOUNTAIN MAGIC

THE ONE ABOUT MOUNTAIN MAGIC

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary, Mountaineer Half Dome in California, Donoho Peak in Alaska, Stromboli in Italy, the Alps in France…mountains are my happy place. I know: ironic for someone who lives in the flattest country on...
THE ONE ABOUT APRIL FAVORITES

THE ONE ABOUT APRIL FAVORITES

  Eeeeeek, I can’t believe April is almost over! April was a busy, busy month, but I still managed to squeeze in some wonderful books, TV series, movies, and music. Here are my favorites:   I Read… Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert! This non-fiction gem is all...
THE ONE ABOUT LOBSTERS BEING COOL

THE ONE ABOUT LOBSTERS BEING COOL

I take music classes. ⁠They’re all about sound and technique, but sometimes my teacher mic-drops a gloriously profound life lesson.⁠ One of these lessons struck really a chord, so I try to use it in all areas of my life – including writing. The Deets In 2020, I had...
THE ONE ABOUT SAYING “YES” TO WRITING 

THE ONE ABOUT SAYING “YES” TO WRITING 

Let’s get personal: in April 2020, I had major surgery. I spent a week in the hospital. Afterwards, I wasn’t allowed to do anything. For six weeks: I wasn’t allowed to work or do chores around the house. I wasn’t even allowed to lift a plate and put it in the...