Ok everyone, get comfortable. Today we are talking about money. As women, we are conditioned to believe that talking about money is rude and even vulgar. Respectfully, that is ridiculous. The greatest financial mistake I made in my life was not asking my mentors and my peers what my salary expectations should be out ofContinue reading “Normalizing Talking About Our Salaries and Compensation Packages”
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A Heavy Heart & A Pen
It’s almost midnight. I’m writing this post from my favorite room in my home: my prayer room. My heart feels heavy tonight, so I thought that I would just write it out. Is that cool with you? Ok, good. You all know by now that I’m a lady esquire that loves Jesus. Can I shareContinue reading “A Heavy Heart & A Pen”
My Journey to Minimalism
Don’t you just love that rush of knowing with absolute certainty that you got a good deal on something? I love that feeling! When Jeff and I first started out, we lived in a 732 sq. ft. apartment in South Miami. The place was a dump, but the location and rent couldn’t be beat soContinue reading “My Journey to Minimalism”
Choosing Your Practice Area
Ask any attorney you know whether law school adequately prepares you for the practice of law, and I can all but guarantee you that 9 out of 10 attorneys that you ask will answer, “No”. The point of law school is not to prepare you for the practice of law, the point of law schoolContinue reading “Choosing Your Practice Area”
In Defense of Kim Kardashian
Listen, I can’t claim to be a fan of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. I have watched their show, I find them entertaining. But, I’m not buying lip plumper from Kylie or shape wear from Kim. But, if you ask me if I like the Kardashians, I’m not going to lie. Yes! I think thatContinue reading “In Defense of Kim Kardashian”
Don’t Bring Past Hurt Into New Seasons
Writing is cathartic for me. There is just something about putting words on a page in the exact order that you intend, to convey the exact message that you intend – that’s beautiful to me. I’ve had a hard time organizing my thoughts about this blog entry. I don’t know why – well, actually, that’sContinue reading “Don’t Bring Past Hurt Into New Seasons”
6 words that changed by perspective on life
Confession: I am about the most competitive person that you will ever meet. My brain is hardwired to perceive ordinary daily tasks as a competition. Folding the laundry? I bet that I can do it in under 20 minutes. Grocery shopping? I bet I can get it done for under $100. This is my life.Continue reading “6 words that changed by perspective on life”
29 Things I have learned in 29 years
Every year, Karlie Kloss releases a YouTube video where she recaps things that she has learned on her birthday. I LOVE these lists, so I thought that I would take a stab at it. Here are 29 things that I have learned in 29 years: If you are going to bet on something, bet onContinue reading “29 Things I have learned in 29 years”
A Moment of Honesty
I have been faced with a barrage of questions over the last several months centering around the immense life changes that have occurred. If you don’t already know, in November of 2020, I gave my former employer 45 days’ notice of my resignation, bought a house, started remodeling that house, moved to a new city,Continue reading “A Moment of Honesty”
Lunch Hour Bathroom Makeover
Like most employees, I get a one hour lunch break. Since I work from home and eat in everyday, I always have an abundance of time left over. I usually use that time to write this blog, do some volunteer work from home with my church, clean, read, or just continue to quietly do myContinue reading “Lunch Hour Bathroom Makeover”
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