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”
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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”
Job and Talent Hunting in the midst of a Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers and Applicants
One of my many responsibilities at my old firm was to handle the hiring of support staff. Prior to the pandemic, I started considering transitioning to a new job. When the pandemic hit, I thought my desire to transition would have to go to the back burner. But, as time wore on and it becameContinue reading “Job and Talent Hunting in the midst of a Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers and Applicants”
Part-Time Law Student, Full Time Employee. The Four Best Years of My Life.
“Do you think that she woke up one morning and said: ‘I think I’ll go to law school today.’” Yes, that is actually how it worked. I was 18 years old, and in my first semester of my undergraduate program enrolled as a math major. It took me approximately one month to figure out thatContinue reading “Part-Time Law Student, Full Time Employee. The Four Best Years of My Life.”
Welcome To My Little Corner Of The World
Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Alexis. At the time that this blog entry is being written, life is going pretty good! I am 28 years old, I have been married for 7 years (yes, your math is correct), and the proud mama to a 100 lb. fur baby named Ben. I alsoContinue reading “Welcome To My Little Corner Of The World”
The Lady Esquire 