thank u, next This Ariana Grande song really resonates with me: it catalogues where gratitude becomes peace, no matter what the past looked like. Today is my last day at Alorica, and it’s incredibly bittersweet. What an opportunity for learning and growth in just three short—and long!—years, across multiple departments and locations. The notes from…
I’ve been wanting a ‘Success Ring’ for over a year now, even as I struggled with what to call it—a baller boss* ring? Badass ring? Something to “show” that I work hard and to flaunt it (sometimes). But it all feels cheesy at the same time. Nonetheless, an external symbol of success, even from someone…
When I launched DailyHap, I gave myself the title of Boss, Badass of Site & Strategy. Who knew that many years later someone else would name me something similar?! I’m taking another Boss title, for an established company rather than my own: Director (Badass) of Strategy & Solutions. I’m moving on from Alorica, where I…
Typical: A ridiculously awesome OC weekend kicks off with birthday happy hour at the Cannery, bleeds into Cassidy’s and a late night, Saturday brings the bridal shower I flew in for (amazing), a lil day drinkin’ at Pacific City, a lil night partyin’ in Newport, and Sunday beach flag football and then volleyball all afternoon,…
This gratitude list was meant to be about my Marriage Certificate Trio visit—for which I am still obviously exceptionally grateful for—but this week contained so much more… How is it possible only 7 days have passed since the last Feel Good Friday? Last weekend was a marathon, epic Austin weekend (sans ANY visits to bars—hooray!).…
This review has been a long time coming because, frankly, for me there was a steep learning curve to Kosas tinted face oils. First, if you’ll remember, I interviewed founder Sheena Yaitanes for Orange Coast mag when she launched her first products, amazing lipsticks—article here. She’s deeply charming and honest, so when she launched the tinted…
Over the weekend, my dad and I engaged in what I lovingly call “prison labor”, where we move stones around my backyard. This time, we were moving half of my limestone patio to the other side of the yard to claim more grass and build a patio from my house out my giant sliding glass…
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a must-read. I almost exclusively read digital books I’ve checked out from the library on my iPad through the Kindle app. It’s not as complicated as it sounds. But sometimes I don’t pay attention to the return dates, and the thing with digital library loans is they…
Y’know, it can be terrible, or it can be really alright. I’m pretty involved in the choosing of the bridesmaids dresses as the maid of honor in an upcoming wedding, and I have to confess that while I love fashion, this endeavor is a challenge. Like, the bride who I obviously love with my whole…
Love! I love the rhythms of life. I love morning coffee. I love sunshine. I love my gym. I love the bouldering gym/coworking space/yoga studio. I love yoga. I love my house. I love my yard. I love my patio. I love working remotely. I love my dog. I love my friends. I love my…