False Starts & Open Hearts
Throughout the years, I have felt that I’ve let myself down because I’ve started and paused many projects (this website and blog included), but this time I’m choosing not to dwell on the past. Instead, I’m pushing for a positive mindset for the future.
In Fall 2018, I left my full-time job to care for my son, who was one-and-a-half years old. I was struggling with work-life balance and seeking an alternative childcare option. It was a stressful season that many parents face when they return to work after their children are born.
In the months that followed, I realized my job was my identity. My work was my life until I created a life. During the year and a half while I worked after having our son, my husband and I switched off childcare responsibilities to our mothers. I realized so much of who I was was attached to my profession. This was something I wasn’t completely comfortable with, and I knew I had to remedy it. I wanted a family and a career, but I didn’t want my career to take precedence over my family.
In 2021, I filled out paperwork to start my own business (focused on writing and editing). I had high hopes. I started strong, taking consulting gigs and a part-time job and was actively seeking opportunities. Then, as always, life happened. Work wasn’t consistent, and I wasn’t actively seeking more opportunities.
For six years, I’ve been living the sometimes full-time, sometimes part-time stay-at-home mom (SAHM) life with the occasional work gig tossed in every few weeks/months. Although I've kept busy with volunteer opportunities, school commitments, and creative projects, I craved the type of consistency and routine I had when I was employed.
Admittedly, I’ve let this blog sit dormant for far too long. My hope has always been that this website focuses on my professional efforts, but behind the scenes, I would introduce you to the other facets of my life as a mother, maker, and everything in between. As if the internet isn’t already filled with similar places for such, I promise to try to make this space a bit more interesting, filled with podcast recommendations, reviews, interviews, and DIYs.
Hold me accountable. Even if I don’t know you, give me a nudge on socials, shoot me an email. If you’re rooting for me, I’m rooting for you, and I’d most definitely do the same for you.
It’s been awhile …
Hi there! I don’t think I’ve ever had a professional website, even though the look of this place is hardly professional (aside from Jen Alejo’s awesome text logo). We like to keep it very do-it-yourself (DIY) inspired here. Since transitioning to freelance/contract-based work, I’ve felt the need to have a space to not only house my resume and writing samples but also will serve as an occasional sounding board.
I’ll dabble in and out of writing (the former editor in me will keep these posts to 300-500 words or even shorter), uncover random facts as I venture down many rabbit holes during my research assignments, as well as keep you up to date on DIY projects.
I promise not to take too much of your time with these ramblings. I do hope, however, that you visit often to check in, offer thoughts, suggestions, or even pose meaningful life advice. I’m here for it, and I hope you will be too.