• Reflection-n-Rejuvenation

    New Year’s Reflection Process

    New Year's Reflection Process

    The new year is nearly upon us! It feels like a good time to share my New Year’s reflection process for this year.

    First of all, I like to start this process in November. I truly like to take my time. I do not want to feel rushed or pressured into a set of intentions that don’t resonate deeply with me.

    Additionally, I like a longer runway because I find the process to be iterative. I start by thinking about the kind of year I had and then move into what kind of year I want to have. But by thinking into the future, it reminds me of things I … Read More

  • Good Times

    Using a Dating App to Make Friends

    Using a Dating App to Make Friends

    Here’s a play-by-play journal of my experience with using a dating app to make friends:

    Day 1 of Using a Dating App to Make Friends

    My husband got sick of hearing me complain about not having enough friends. He told me to download the Bumble BFF app.

    I start building my profile. It’s surprisingly difficult! (I used to do online dating back in the day.)

    I can easily identify five or so photos to upload (that part feels like less pressure than the dating apps used to feel). But I am out of practice when it comes to encapsulating my identity in a sentence or two. And the app … Read More