Today my blog turns four. Four years ago, if you would've told me that I'd have a blog that would last for at least four years, I would've responded with, "what's a blog?" Back in 2010, I knew nothing about WordPress, barely anything about Twitter--I was just looking for a way to create writing samples.... Continue Reading →
Get to The Next Tree
Life is crazy. We all know this. I know I’m not the only person in the world who’s spread too thin, working two jobs to make ends meet, not striking the perfect work-life balance, lamenting that time passes too quickly. I haven’t even written a blog post since April! (Though, in my defense, I’m convinced... Continue Reading →
14 Pearls of Wisdom From the 20 Something Bloggers Summit
"You know you're a twenty-something blogger when your friends and family think you have imaginary friends." - Jenny Blake, 20sb summit keynote speaker, author, and coach. This past weekend, I attended the 20 Something Bloggers summit in Chicago. Featuring two days filled with informative sessions and vibrant speakers, the 20 Something Bloggers summit taught me... Continue Reading →
The First Annual Best of Milwaukee Web Awards 2011
I had no idea I was even nominated for two of the Shepherd Express's Best of Milwaukee Web Awards until someone tweeted me to say they had voted for me in the category Best Personal Blog. Voted for me? When I mentioned this fact to another friend and fellow avid tweeter, she replied, "Yeah, you... Continue Reading →