Published inAscent Publication·Aug 7, 2021Why I Went to Law School and Didn’t Practice LawI passed the bar and set a new bar for myself. — Every time I scroll through my LinkedIn news feed this time of year, I see an all too familiar type of post. A bubbly undergraduate student pictured in a cap and gown exuberantly announces that they are attending ___________ School of Law in the fall. …Careers5 min readCareers5 min read
Published inP.S. I Love You·Nov 25, 2020My Husband and I Tested Positive for COVID-19 Two Days Before Our WeddingWith expectations out the window, it’s time to reframe 2020. — It’s the end of 2020, and one thing I’m most excited to do is watch It’s a Wonderful Life with my new husband. I can quote that movie exactly. My favorite scene from the film is the one right after George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) saves his father’s building…Weddings6 min readWeddings6 min read
May 7, 2020How COVID-19 Has Changed My Relationship with Fitness & MyselfWorking out at home during the COVID-19 outbreak is the best thing to happen to my mind and body. Two months ago, I was anything but chill. I mean, I had zero chill. Especially when it came to fitness. If you were to tell me two months ago that I…Covid-195 min readCovid-195 min read
Published inP.S. I Love You·Feb 4, 2020I Am a Better Person and Partner Since I Adopted a DogI never expected my dog to teach me lessons about being human. — One random workday, I saw an ad for Petfinder on my computer, a service that animal shelters and adoption centers use to connect listed animals with potential new owners. As I casually scrolled down the pet profile page of my local shelter, a pair of huge ears caught my eye. …Pets7 min readPets7 min read
Published inThe Startup·Jan 14, 2020How an Eating Disorder Saved My LifeI was running from much more than I realized. “Color where it hurts,” Mom read. My mother and I were sitting in a hospital waiting room when a nurse gave us a paper covered with the outline of a human body. “You mean I have to color here because I fractured my twat?” I asked. “Your pubic bone,” Mom…8 min read8 min read
Published inP.S. I Love You·Jan 9, 2020Getting Uncomfortable Helped My Anxiety (And Imposter Syndrome)Is your comfort zone controlling you? — According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults age 18 and older in the United States. Unsurprisingly, lawyers and law students are some of the most anxious people in the United States. …Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published inAscent Publication·Jan 7, 2020I’m Finally Happy Because I Did This One ThingHow blaming myself empowered me to stay accountable in 2020 — Have you ever wondered why those carefully-crafted New Year’s resolutions often fall flat? According to CNN, 40% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions, but only 40% to 44% will keep them by the six-month mark. Hopeful resolution-makers flood their social media feeds to make the world aware of their lofty…Goals4 min readGoals4 min read
