the opportunity

Why does something significant have to happen in order for us to realize what's in front of us?  I've been un-employed for one week exactly and in the last week I've had the most eye opening experience - learning so much more about myself in the last 7 days than I've learned in the past 33 years.  It's so cliche, but the saying is true - things happen for a reason and getting laid off...well there's a reason to it (even though it may not be totally apparent right now).

5 reasons why you should read blogs

As many know, blogging is my hobby.  And working with blogs?  Well it happens to be my full-time gig.  So as you can image, I often get a lot of questions about blogs.  How to start one? Which ones to read? What some bloggers are like in real life? How to get free stuff? But the question I get asked the most is, why do you read blogs?  In my opinion, reading blogs is such a personal experience.  We only read blogs that relate to our interests or life experiences (afterall isn't the point of blogging), but the ones we choose to read are based on personal tastes.  What I like to read may not make sense for others and while everyone has their own reason for reading blogs, I've put together my short list of the reasons why I encourage people to read them more often.

Reading blogs is like an intimate relationship and it all starts with a first date....

10 ways to be productive with a work from home job

I'm really (really) fortunate to have a job where I work from home.  Aside from having no commute and never having to set an alarm clock (since the kid wakes up at 6am daily), working from home is a luxury that can't be overlooked.  However, many people have asked me how I'm able to be productive throughout the day without being distracted by my environment and my answer is that it's much easier than what people think.  It's a matter of knowing yourself, scheduling accordingly, and creating a routine that will drive you to be productive.

throwback thought ~ you need to have a good job to be successful

There was one point in my life where I felt like my career defined who I was and validated my status in society.  

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life (layhf) | new beginnings

One thing that I rarely talk about on my blog is work.  I've always kept some separation from my profession out of respect for everyone I work with, but today is my last day at Turner Broadcasting and it would be hard for me to leave without sharing how much this place has made an impact on my life.  While a whole new adventure awaits, it will truly be hard to replace the people and memorable moments that I've experienced throughout my time here. Here's a small glimpse of my favorite moments.

Thank you to all my wonderful friends at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim & truTV - my cheeks will never hurt so hard from all the laughter we've shared throughout the years!