Like many who find their way to Medium, I was not sure what my writing niche was going to be when I started. For as long as I had been dreaming about starting my writing career, you would think that I knew which topics I wanted to cover and who…

“Take this job and shove it. I ain’t working here no more.” Johnny Paycheck’s popular 1977 song has been stuck in my head for the past few weeks. How many of us want to use this line on our bosses? …

As a fellow introvert, I have found it challenging at times to work well in a high-paced office environment. I don’t care for constant interruptions like phone calls or small talk. I am sure that my coworkers think I am such a killjoy. …

In these last hours of 2021, I, like most people, am thinking about the changes I will make in the coming year. I have come up with a simple recipe for bringing about positive changes in my life. …

The summer of 2005 was the best summer of my high school years. My friends had turned 16 earlier in the year and already had their drivers’ licenses. It was a summer of freedom. Going to movies, to the boardwalk, to the park to play on the swings. Sometimes, we…

For November, I took part in Zulie Rane’s Writing Challenge to write at least 100 words every day. I learned a lot about my writing process and the conditions I work best in. Here are some lessons I learned from this challenge. 1. Get started writing. Write something, even if…

Meggan was not one of those people who knew exactly what she wanted to do in life. Healthcare would not have suited her. She was not cut from the teacher’s cloth either. She may have had the skill and drive for law, but her soft demeanor would not have gotten…

Dear Sunday, You get a bad rep for being the most disliked day of the week. In all honesty, I don’t like the feelings I get when you come around. An overwhelming sadness hangs in the air, especially after a wonderful day. Loneliness looms when I miss loved ones who…

We are on the go constantly. Work, school activities, family responsibilities, and visiting friends. Let’s just say that’s not all you have to worry about. What if you are juggling many projects? A blog or a side hustle. Life is suddenly 18 hours of continuous activity, and maybe 6 hours…