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04 Nov

Posted at 10:20h in change-agent, Glimpse into Me, Love, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

In the past few months, there has been lots of transition and change. I started a new decade and moved to a new coast, a new city and a new life, really—from teacher to student again—this time for a PhD in applied positive psychology. It’s taken me a minute to get my feet wet, adjust to a new life(style), and find my new normal. Of course, I'm still missing my east coast family and friends.  I forgot how traumatic bold transitions can be. When I give myself the permission to be human, I let my process continue to unfold exactly...

04 Sep

Posted at 10:38h in Glimpse into Me, PhD Life by

I don’t use the word “epic” often, but it is perfect to describe the 3,500-mile cross-country road trip journey-odyssey-pilgrimage I made from Philadelphia to California this past month.  Three-and-a-half of us (my cockapoo Ryder in tow also) traveled through twelve states in ten days. It was really such a beautiful way to see my home country and get to know friends on a deeper level. It also gave me time to grieve what I’m losing in this move, and pause to consider what I’m gaining, as I transition to life in California to be a doctoral student in psychology. The...

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