Life Lately

The new year seems to be flying by but it has already been filled with great moments! Here is what I have been up to lately...

Yoga in the Park

Yoga Downtown Tampa hosts a free yoga class in the park every Sunday. The weather turned surprisingly cold but we still enjoyed a little time on the mat.

Scallops and Gambas

I kicked off the New Year with an amazing meal at Espana.

Gasparilla

I experienced my first Gasparilla. The water parade definitely lived up to its hype.

Here Comes the Bride!

I traveled to Athens, GA to celebrate E at her Bachelorette Party. We had an amazing night full of laughter, dancing and yummy food.

Kaleb's First Birthday

We celebrated Kaleb's Birthday with a fun day in the park.

Day at the Theater

Stageworks Theater presented To Kill A Mockingbird and it was fabulous production of the beloved book. We even squeezed in a little lunch at Sea Dog Cantina before the show.

Who Am I?

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I have written several posts lately that dove into my past and for the last couple of weeks, I have been pondering how I would define myself in the present. In college, I took a leadership studies course where we were tasked with writing a paper titled, "Who Am I?". The memory of the assignment inspired me to explore that topic again.

The exercise helped me to reflect and articulate the ways in which I see myself now. I hope that it might also inspire you to explore how you define yourself.

I am (a):

woman

daughter, sister and friend
aunt to my little loves

student affairs professional

reflective, loyal, independent, imperfect

inspired by my students

home

someone who believes they can, so i do

reader, blogger, yogi

drinking hot tea instead of coffee
peonies and hydrangeas make me smile
starting my ph.d.
still developing my potential
committed to chi omega and the junior league
full of grit, grace and passion

eager to travel again
being a better daughter and sister

obsessed with pumpkin, red velvet cupcakes and hazlenuts
my favorite colors are coral, grey, yellow, and kelly green

 devouring green apples and berries 
lover of a porch swing, a good shindig and men that open your door

looking forward to 30
less judgmental
watching my brothers become great men

a believer in handwritten notes, monogramming and wearing pearls
evolving
 a little mean or standoffish when i get my feelings hurt

practicing vulnerability

eating healthy and loving being better to my body

intrigued with reading about women

soaking in bubble baths

thankful for my successes

enjoying my life outside of work
channeling my inner fun, fearless, female self
focused on where i can contribute

proud of the life i have created

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