With all of my treks across campus, standing and pacing while lecturing, running errands, and attending long conferences, it’s undeniable that I am on my feet quite a bit. For someone who is on the go as much as I am, comfortable shoes are a must! One of the difficulties with comfy shoes is that…
Hosting a Tree-Trimming Party
It really is the most wonderful time of the year. There is so much joy in the air and love to go around. My favorite part about the holiday season is seeing all of the bright decorations and, of course, the holiday styles. Hosting a tree-trimming party is the best way to get the best…
Weekend Trip: Philadelphia
Last week I had the amazing opportunity to present a poster at the Society for Research in Child Development Special Topics Meeting held in Philadelphia. Although I accidentally printed my poster with the wrong title (WHOOPS! and SOO embarrassed!), I still learned so much from the conference and made some great connections. We first visited…
Weekend Trip: Pensacola
After every semester I’m given about a week of “vacation” time–with vacation time meaning “time to catch up on busy work” time–but I usually try to make the best of my “time off”. My husband is from Pensacola, and as soon as he finished his law school finals we headed to his hometown. Mike always…
Nautical Inspiration
“There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be.” And best friends who buy you awesome sweaters with ships on them are even more amazing! My best friend, Hailey (check out her blog here!), found this awesome sweater…
Power Outfit
On my second day of teaching, I wanted to make a statement. Like I said in a previous blog, Mike always says to wear your best/power outfit on the second day. I wanted to present myself as a professional, make an impression, and emit confidence. So, I went with this amazing shirt from J. Crew…