Social Circles.
On any given weekend we have more plans that we can attend to. Our social circle is quite large and we are constantly figuring out logistics for social events. Today I am not only grateful for the friendships I have, but for the diverse circle of people I can talk to, learn from and share experiences with. Experiences like Korean BBQ in K-Town!
Traditions.
Every year on 11.10 we return to The Bar Downstairs to celebrate our first date. This year because we were in Charleston on 11.10, we went on 11.16 (the date of our second date). Nonetheless, I am a sucker for traditions. It’s important to celebrate. In the midst of deadlines, errands, chores- this one day allows us to reflect on how we met, what we spoke about and how that one date altered the years to follow.
This was our 5th time at The Bar Downstairs and the goal is to continue this tradition in some capacity every year.
The first snow of the season in NYC. It’s always too soon, messy and accompanied by much sighing. I left work early to avoid the rush hour commute for fear of The train tracks freezing and signals losing power. However today as I trudged my way to the train I had a revelation….
I am embarking on the most celebratory yet stressful time of the year. As of Nov. 15th, it will be 2 months of family, friends, food and celebrations. Thanksgiving sets the stage for the holiday season; Christmas is by far my favorite time of the year (minus the cold) and New Year’s is always festive. Sprinkle in work deadlines, academic obligations, a few birthdays (including mine on Jan. 7th), shopping expeditions, holiday office parties and friend gatherings, the joyous holiday season can quickly go from celebratory to overwhelming.
Therefore, my 62 Days of Reflection begins today.
As I try to build this blog, I’m forced to reconcile my need for perfection with that of execution. I have spent an endless amount of time creating the perfect layout, color scheme, font size, editorial calendar and even began a new Instagram to “advertise” this up and coming blog. I have put in work in all areas except writing and yet the very reason I am in this space is due to my love of writing.
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While the basis of Diwali is Lord Rama returning to the lands after 14 years of exile during which he defeated the demon King, Ravana; for me it is a celebration of my culture and heritage. An acknowledgement of my forefathers.
The light of the diya is calming. The tranquility it evokes re-centers me. It is the one festival that allows me to reflect and meditate on all the things I am thankful for. This time of year I start to reassess my goals and put into perspective the meaning of them.
The name of this blog resulted from the conflicting feelings of now having 4 names, post marriage. I didn’t realize the complex nature of first deciding on my new name (and debating if I should in fact have a new name), then coming to terms with the new identity of that name and finally working thru the paperwork to acquire said new name.
The Future Of Work and the Current State of Work could not be further apart in ideologies, practice and execution. The disparity lies in the Workplace. A Workplace that still has an assembly line mentality directly contrasts with the idea of innovation and collaboration, flexibility and work-life balance (the current buzzwords to make office environments seemingly workplace forward).
Who the F*&k are Xennials and how do you even pronounce it?
As it turns out, I am a categorical Xennial
Yep that about sums me up.
Writing has been my form of “therapy” since I discovered the power of words in my 10th Grade English class. Something about putting words to paper allows the stress and angst of the day to shed itself effortlessly. In college I wrote papers upon papers (being an English Education Major), took breaks from my papers to do my own writings and then returned to my research papers with vigor and focus. My academic writing improved as my personal writing vault grew- the reinforcement of tone and attitude permeated thru my written works as I honed myself on paper.
So, Now I have 4 Names... 