I came to Washington, DC in 2005 to work for Nautica as their district merchandiser. My daughter was 11 months old at the time and when I got the call for the job after interviewing three months prior, I had a week to move from Charlotte, NC to the DC area. I was in between jobs so at the time I was ...
How I Got to DC and 5 Things That Keep Me Sane While Working Here
2020 Goals: From Day 1 to Day 365
It's 2020 and like most people who step into the New Year with updated goals, clear vision, and newfound energy, I'm still riding the wave. I have new books to read, a new class I'm enrolled in, and lot's of words for the year to keep me focused. One thing I've learned over my many "New Years" is to ...
Getting Ready for Fall with Walmart
Fall is the best time of year for so many reasons and although my official favorite season is summer, fall is certainly the most exciting. It's a time to add layers to your wardrobe, color to your home, and get cute costumes for your little ones! This year I've done all of these things by shopping ...
My 20 Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary
Today marks 20 years since the doctors and nurses at Duke Medical Center wheeled my mom and I into the operating room to perform an operation that would change my life forever. I remember being so nervous, happy, excited, and praying the transplant would take. There was no guarantee that it would ...
5 Reasons to Vacation and How to Afford One
I have a huge appreciation for travel, and it's become so much bigger over the past few years. Traveling was always like "oh that's cool if you get to go somewhere every few years" for me. I was a single working mom buckled down with life and trying to just get by. Traveling was always a goal, but ...
