Living simply & intentionally
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April showers bring May flowers, but this season has felt like a little bit of everything at once.
Somehow, it’s already May. And if I’m being honest, I feel like I have been saying that every month this year — where did the time go?
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Here in Dallas, the weather alone has been enough to keep me on edge. One week we hit a record of 92 degrees, and just days later, temperatures dropped back into the 50s and 60s.
With the shifts, my allergies have definitely been reminding me they exist. I have been keeping my Zyrtec and saline spray close by and thankfully, it’s been helping.
I learned when moving to Dallas, it sits right on the jet stream. Which explains why everything from the West seems to blow right here. I found I was allergic to things I have never been in contact with
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Getting Out of My Comfort Zone
Lately, I have been trying to be more intentional about getting active but out and about doing things. I am proud to say I completed my second 5k at the end of April: the Dallas Cowboys Draft Day 5k.
I watch the Cowboys, but I wouldn’t exactly call myself a fan, ha! Still, it was a great experience and a reminder that I am capable of more than I sometimes give myself credit for.
If there’s something you’ve been thinking about trying, consider this your sign.
I’m already looking ahead to my next race and considering the BMW Dallas Marathon in December. It feels far away, but time will pass either way.
And for anyone who needs the reminder: walking counts too. Finishing is finishing.
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When Plans Shift
Originally, I had planned a trip to Vancouver this week while my spouse was traveling for work.
But plans changed.
Instead, I found myself buying floor seats to see Usher and Chris Brown.
A completely different experience–but one I’m genuinely excited about.
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Breaking Habits & Slowing Down
One thing I have noticed about myself recently is how easily I fall into doom scrolling.
So now, I’m working on creating small boundaries:
- Limiting screen time in bed
- Finding an alternative: Bible plan, reading.
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Season of Uncertainty in My Career Pivot
This part of the season has been the hardest to navigate: job searching.
Between applications and multiple rejection emails each week, I am learning how to stay grounded and positive.
At first, I was hard on myself:
Why isn’t this working?
Am I choosing the wrong direction?
Should I just settle?
But I don’t want to limit myself.
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The reality is, the job market is challenging right now. With layoffs happening across many companies, more people are competing for the same opportunities.
At the same time, I’m trying to pivot into something new.
Lookin back, I haven’t always had clarity around my career path. A lot of my choices were sharped by what I knew at the time and what paid the bills.
I spend 5.5 years in a government position, but it wasn’t a career.
I don’t want a job that drains me.
So right now, I’m figuring it out.
And I know I’m not the only one.
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