I’m so excited because in a little over a week I’ll be attending the 2016 International Food Blogger Conference. I live in Sacramento, so when I heard the conference would be in my hometown this year, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be there. I came up with the idea for UnSipped about 6… Continue reading International Food Blogger Conference
Tag: Personal Development
Mid-Year Goal Setting
July 1st is a pretty big deal at my job because it is the start of the fiscal year. Basically the New Year’s Day of the financial world. I handle media relations for a large financial institution, so we report how well we did over the past 12-months. The next few weeks will… Continue reading Mid-Year Goal Setting
Are you a moderator, or an abstainer?
I was recently listening to the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and she brought up the topic of people being moderators or abstainers. In a nutshell, a moderator is someone who does well when they allow themselves small quantities of something they love. For example, if they love chocolate they like to have… Continue reading Are you a moderator, or an abstainer?
The Only Constant is Change
Today is moving day at my office. I’ve been in this job for a little over a year and this is the second time our department has moved. We’re a huge organization, so by move, I mean from one side of the building to the other, and now down a floor. Pretty basic. These… Continue reading The Only Constant is Change
When we were wrong, promptly admitted it
Over the past 4+ years of being sober, I have learned countless life lessons and many simple (and not so simple) ways to make my life better. The one that stands out the most today is Step 10, in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which states: Continued to take personal inventory, and when we… Continue reading When we were wrong, promptly admitted it
Finding the Right Job
Today I’m celebrating one year at my job. I know, I’m going to sound like an old career counselor you had back in the day when I say this, but the right job is out there- I promise. Throughout my career journey I had to kiss a few frogs before I found my prince, but… Continue reading Finding the Right Job
Summer Resolution 2016
We’ve all heard of New Year resolutions. Many hate on them, but honestly I’m a big fan. I think goal setting is really important and why not start off the New Year with a few personal goals you’d like to achieve? This year my resolution was to be more creative. I’ve found I’ve been able… Continue reading Summer Resolution 2016