• Being laid-off sucks. There’s no way around it. It is a terrible feeling, and having it happen in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis only amplified the suckiness for me personally. Now, I will openly admit that I know I am lucky, considering the situation. My partner is still employed, and we are not worried about immediate needs and finances. We have done work to ensure we have a cushion for moments such as these. Also, my partner is loving, supportive, and he thinks I am a badass career woman who will pull out of this thing to become more…

  • I am an introvert. Thus, my decision to move to New York might be considered a bold one. I had already experimented with a few different cities, slowly expanding the distance between myself and my high-school town in San Diego.…