The Big Announcement (and a little one!)

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been a little distant lately. Not just here on the blog, but also on social media. It’s felt like I’ve been holding back something important. And that’s because I have been. Today I can finally make the big announcement:

I am quitting my day job!

I know it may not be the announcement some of y’all thought I was making, but I’m super excited about it! I actually put in my notice on Friday morning. It went so well and I think this is going to work out perfectly for me and for my employer. I gave a three week notice. While I would’ve loved the poetry of having my last day in the corporate world fall on the 3rd of July, that would’ve been smack dab in the middle of the reporting cycle for the company and it would’ve left my co-workers high and dry. So this year my independence day will fall on July 10th! 

It’s been awhile in the making, but now that it’s official I’ll be talking more and more about my writing and content strategy work, and how I’m making the shift back into a freelancer/entrepreneur life.

And my little announcement? James and I brought home a new puppy last night! 

He and Winchester are getting along really well. Winchester couldn't be happier to have  a little buddy, but I think Remington needs a little time to adjust :) 

Happy happy Monday my friends! 

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Week's Links: Sexist Comments and Career Advice

Hello hello! I'm starting this Monday with a dentist appointment, which seemed like a good idea when I made the appointment...not so much today. But at least I'll start the week off with clean teeth, right? And it's going to be a big week, friends! 

So let's start with some links:

First, if you haven't heard about the ridiculously sexist comments made by Tim Hunt, you should. And then check out this Mashable article with some awesome responses from female scientists!

I had no idea there are castles in Oklahoma. I think a staycation is in order soon.

I loved these 36 Career Tips from Buzzfeed - especially the recommendation to NEVER microwave fish in the break room. 

And finally, this little girl singing Fancy is adorable and will brighten your Monday!

Have a great week, friends. It's going to be a good one!

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Revel in the Now - and the Now is Pain!

Remember how proud I was of myself on Monday for working in the flower bed? Well, the results of that have been decidedly mixed. On the positive side, we do have some pretty flowers blooming:

But there is a downside - I've been in pain since Monday night! Somehow I managed to hurt my back while doing all the things last weekend. I don't know if it was lifting the giant bags of mulch or soil, or if it was the bending over the flower bed. But I do know that I'm living on a steady diet of Aleve and mixing heat and ice packs like it's my job!

So tomorrow I plan on taking it easy. Lots of couch sitting and computer work in this gal's future. I'll leave the yardwork to my husband ;)

Oh, and if you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed I've started using the hashtag #Revel100. I'm participating in a friend's movement to encourage people to revel in their lives. I'm not committing to posting every day, but I've posted nearly every day this week. (Some hashtags? #RevelinWork and #RevelinWine It's been that kind of week!)

Enjoy your weekend, friends! Revel in your glory - or in your work. 

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