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I know it's at times blasphemous to say this in the world of student affairs, but I don't care for the "p" word. It lingers in my ear in an unpleasant way, and I've been known to cringe when people use it in interviews or speeches. That's right folks, I'm talking about passion. ::shudder::Let me preface … Continue reading Can Some Passions Just Stay Passions?

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."Well, not exactly my accurate thoughts on the matter, but it does set a great stage for juxtaposition.Bros on the corner, Brighton, MAAs most of you know, I've been living in Boston for about a month now and absolutely love it. I'd been here … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities

Well, I'm excited to report that I'm starting to feel useful at work! After a few weeks of easing into the culture, which is always a challenge, I'm meeting with students and, as I said to one friend, "saying 'I don't know' less than they are"! I'm starting a pretty big new project that I'm … Continue reading Are You A Leader? Well, Are You?

One of the really cool parts about yesterday's race was the chance to meet new people. Yes, I followed the lead of my gregarious fellow runner Jeff Parker and met new people at a race! This woman's name was Becky, and she started running shortly after her 50th birthday in July. She talked about how … Continue reading What’s Your Age Gauge?

Our starting line!Two major passions of mine are running (which many of you know about), and nerditude (less explicitly mentioned, but I'm sure detectable!). So when I saw the opportunity to run a race at Orchard House, the storied locale of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women...there was NO way it wasn't happening. Much like with … Continue reading Recap: Orchard House 10k

Ah, the bus. It's an interesting mode of transportation. Sometimes uneventful, sometimes out of control, but always entertaining. Even with a car, I've been a frequent bus rider over the past several years- first, in grad school, when I refused to pay hundreds of dollars to park across the street from my apartment, and then … Continue reading Common Words in an Unlikely Place

This week over at SA First Years, I talk about what you can do at the office when you can't do anything yet...ah, the first untrained weeks on the job. Hope you enjoy!http://www.studentaffairsfirstyears.com/2012/09/how-to-be-useful-when-you-feel-useless.html

The result of this project has been a long-awaited one, and I apologize for those who expected it sooner!In truth, expectations play a big role in the results of the project. In talking to more than 20 professionals, I realized that one of the biggest factors leading to success in a new role is the … Continue reading #1yrdown: The Long Awaited Conclusion

This week's post on the back to school season likens this special time of year to Hurricane season. Enjoy!http://www.studentaffairsfirstyears.com/2012/08/weathering-back-to-school-storm.html

All my boxes are packed, I'm ready to go...Earlier this week marked my last day of work at Florida State, before a few days of "funemployment", and then the big move to Boston. It was a difficult affair, not just because I was leaving, but because I am uncomfortable being the center of attention, and … Continue reading First Day/Last Day