Reuniting feels so good

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After college my group of girlfriends and I slowly began to separate and forge our own paths. I moved to Boston while one moved to Portland, one to Chicago and another followed her now husband to Alabama. It’s great everyone is finding her own place but it’s hard to keep in touch and even harder [...]

It’s never too late to turn into your mother

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I’ve never been what you would call “prompt.” This is something that I’m particularly struggling with because 10-year-old Kate would be very upset with that statement. Growing up I quit almost every activity I started-not because I’m a quitter, but because my mother, a.k.a. my ride was chronically late.  I’m not talking a few minutes [...]

Enjoying Exercising

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I’m insanely jealous of people that have found their workout ‘thing.’ You know, something that they actually enjoy doing that also burns calories and makes their bodies look amazing.  I am the goldilocks of exercise but the worst part is, I could never find my just right. It’s not that I hate activity (I’m definitely [...]

The first days at a new job: A fresh start

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Note: This blog originally published in November 2011. Not matter what your age, starting something new doesn’t become any less challenging. Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten, the day you move into your freshman dorm, or the first day of your new job, the same nervous jitters just don’t seem to go away. A [...]

How to stay positive through the dark months

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Note: This blog originally published in November 2011. The statement “winter is coming” can send shivers down anyone’s spine, and not just those of us that have read Game of Thrones. Most of the northern states are already feeling the effects of winter coming including darkness for an unreasonable amount of time. It’s seemingly impossible to [...]

Surviving under pressure

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Note: This blog originally published in July 2011. Even though it may be the first thing that pops in your head, “Under Pressure” is not just a great Queen and David Bowie collaboration. I’m sure anyone who’s worked in a business setting, had to pay a bill, or basically anyone over the age of 13 [...]