Kristy

Living the Layers: Stuck

I made a promise to myself. In this new chapter, I’d learn to Live the Layers. I’d remember what makes me feel alive. I’d embrace the change. I wouldn’t allow myself to shrink or hide. I wouldn’t strip myself of all the layers I love when life felt overwhelming or like it was too much.Continue reading “Living the Layers: Stuck”

Living the Layers: Approaching Change

In one week, I am going back to work. After taking my time to find the right team, the right role, and the right environment for both my family and myself, a few weeks ago I accepted a job offer from Eastern Virginia Medical School for the role of Donor Relations Specialist. Everything feels right. Continue reading “Living the Layers: Approaching Change”

Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k

“For me, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit I raise the bar, and by clearing each level I elevate myself. At least that’s why I’ve put in the effort day after day: to raise my own level. I’m no great runner, by anyContinue reading “Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k”

Standing on the Shoreline

Shortly after the sun rose, the boys made their way up the stairs to enjoy breakfast with an ocean view. Beach play immediately followed. As our caravan of kids made their way to the crashing waves, one kid was left behind. Four is hard. Four is no longer a baby, but it isn’t quite aContinue reading “Standing on the Shoreline”

Guilt or Gratitude

By now we have all got used to the stories of hate and violence that fill the nightly news and our newsfeed. It’s heartbreaking. It’s unsettling. As I watched the news last night, I saw the video of an innocent man being shot by a police officer. I had been avoiding this video because IContinue reading “Guilt or Gratitude”