In high school I dreamed of earning a college degree and moving to California to enter the world of communications and pursue my career. Today that is my reality. There have been many great and rewarding experiences through the last two years. I’m grateful for my time at IEUW and the mistakes that turned into lessons, the experiences that turned into memories and the colleagues that turned into friends and family. It has been a pleasure impacting lives and communities within the region and creating new possibilities for individuals, children and families in need with others in the Inland Empire.
This is exactly what I shared with my team as I announced my transition into a new chapter of my life and career. I was recently offered and accepted a position
Read MoreMost of the people who know and love me would describe me as optimistic. I am generally a happy person, but I am human and have my rough moments too. Music is powerful tool to change perspectives and attitudes. Below are three songs that always remind me of my blessings and help me get through unfavorable days or moods. Read and click below for three songs that always lift my spirits because...
Read MoreI don't talk about my mom much in effort to avoid the pain. Distraction has been the best way for me to work around my feelings.
I allow myself two days per year to feel the pain, the anniversary of her death and Mother's Day, and have taken those days off when necessary for the last few years. When I heard United Way would be hosting a School Makeover Project to transform the elementary school in a low income neighborhood, I debated on whether or not I should move forward with my plans to take the day off. I decided to work and help hundreds of other volunteers make an impact. Today marked the first time in my life I've lived longer without her than I knew her on earth. Because I was distracted by work, I didn't have much time to think or feel.
"Leave your feelings at the door," is a statement that's been heard and repeated by many over the several decades. Although sometimes necessary it's often hard to do. As I silently mourned my mother's death, I felt gratitude for the people, tools and practices that help me push through emotions, good or bad.
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