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Jul 31
9 min

Why I hate being nice

I've always hated being 'Kind Katy', and now, twenty years later, I’m discovering the depth of why I’ve always hated it.

Jun 28
7 min

Life's Mosaic: Finding Peace in Shattered Plans

A lot can happen in 40 days. No part of where I’m at right now is even close to the plans I had for my life. And yet I willingly left them.

May 19
6 min

Monotony: Keeping On in the Sameness

It’s hard to keep going when it feels like I’m turning my wheels but moving nowhere, but I also know one day, it won’t be like this anymore.

May 12
10 min

Past (PRESENT) Future

Who I am is inspired by my past; who I strive to become is inspired by my future; who I am presently is the person standing before you now.

May 4
7 min

Loneliness: A Universally Non-Universal Experience

We all have different relationships with loneliness, and there are going to be different circumstances that will help or hinder it.

Apr 27
6 min

My Blog, My Perfectionism, and Me: A New Direction

My fear of failure, of shame, of lack of control push me into the arena of perfectionism. But my blog deserves to keep going.

Apr 11
5 min

The Okay-ness of Feeling Uninspired

COVID-19 has significantly impacting my passion. I have felt significantly uninspired with a nearly non-existent desire to write anything.

Mar 31
9 min

Singleness: Seeking Understanding, Validating Misunderstanding

It’s not just that I want a partner – it’s that I want to feel seen and deeply understood by another, and the truth is, right now I'm not.

Mar 18
7 min

Social Distancing: The Psychological & Emotional Impact

Everyone responds differently to the current COVID-19 pandemic; for me, social distancing is bringing up strong feelings of loneliness.

Mar 11
8 min

The Deep Truth Is: Living as a Single Woman

I rarely talk about how much I want to be a wife, a life partner, to live my life in a team. I've felt too ashamed, but not anymore.

Mar 6
5 min

NYC Life Update: Week 1

I am thrilled to be in New York City! But there is always the transition period where I feel utterly alone, without friends, without a plan.

Mar 2
5 min

Perfectionism: My Unwanted Sidekick

This is at least the fourth time I have started over on this particular blog post. I start writing something, and I think it’s about to star

Feb 27
6 min

Standing Up for Myself: It's All About ME

My mission in life is to spread as much love & inspiration as I can; standing up for myself has taught me how I can instill that in myself.

Feb 17
5 min

The Art of Letting Go...or something like that

As I have worked hard to learn learned how to let go of things, I have come to notice how holding on and letting go impact my life.

Feb 14
4 min

Feelin' the love...community love, that is!

For #ValentinesDay2020, I felt moved to express the love and gratitude I have for everyone who is a part of my community today.

Feb 10
6 min

Adventures with the Inner Critic

Let me introduce you to my Inner Critic – a role that I’m sure many of you know. My Inner Critic is loud, boisterous, & unrelenting.

Feb 7
4 min

Bittersweet goodbyes

Goodbyes are tough. It’s been exactly seven days since I left SF for good, and I’m still reflecting on my final weeks there.

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