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The SHU Box

  • returning to work: readiness checklist

    So, I will be back in the office on May 2nd — next Friday.  I’m feeling ready.  But also not.  It’s going to be really sad to leave A&C, and the pampered/relaxed lifestyle I…

    April 23, 2014
  • maternity leave reflection

    As my maternity leave is coming to close (I’m back to work next Friday, May 2nd), I am realizing how incredibly great it has been.  Having the opportunity to be with my children yet…

    April 22, 2014
  • april: mixed media

    ** first, a note:  Thank you all for your helpful thoughts/comments on the smartphone addiction post.  I really am committed to changing this habit, and will keep you all updated! ** AKA: Things I’ve…

    April 21, 2014
  • I need a smartphone intervention

    Now that I have this list of things I want to write about, I’m feeling a little bit scattered as I approach the keyboard during today’s little slice of freedom (our awesome babysitter is here…

    April 20, 2014
  • random thoughts on a saturday

    business as usual 1.  I am glad I went to bed at 9:30 pm last night.  However, I do someday look forward to having a little bit more of a LIFE in the evenings.…

    April 19, 2014
  • small victories and things left unseen

    so i now have a laundry list of topical posts to write. However, please know that I have no plans to ditch the meandering ‘what’s going on’ types of posts that have always been…

    April 16, 2014
  • in the works

    thanks in part to your ideas, a list of ideas for future posts: blogs i am currently reading what i love about my job mixed media: favorite TV / music / podcast / movie…

    April 15, 2014
  • thoughts on the blog

    almost 10 years in. When I started to post in this space, blogging wasn’t so much of a thing.  Most people weren’t ‘monetizing’ their online musings.  Pinterest didn’t exist, nor did Instagram (nor did…

    April 14, 2014
  • baby #2: things that are different

    muffin + mini-muffin ✔ I care less about naps/sleep patterns.  In fact, I couldn’t tell you how many naps C typically takes. I know that’s partially due to age, but I definitely had an…

    April 13, 2014