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A New Mission Statement (And a New Release Date)

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” -Dalai Lama Taking a week off running proved somewhat helpful — a chance for my tight muscles to loosen up a bit. The last couple months of training for the upcoming half marathon had caught up with me, not surprising given … Continue reading A New Mission Statement (And a New Release Date)

Becoming a Girl Enlightened

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a beautiful stroke of luck.” -Dalai Lama My mom’s smirk didn’t bother me, nor did her continual reminder that she was “winning” our bracket competition.  “Oh, come on, Meg, you’re just saying that because I’m winning. Of course you care about your bracket! Why would you […]

Getting Back There

Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.” -Fannie Flagg “Hey, you’re really taking it like a champ. I’m impressed.” My stepdad’s words stayed with me as he walked out of the room after the NCAA championship game Monday night, my face not in […]

With My Heart: The Lesson(s) of 2015

Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is. How you deal with it is what makes the difference.” – Virginia Satir “Meg, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little out of sorts. You’ve been overseas for a month on your own. I can’t imagine being gone that long!” I […]

Thankful

Life is about change. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it’s beautiful. But most of the time, it’s both. -Lana Lang My legs, back, and glute muscles were numb, frozen mostly by the anesthetic shot given prior to the steroid injections. I still had no idea if those steroid injections would finally bring relief to the sciatic […]

The Chasm

There are moments that mark your life. Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts — before this, and after this.” – Fallen   Aftermath. It seemed a fitting song to define the months following my father’s death, and how appropriate that the band responsible for …

Lessons for Living: Keeping My Dad with Me Part II

Keep the earth below my feet For all my sweat, my blood runs weak Let me learn from where I have been Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn.” – Mumford & Sons, Below My Feet Am I forgetting him? With nearly two years gone since my dad’s death, I found myself asking this …

Beyond the Banners

I love UNC. I love the quad in the spring and the arboretum in the fall. I love the Pit on a sunny day and Graham Memorial Lounge on a rainy one. I love Roy [Williams] all the time. But what makes UNC truly special is not our beautiful campus, our distinguished reputation or even …

Exactly What I Needed

 “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.” -Anonymous It was the first time in five years I’d cried at my company desk. I’m sure plenty of other employees had cried sooner; in fact, …

{More than} Once in a Lifetime: Travel Lessons Part V (Paris)

There is but one Paris. The French air clears up the brain and does good… a world of good.” -Vincent van Gogh World Business Class amazed me. Flying overseas for less than $300 on a traveler pass with my airline-worker best friend proved pretty cool in and of itself; but to get upgraded? The flight attendant offered …