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Kyle Steed recently launched a project that lists various creative people in the Dallas area, in hopes that it will help change the perception of the city. I’m excited to be a part of this initiative. Take a look:
Read his reasoning behind the project here.
Wow. You’re quiet. … You gotta watch out for the quiet ones.
Everyone who’s ever met me
I used to tell people that I was an introvert who tried really hard to be an extrovert. That’s not entirely accurate. I most certainly am an introvert, but I’m no longer trying to change that.
Most people equate introversion with shyness. This is a mistake. Most introverts aren’t shy. I certainly am not. I’m not afraid to talk to people. In fact, get me talking about something I’m passionate about, and I’ll talk for hours if you let me. I’m comfortable around people in general, just not all the time. I’m more than content to sit in silence.
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Girl Crush is a monthly feature which profiles awesome female creative types I admire (and whom I may or may not want to bed).
You mean besides the fact that she’s a fellow Newhouse alumna? She proves that feminists can be sexy, wives or mothers (or even sexy wives and mothers) without losing their edge or integrity. Her writing is sharp, funny and thought-provoking. She makes the American (Feminist) Dream look not only attainable, but almost easy.
CNN defines a girl crush as “part jealousy, part admiration,” and I agree. I love women who are uncompromising, whether it be in there professional or personal lives. I admire fierceness, intelligence and talent. The women in this feature embody that and more.
Change is not a process for the impatient.
Barbara Reinhold
It was probably inevitable. Maybe it’s a byproduct of our instant gratification culture. Or maybe it’s an unfortunate trait of my generation. Whatever the cause, I hate waiting.
While as I’ve gotten older I’ve certainly become more patient, waiting for something, anything, can be agonizing. Particularly when it’s something I really want. I find myself constantly on edge, frustrated and irritable. It’s not a good look.
My impatience seeps into every aspect of my life: my relationships, my finances, my health and my career. Impatience in the workplace can be especially problematic, as some see it as unprofessional.
So, when I start to feel like pulling out my hair, I take a deep breath, turn on some Adele and remember something my pastor once told me: Sometimes, you can’t see the hold path. Sometimes, you can only see a few steps ahead. Focus on the next step, and the rest will come.
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