Musings from an Aspiring #ExtraCreditKid
Nothing in my life has been safe from my “good enough” paintbrush: health, work, relationships. I’ve settled far too many times to count. If a life do-over were in the cards, continuously accepting good enough would be fine. But I’m in my 40s, and I gotta learn this “you deserve more than you are settling…
I’ve gotta confess using un-customized stock photos feels icky. Yes, I’ve done it, but those stock photos are a poor companion for the original content that I strive to craft. Every blog post needs a graphic, though. So, what’s a non-graphic designer supposed to do? This is where Canva* and Super Vector Graphics (SVG) save…
Do you remember E’s Untold Story where they delve into salacious celebrity stories or maybe it was Hollywood True Story? Who knows the name of the show, but who doesn’t love a good story? VMware’s vRealize story wasn’t salacious, but hopefully, you find something interesting in this blog post or VMware’s Cloud Field Day 9…
“Inhale fear, exhale courage.” Deep breath. Who doesn’t want this ability?! This aptly named #vGHC session was completely perspective-changing and blog-worthy. Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear Doing the right thing. Speaking out against injustice and inequity. Showcasing our value at work. Managing careers as we lead our families through a global pandemic. Today’s call for courage…
I spent decades believing that I was an easy-going person, and this was why I didn’t engage in conflict very often. My adept conflict avoidance skills were a strength. The truth was I approached most conflict or perceived conflict with fear and trepidation. Most of the time, when I had an urge to speak up…
“No bread, no pasta, no sugar, no dairy.” When my ob/gyn issued this directive at my first prenatal checkup for my first pregnancy, I nodded along. I screamed “WTF am I supposed to eat?” in my head, of course. Giving up all of those things seemed inconceivable. Also, I dismissed my doctor’s concerns as overreactive…
“Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques Dormez poop? Dormez poop?” “Stop it!” My daughter shrieked at her older brother’s mention of the word poop. That one-room Airbnb rental with no tv, no wifi, and spotty cell service suddenly seemed like the worst idea. EVER. I also began questioning my ability to parent alone. Maybe, my husband staying…
What you would do if you had a whole week away from your kids? Me, I’m attending SFD20 from August 5 – August 8th! Virtually, of course. If you’ve ever attended a Field Day event, you know the intensity required to synthesize tons of content, pose somewhat coherent questions, and socially interact with others. The…
I stood there, stunned. Wasn’t that precisely what I said? Why did the idea suddenly gain more credibility, five-minutes later, when it passed the lips of a male co-worker? Why couldn’t my boss hear me and this idea? Was there something wrong with how I communicate? Was it me? This wasn’t the first time this…
Anyone who has ever spent time on a network team knows the ability to detect, troubleshoot, and respond to seemingly random and irksome slowdowns and availability issues is a freaking superpower. It’s no stretch to imagine network gremlins hellbent on wreaking havoc on your sanity and ability to get work done. Once upon a time,…