by mfg | May 6, 2013 | Working Professional.
For all the rah-rah around leaning in, I can’t help but think if a man wrote the book it would have received a stronger title – like Balls to the Wall or Crushing It or Up Your Compete Level. Leaning in reminds me of serving tea. “Oh excuse me, could...
by mfg | Feb 27, 2013 | Mom., Working Professional.
I can’t deny that I’ve been a bit voyeurish watching Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer balance her executive role and new motherhood. I’ve tried to refrain from writing about my thoughts and opinions on any of it because they’d just add to the cacophony...
by mfg | Feb 10, 2013 | Mom., Working Professional.
Mothering is an integral part of Motherhood. Each day, a significant part of my brain and body are devoted to ensuring the needs and wants of my daughter are met. I am wrapped up in her schedule, her drama, and her delights. There are days that I willingly do it,...
by mfg | Jan 7, 2013 | Mom., Working Professional.
I married a man who said, “If we ever have kids, I’d love to stay at home them.” Slam dunk. A core reason for dating-then-marrying him was this very feminist perspective and his understanding of my (insane, at times) desire to work. As we saw into...
by mfg | Oct 24, 2012 | Mom., Working Professional., Young.
Thinking like a traveler is a state that I find comfortable. Perhaps it’s my introvert self’s enjoyment of observation. On our travels (particularly in India) my brain was on high alert, not unlike entering into this new journey of motherhood. That is why...
by mfg | Oct 18, 2012 | Working Professional., Young.
Last weekend, I attended one of my favorite little girl’s third birthday party. Along with enjoying the princess castle bouncy house and the face painting, my favorite moment was watching the organized chaos of the gift opening. Two blankets were laid out on...
