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About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons incl... (More)
About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons including Chicago and Boston. Exercise is an integral part of my life. I hope to one day go back to long distance running and tackle the New York City Marathon. Right now I run after my one year old son. Although I am a stay-at-home mom, we are rarely "at home." My mom also stayed at home with my brother and me. She warned me that, although rewarding, it can be isolating. So, with her help, I learned the importance of getting out into the community and meeting other mothers. On the rare occasion when I am at home and have a hand or two free, I squeeze in time to scrapbook. As a new mom, many challenges are thrown my way. I hope my opinions, triumphs, and struggles help experienced parents reminisce, new parents cope, and parents-to-be get an honest glimpse of what the first years of motherhood can entail. (Hide)
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Gate Pass Frustration
Jun 27, 2018 10:38 am
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A few years ago I was so excited to learn about gate passes. I could travel solo with... More
Jun 27, 2018 10:38 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 2,105
A few years ago I was so excited to learn about gate passes. I could travel solo with... More
Running with the flow
Jun 19, 2018 3:27 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,747
My Mother's Day run ended up being postponed. Our youngest was sick, teething and needed some extra attention. Thankfully over the last month I've been able to... More
Jun 19, 2018 3:27 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,747
My Mother's Day run ended up being postponed. Our youngest was sick, teething and needed some extra attention. Thankfully over the last month I've been able to... More
A community in the sand
Jun 15, 2018 4:47 pm
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As a kid I spent a lot of time playing with friends in our sandbox. My parents hid pennies in the sand for us to dig up at birthday parties. My neighbors and I... More
Jun 15, 2018 4:47 pm
Comments: 3 | Views: 2,141
As a kid I spent a lot of time playing with friends in our sandbox. My parents hid pennies in the sand for us to dig up at birthday parties. My neighbors and I... More
Fun with Silkworm Moths
May 31, 2018 1:20 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,630
As a kid I remember doing a lot of science experiments with my family. I remember watching my brother test the strength of different glues at my dad's workbench.... More
May 31, 2018 1:20 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,630
As a kid I remember doing a lot of science experiments with my family. I remember watching my brother test the strength of different glues at my dad's workbench.... More
Keeping expectations in check
May 25, 2018 10:10 pm
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Earlier this month I read an article titled "... More
May 25, 2018 10:10 pm
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Earlier this month I read an article titled "... More
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