Weekend Recap: Sleepless in Superior
Well, the campaign has kicked into high gear, and that means it's pretty much my sole focus for my free time! However, I'm trying to set aside at least one chunk of time a week to see my friends who don't live in Superior, as I'm realizing it's pretty lonely when I'm doing all campaigning all the time. There's a lot of pressure to be "on", even when I'm not technically campaigning and am just hanging out with my neighborhood friends, and I'm starting to go a little crazy. Theodora (who used to write about politics) told me that feeling of loneliness is very common with people running for office, but it still doesn't fix the problem :/ Rather than a pure weekend recap, I'll do a full recap of the last week. Unlike most weeks when Monday through Thursday finds me working pretty much up till bedtime, last week I was working from home, and had worked things out with my team to have evenings off for a number of campaign events. I'm really grateful for this kind of flexibility in my job! First, the official Town events. Monday night was a big Town Board meeting (that's the meeting I hope to be presiding over every other week if I am elected), and Tuesday was my first debate with … [Continue reading]
Race Report: Run for the Horses 5K
I ran the Run for the Horses 5K on Saturday September 1, in Saratoga Springs, NY. For a refresher, the night before the race, my flight got delayed several hours, and I finally got to Albany at 3am and into bed at 3:30am. Not good when I had to be up at 6:30am for the race! My Fitbit vibrating alarm woke me up with a jolt on Saturday morning, and I knew I was definitely not rested. For a few seconds I considered going back to bed, but since I was already up, I realized I might as well race. Maybe I could get a nap in later in the day? I started getting ready, and when my mom came in to chat with me, I realized my voice was a little bit hoarse. Oh yeah... this was not going to be a good race! I was a little slow in getting ready, but at 7:15am, my dad met me and we were off. I definitely needed a coffee stop along the way though! We got to the start a little after 8am, so I didn't get to see the kids run that started at 8. Instead, I hit the porta potties, grabbed my packet, and tried to get myself into race mode. I looked up my race report from two years ago on my blog, which gave me a better idea of the course profile and what my splits should look like. Since I … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: September 16, 2018
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER The Power of No in the Workplace. (Robb Report) Don’t Underestimate the Power of Women Supporting Each Other at Work. (Harvard Business Journal) Men Who Advocate for Others in the Workplace Face Backlash. (Scientific American) In Interviews, Female CEOs Say They Don’t Expect Much Support — at Home or at Work. (Harvard Business Journal) To Stay Sane at Work, Try Taking Microvacations. (Curiosity) Which of These 5 Common Meeting Problems Would You Like to End?. (ConverSketch) PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines: Four Actions to Maximize Your Mornings. (Laura Stack) Herding Cats: A Simple Method for Working with the Disorder of Our Lives. (Zen Habits) Your smartphone is chopping your life into tiny, less meaningful pieces. (A Life of Productivity) How Loneliness Changes Across Your Lifetime. (Greater Good) HEALTH/FITNESS Concentration Hack: Hydrate. (Furthermore from Equinox) An Underappreciated Key to College Success: Sleep. (New York … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap: Chili Fest and More Campaigning
This weekend was booked solid with campaign activities. With only five weeks until ballots come out, I'm kicking into high gear as far as meeting residents and attending events. But, I still made time for a bit of fun as well! Friday night kicked off with a happy hour that was sponsored by the Town, with all of the candidates on the ballot invited. I already knew most of the residents there, but there were several who I knew personally and they weren't aware I was running for office! It was fun to get to share my views on various issues, and hear residents opinions on what's working well and what ought to change. But, unlike a typical happy hour, I skipped the wine that was served in favor of iced tea, to ensure I could keep a clear head for all the discussion. Don't worry, I more than made up for that later! ;) After a quick run to the grocery store to pick up some final supplies for the campaign booth that I was hosting Saturday at our Town Beer and Chili Fest, I dashed home to meet my house guests for the weekend: Theodora and Meg were visiting from New York!! The two of them were doing a cross-country road trip that will culminate in Theodora moving to LA, a huge change … [Continue reading]
