Hi! Hope your summer is off to a great start. I'm on on the road for another week or two and am squeezing in some R&R. I want to share some of my pics from the incredible St Petersburg, Russia. I always dreamed about visiting Russia after hearing my mom tell stories of her visits when she was younger. Russia is unlike any place I've ever been before, which is one of the … [Read more...]
Reconnecting With My Parents
I had the chance to visit my parents this past Spring for the first time time in the last couple years. I am the only one in my family on the West Coast, and with my hectic work and travel schedule I haven't been able to see them as often as I should. My mom finally guilted me to the point I had to drop everything and commit to a visit, and I'm glad she did. Since there are … [Read more...]
12 Reasons I Love Living In San Francisco
I loved Tony Bennett's song I Left My Heart In San Francisco before I moved here, but it means even more to me now that I'm an SF resident. I used to dream about living here after I first came to visit in my teens, so I feel very fortunate that my dream came true! If you've never taken a trip to San Francisco, I highly recommend it. Here are my top 12 reasons I love living … [Read more...]
Quotes of Advice To Perk Up Your Day
Those of you who are long-term readers of Untemplater, know that I am addicted to quotes! They are like free therapy happy pills and have helped me through hard times, anxious moments, stressful days, and given me boosts of courage and motivation. Here are some quotes of advice I love to bring a smile to your face, and a head nod. 10 Quotes of Advice I don't know the key to … [Read more...]
Would You Go Back To Work For A Previous Employer?
Turnover can be one of the biggest challenges for a business, especially one that employs a lot of entry level positions, has a poor benefits package, or doesn't treat its employees well. Most people don't find their ideal fit on the first try, and job hopping every few years happens a lot these days. But lately, I’ve noticed a recent trend of people going back to work for a … [Read more...]