I just finished quarter four of a six quarter master’s program in library and information science. Over the last three months, I’ve dove into scholarly communications, digital libraries, and collections management. Much of my time was spent staring at a screen, unlearning everything I thought I knew about academic publishing. After infinite research on open…
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Omit to Commit: Still Listening, Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Omit to Commit: Sticky Notes Are Still Writing
Alternative title: Why I don’t edit sticky notes and why I’m still here, writing. Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a…
Omit to Commit: Despite It All, I’m Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Omit to Commit: Creative and Technical Writing (or Childhood and Adulthood)
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Goals Progress Report: December 2023
It’s almost 2024, marking the last post of the year! What have I accomplished this year? Have I succeeded in any of my goals? How will I make changes for the next year? Since so much was measurable, were any actually obtainable? (Should I make some data visualizations in the future so it’s not just…
Goals Progress Report: September 2023
I’ve survived nearly a month of grad school. From building foundations like librarian values to nuanced work to learn R Studio, I am engaging with so many materials and am savoring the feelings of being exactly in the right space! Being in such a place has given me access to so many new relationships and…
Omit to Commit Research: A Call to Womxn
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2023, I’m posting research on the…
Inner Compass: Change, Confidence, and Contemplation
Welcome back to my meditations on “inner compass”, my word for 2023! On the 10th of every month, I’m sharing different thoughts from each letter within these 2 words. We’re halfway through the year, so today is brought to you by the letter C of inner compass. Read on for some courageous sharing on personal…
Goals Progress Report: May 2023
2023 is nearly half over, and I am grateful: For a blossoming relationship, goals that push me forward, and the return to regular volunteering. I have tried to stay present this month. This grounding brought joy, as well as ample progress to many goals. So let’s dive in! I have committed to the following goals…