• MIA for a good cause…

    May 21, 2009 // No Comments »

    I just came up for air and realized that TDP has been MIA for several weeks. A combination of work and extra-curricular social justice activities are to blame.

    NSC is gearing up for several events over the next 6 months:

    World Refugee Day
    June 20

    Networking for a Cause (benefiting NSC)
    July 9

    2009 Global Tastes (annual fundraiser)
    September 30

    Stay tunes for more on these events!

    Of course there are tons of other projects in between those dates. I feel extremely blessed to be in such an extraordinary position. I still pinch myself sometimes. I recently interviewed a refugee who has been in Philadelphia for a little more than 3 months. He is absolutely amazing – his spirit and determination is mindbogglingly.  I cannot wait to share his story with everyone.

    Swirl Events:

    Swirl is coordinating Loving Day events with all of its chapters. This will be the first (of many) events where all chapters are coordinating around the same theme. Lots of exciting things going on with Swirl these days. I lost a co-organizer, but I am still excited about the momentum that we established here in Philadelphia. We have several individuals who are interested in a more active role in chapter activities.

    Come out to our May Happy Hour and Chapter Planning Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 6pm at Bridgewater Pub in 30th Street Station.

    It is definitely past my bedtime, so I am off.  I am definitely back and will be posting more often in the days and weeks to come.

    Posted in Career, Community

    Work and Play, Learning to Balance

    December 17, 2008 // No Comments »

    I have teetered a bit with blogging since the Thanksgiving holiday.  I was so focused on spending time with the family, that I got out of the swing of things.  I started a new position shortly after I got back to Philadelphia.  And now, I am really in the thick of things at work.

    Thank you to everyone who commented on my resume and cover letters, provided unwavering encouragement and let me vent when my patience was running thin.

    I truly love this new position. I love the mission, the people, and my work. I never thought that I would be in a position to say that (and mean it).  For the first time in my life, I feel like I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

    It is going to take some time to figure out how to balance this position and my personal ventures, such as my blog.  I am also launching two independent ventures in the coming months.

    ….so, stay tuned to see how the balancing act unfolds.

    Posted in Career, Non Profit