Good Things Come In 3.5's
Three unexpected milestones reminded me how far the caregiving journey has brought me. Then one rain-soaked car became a not-so-subtle reminder that even high achievers need to stop, breathe, and pay attention.
The Rolling Stop
A Mother's Day traffic stop revealed more than a rolling stop at a stop sign. It exposed the emotional cost of constantly pushing forward and the difference between slowing down and truly resting.
We Took First Place Again. $25,000 This Time
Five 18-year-old freshmen. Seven minutes to present. Three minutes of questions. What helped our team win first place and $25,000 at the Nisbet Venture Fund Pitch Competition had less to do with the slides and more to do with mastering the message.
No Notes, No Teleprompter, Five Minutes On the Clock
Stepping onto a stage with no notes, no teleprompter, and only five minutes to tell a deeply personal story was both terrifying and exhilarating. While I didn't place in the competition, I walked away with something equally valuable: a deeper appreciation for the craft of storytelling, the courage to try something new, and a renewed commitment to leveling up for the next stage.