Dance like everyone’s watching + other advice from two 20-somethings

Posted on September 18, 2013 by kristendynamite

There’s been a flood of ‘things I’ve learned’ articles across my Twitter and FB feeds lately. Most are voiced by people who want to target the young adult, twenty-something crowd. Being so near to age thirty, much of the advice … Continue reading →

Oh, the places you’ll go in 90 days

Posted on September 10, 2013 by kristendynamite

Back in June, I embarked on a 90-day challenge. The idea is to pick five meaningful things you want to accomplish in 90 days. The goals I set reflected where I was three months ago: Not stoked on the progress … Continue reading →

Never give up.

Posted on September 3, 2013 by kristendynamite

The day I left my job was the same day I took an even scarier step: I publicly launched my blog. I had no idea what the response would be. Would my thoughts resonate with people? Ruffle some feathers? Or … Continue reading →

What would you try if you knew you would not fail?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by kristendynamite

Taking a page from Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist’s Way,’ last night before I fell asleep I wrote lists that answer the basic question, if I had abundant amounts of faith and money, what would I try? What would my desires … Continue reading →

Don’t settle

Posted on August 13, 2013 by kristendynamite

Dear in-a-hurry (or in-between, or in-between-and-in-a-hurry-to-figure-shit-out), Right now your life may feel like it’s getting away from you. It may feel as though you are being too picky. Like you’re stuck in the grey-zone that is indecision. Like you are … Continue reading →

The power of changing your view point

Posted on August 6, 2013 by kristendynamite

When I moved out of my last San Francisco apartment in January of this year, I had two years worth of SF living under my belt. In two years, I moved between three different neighborhoods — SOMA, Lower Haight, and … Continue reading →

How to get over yourself + tap into your secret power

Posted on July 23, 2013 by kristendynamite

In my search for a place to call home here in this new city, I’ve spent a fair amount of time scanning Craigslist for future roommates. Though I’d prefer to live on my own, halving the monthly rent with another … Continue reading →

Thoughts while riding on a bus, part two

Posted on July 17, 2013 by kristendynamite

I took myself out on a date last week. By that I mean I decided to catch a bus and let the day guide me. It was beautiful out and there were a couple art galleries downtown that I wanted … Continue reading →