Yes, you can ‘pull it off’

Posted on May 7, 2013 by kristendynamite

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard my friends say, ‘I love that!’ about something I’m wearing, only to add in the same breath, ‘I could never pull that off, though.’ Bright red lipstick. Knee-high socks. A giant … Continue reading →

Why are we so focused on finding ‘the one’?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by kristendynamite

Why Are We So Focused on Finding ‘The One’? Saturday was my last day in San Francisco before my big move to Portland, so after a picture-perfect day full of great food, beer and amazing people-watching with a collection of … Continue reading →

What to know before flying solo to Thailand

Posted on April 23, 2013 by kristendynamite

I had originally made the bold plan to travel solo to Thailand. I figured it would be the hardest thing I’ve ever done, something that would test my independence. I also didn’t want to keep putting the trip off based … Continue reading →

Conversations with Thailand

Posted on April 20, 2013 by kristendynamite

You meet a lot of free spirits with unconventional stories when you travel around Thailand. Twenty-somethings who previously worked for years at a desk job until they earned enough savings to couch surf and teach English across Asia. One young … Continue reading →

How to get unstuck

Posted on April 9, 2013 by kristendynamite

How to Get Unstuck I’ll be completely honest with you guys, because hey, that’s the point of my keeping this blog and recording my journey into the uncertain land of unemployment. I’ve been in total freak-out mode this week. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Little miss people pleaser

Posted on April 2, 2013 by kristendynamite

Looking back on my years spent in college and in a desk job, I’ve observed a pattern about myself that no longer serves my life. For the past ten years, I’ve been a rule-loving people pleaser. The person whose goal … Continue reading →

Listen to your heart

Posted on January 8, 2013 by kristendynamite

Last night, I was having a hard time falling asleep. Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of books with heavy messages. Working out right before bed, whether it’s your heart or your brain, isn’t the best idea. I had just … Continue reading →