Category Archives: Life’s Lessons

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

Changing my career was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  You might be surprised to hear that leaving Dentistry was much harder than getting into it.  The process of entering the field took work and determination, … Continue reading →

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10 Helpful Steps to Creating Change

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

If you’ve followed my blog over the past year, you’ve been able to see how I was able to make a huge and daunting career change.  If you are wanting a change, how can you apply some of these techniques … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

In my last post I broached the oh-so-controversial topic of whether dentistry is like a cult or not, and luckily for me I didn’t even piss off any of those dentistry-loving dentists out there.  I was happy to see that … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

With another Thanksgiving and the 1-year anniversary of my split with dentistry behind me, I am once again reminded of my gratitude for being able to break free from something that had me feeling so trapped for so long.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Online Etiquette?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Do you have good internet manners?  If you have good manners in real life, it may not be safe to assume you know how to behave online.  But should the rules here be any different?  The Daily Posters at WordPress … Continue reading →

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My Cleaning Lady Caught Me Peeing in the Sink Last Night

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

It was awfully humiliating, but luckily it’s not what you think.  In my last post, I described how my intuition helps me out in the form of recurring dreams.  This peeing incident was just a different recurring theme making its … Continue reading →

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What My Dreams Are Made of: Crashing Planes and Dirty Toilets

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Have you ever had that dream where you see a plane crash?  Or you’re sitting on a toilet peeing, only to wake in a panic, hoping you didn’t wet your bed?  If so, don’t freak out!  It doesn’t mean you … Continue reading →

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Take This Quiz: Is Your Boss Right For You?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Remember those quizzes from Seventeen magazine? While my values and morals were taking shape during my teenage years, these quizzes helped guide me to make important life decisions.  When my high school crush started dating my best friend, I still … Continue reading →

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My Coming Out Party

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

One or two of you might be wondering where I’ve been the past few weeks.  I had a chance to do what I love doing most. Visit new cities… Celebrate love and life with old friends… And splurge on yummy … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Test

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Finally! I could see the light at the end of my career tunnel!  The depressed feelings dissolved, and a fresh hope blanketed over me.  I was very lucky to rely on the stability of the dental practice while I started … Continue reading →

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