by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 8, 2013 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
I know that my voice on this blog comes across as calm, zen-y and positive, but that doesn’t mean it’s never been laced with worry, anxiety, fear or sadness. In fact, I have had some real ruts over the last few years that had me slumped on the kitchen...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 29, 2012 | Life Lessons
The other day, someone asked me, “Do you ever feel that you’re jinxing things when you write what you’re doing on Facebook?” Jinx. There is so much wrapped up in that word for me; jinx and fear have been like evil sisters who have followed me...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 18, 2012 | Life Lessons
I have started and re-started this entry so many times over the past couple of months – mostly in my head, mostly at 4 am, mostly in moments of heartbreak followed by clarity followed by heartbreak. In writing this, I hope my words find their way from my heart...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jul 13, 2012 | Life Lessons
Have you ever experienced that slip-slidey feeling of not being able to dig your heels into the ground hard enough? You know when you’re running at full speed, adrenalined-up, and then whooooops! Where did the ground go?! Thunk! Ah, there it is! (Ouch!) OK,...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jul 6, 2012 | Life Lessons
Switching career paths spurs the need to create a new resume. So, that’s been on my mind the last little while. How do I pin down on paper my credentials, my accomplishments and the “extra” facts? (You know which ones…those bullets at...
by Taslim Jaffer | Feb 20, 2012 | Life Lessons
This post is dedicated to my fabulous web design team, Hyedie and Malena, who held my hand through this exciting and scary venture. Why scary? Well, I’ll remind you about my relationship with technology. Read on to see what I’ve gained from this...