Reflections
As I pull in some of my archived content and begin building new content, the purpose of this website is to share all things Erin. Personal adventures, professional developments, and continuing education. I am entering a new chapter of my life and look forward to journaling about the adventures ahead. Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Now, at age 36, I have found myself surrounded (in-person and digitally) by the most inspirational people. So many incredible people pushing their boundaries and doing everything they can to help others along the way. On a daily basis I see one of my friends and family taking calculated risks to achieve greatness. They inspire me constantly and give me the motivation to keep going after my goals...
I want to share how one of my true role models, Amelia Earhart, has inspired me. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. In my eyes, her drive and passion for flight is what made her a true legend. While attempting to fly around the world in her Lockheed Electra 10E she disappeared and was never found again. Ultimately that flight was what took her life by pursuing...
We are who we surround ourselves with. I spent some time yesterday reflecting on where I’ve come from and who has helped me along the way. It is a fun exercise and one I highly recommend. I went down memory lane reminiscing on past jobs and personal adventures. What a ride it has been and I feel like it is just beginning. I had a realization that I can do a better job at thanking those...
This morning was my first day back at Racelab swim practice and it felt really good to be back in the water. A few initial observations are that I am lacking endurance and my form is a little choppy. One thing I found really encouraging was how aware I was of myself and my surroundings. I am in a different headspace now than I was when I was training with Racelab previously. I am now very aware...
How one act of admiration turned into a call for action. A month ago I spent some time scouring the internet for guidance on conducting extreme environments research. I have a few ideas for continuing research after I graduate and decided to poke around to see what I could find. In my searches I came across the story of Barbara Hillary. I had not heard about her before, so I found her website and...
This morning I was laying in bed, unable to fall back to sleep, when I realized that my normal feelings of work “anxiety” had changed into excitement. I had a rare glimpse into the personal transformation that I have been actively seeking. It was the first time I felt the benefits of the recent steps I had taken to change my life for the better. This was a pivotal moment and one I...