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My Reflections
Thoughts, musings, inspirations, and whatever else may be on my mind.


Somewhere Isn’t Just Anywhere: Waxing Poetical on the Job Hunt Experience
Image: “Cheshire Cat in the Tree Above Alice,” hand-colored proof by John Tenniel (1820–1914). 19th-century illustration. Public domain. Sourced via The Morgan Library & Museum: www.themorgan.org/prints/item/250313 In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland , there’s a moment when Alice first meets the Cheshire Cat. Most people remember it for the line, “We’re all mad here.” But the beginning of that conversation has always held my attention a little more. It goes something like thi

ArenElizabeth
Oct 30, 20252 min read
The Uniform Isn't a Costume
Even offline, I’m still confronted by politically charged content—especially when it crosses into professional territory. I don’t share my political or religious views online. I prefer in-person conversations for those topics. That’s just me. But today, I want to comment on something politically adjacent—because it touches on professionalism, ethics, and training. A video has been circulating showing two retired Army veterans, in uniform, interrupting a Senate hearing to pro

ArenElizabeth
Oct 16, 20252 min read
I Deactivated my Facebook Profile
It was a difficult decision, although I’m not entirely sure why. No—that’s not true. I completely know why I deactivated it. In short, it...

ArenElizabeth
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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