marriage won’t be fireworks.

What you don't see behind my calm facade.

We are so busy or at least pretend to be busy to make it as though we need to be. To make sure our calendars are full and look at me — I’m just so busy with all of these things.

Don't fret, we're all a little human.

You’ll grow up at 18 and then again at 25 and again at 30. Keep learning.

Why the #AerieReal marketing campaign is fire.

In the underbelly of Houston lies an area dubbed the “Corridor of Cruelty” by locals who are familiar with the reality of this neighborhood in Houston, near Little York and US 59 Freeway. cover photo by: Jerry Baker/Houston Chronicle

Apparently, Karen in aisle 6 would become Elizabeth and Mike in the cubicles next to me for years to come. Karen was just a starting gate to the emotional punches we are handed when dealing with the world, and then asked by co-workers or family, “but why are you so sensitive?”

Obviously, this is important for my OB to know, so I repeated the same script: “No, we don’t want kids. Right now, it’s a no.” She immediately replied, “Well, you should.”

Pets are so much more than just our animals.

On May 11th, animal lovers, community leaders, philanthropists and volunteers will unite to celebrate an incredible year. The Anniversary Luncheon is a time to reflect on our past accomplishments, our growing resources, and to look ahead to what’s next for the team. photo credit: Houston Chronicle

How the heartworm lifecycle starts in pets, symptoms to look for, and treatments to consider

One important takeaway from the relief efforts post Hurricane Harvey, was how necessary microchips were for reuniting missing pets with their owners. Photo by Yuki Dog on Unsplash

Tis the season for mistletoe, warm meals, and longer wintery (or as close to winter as Texas weather can be) nights. While the ushering in of the holiday season brings joy, there is nothing joyful about having a pet emergency interrupt your cheer.

According to NASA, July is Houston’s peak mosquito season. And this year, the arrival of mosquito season means we must be prepared to combat the Zika virus.

Summer is in full swing and it’s important to remember how sensitive we are to sunlight and extreme heat.  Practice the below recommendations to ensure you are protecting yourself appropriately.

I never realized how important a mentor was until I didn't have one.