Writing for the Common Good
Maui Day 4. Woke up to see the sunrise. Canoed in the morning! Loved the warm water. Enjoyed poke from a food truck that my mom saw on TV š Of course I dragged my family to a museum. This time it was the sugar museum. Ended the night with drinks, food and friends. Maui... Continue Reading →
Maui Day 3. Why does time move so fast? The morning started with a sales meeting since technically this trip is a work trip for my dad. The meeting opened with a Hawaiian blessing and message which was beautiful. Then it was a long walk along the ocean. Next it was off to Lahaina, an... Continue Reading →
Started the day with girl time, sun bathing and shopping. During shopping found a mini display of surf history. It included patches and tags from surf companies from the 1930s-1970s. Finished the evening with drinks and sushi with friends. Must confess that Mai Thai is one of my favorite drinks š¹ā¤ļø Love being out in... Continue Reading →
Happy St. Patrickās Day! I fell in love with Ireland while doing a summer internship. I was able to travel around the island and experience its beauty and history The picture is of the Hill of Slane, where it is believed that St. Patrick began to spread Christianity in Ireland.
First full day in Maui has come to an end. Enjoyed walking along the beach, soaking up the sun, experiencing the sunset and hanging out with friends and family. Beautiful walking path along the beach. Fun way to explore and get some exercise.You cannot beat a beautiful sunset. This trip is part of my dad's... Continue Reading →
It must have been a couple years ago. I was in a meeting with fellow colleagues discussing our Fellow nominations. Each year my place of work hosts a gala and honors pioneers of computing history. This has been going on for decades and a visitor can see a wall filled with pictures of past Fellow... Continue Reading →
2017 saw the end of a major advocacy chapter for me. This past year I stepped down as the president of the ActiveMinds Club at West Valley College. This is a mental health club on campus in which I had been the president for the last three years. I am happy to say that I... Continue Reading →
Each person can start ending stigma against mental illness by first evaluating how they themselvesĀ perceive mental health, mental illness and people who suffer with mental illness. What does mental health mean to me? Do I prioritize mental health? How do I view others who are open about their mental health? How do I view... Continue Reading →
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. As cliche as it sounds, this simple sentence has helped me greatly with dealing with depression. For almost two years I suffered with an aliment that I had no idea what it was. I was trapped in my own world of pain. What was the cause? Would I ever get better?... Continue Reading →
There are to many things I wished that people understood about my mental health and mental health in general. If I had to focus on one thing it would be that I hope EVERYONE would realized that they,Ā and others, are not define by mental illness. A person is so much more than a mental... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 