I’m 27. Single. Female. American. My rich and diverse background has played a pivotal role in shaping the passionate and driven individual I am today. Being immersed in a vibrant Croatian heritage, my connection to my roots runs deep, influencing every aspect of my life. Over the past few years, I have dedicated myself wholeheartedlyContinue reading “Who am I? Part 2”
Category Archives: Life
A ten yearold’s dream
When I was a child, I had always dreamt of the day I would turn 25. For some reason, that was this age when I would have it all. At 25, I would be the most beautiful and have everything I had ever wanted—my pipe dream. Never cared about being 21 or 30; it wasContinue reading “A ten yearold’s dream”
My life at 25 not 35
One of my best friends texted me as I was sitting on the floor watching movers come in and out of my apartment for my seventh move since I was eighteen. I needed to hear his text which ultimately made me tear up in the middle of these movers asking me where I wanted myContinue reading “My life at 25 not 35”
My Next Chapter – Promotion & Moving (again!)
Over the past few months, I have had a lot of thoughts go through my mind on my next advancement. I kept most of it private from most people besides close friends and family. The last few months have felt like a dream; everything I have wanted and wished for is coming true. I askedContinue reading “My Next Chapter – Promotion & Moving (again!)”
Skipping Through Europe – WFH
Why am I going to Europe for almost four months? The simple answer is why not, which is my only answer. As soon as Amazon announced, we would not have to be back in the office until January; that day, I decided to buy a ticket to Munich, leaving at the end of September. IContinue reading “Skipping Through Europe – WFH”
What is Lupus and Hemochromatosis? And how does it affect me?
Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by Lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Iron overload is usually caused by an inherited condition called hemochromatosis. Excess iron can poison organs, leadingContinue reading “What is Lupus and Hemochromatosis? And how does it affect me?”
Two weeks solo in Paris; did I learn anything and what is next?
I spent two week alone in my favorite city; Paris. I decided to go on a complete whim, well actually the guy I was talking to for a couple months decided he was not quite over his ex…I was upset so I bought a ticket to Paris that same day we “ended” if we wereContinue reading “Two weeks solo in Paris; did I learn anything and what is next?”
Amazon! Do I love it or hate it? Plus the hiring process
I have been working at corporate Amazon for less than a year, but a year at Amazon feels like forever. Most people last two to four years on average, I have been told. I think that is mostly in tech roles. I work on the Amazon Fashion Tech initiatives team in a non-tech role. IContinue reading “Amazon! Do I love it or hate it? Plus the hiring process”
Who Am I?
I’m 25. Single. Female. American. I was raised in Southern California with an incredible set of parents, with two brothers and a sister. The joke is I was raised as a single child since I am much younger than my siblings and I have an extremely close bond with both of my parents. With thatContinue reading “Who Am I?”