‎”Do one thing every day that scares you.”

Bathroom scale bulimia and weight loss

That quote, the one in the title? That’s by Eleanor Roosevelt. A little-known fact about myself is that there’s three people I thoroughly enjoy quoting: Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill. They just all had a sort of “pluck” … Continue reading 

Relay for Life: a continuing adventure

One of the many cancer survivors that we were blessed enough to have join us for the Relay for Life event. Each and every one of them is an inspiration.

I’ve blogged many times in the past about Relay for Life. I’ve participated in five of them, four as a student participant and a fifth as a volunteer DJ with a friend. If you aren’t familiar with Relay for Life, … Continue reading 

I’m not very good at blogging.

I mean, I say that casually, almost in a cavalier sort of what. It isn’t something I’m deeply concerned about. KellyMRivard.com has fulfilled many needs in my life over the last few years: a digital sandbox, a creative space, a career search tool. But, I’ve always operated it under the caveat that it had to be fun. It is, and has always been, first and foremost a hobby. A safe haven. An online forum for me to use for decompression.

So, despite being a professional communicator who puts bread on the table by helping others make the most of their social media presences (including blogs), I don’t approach it with a whole lot of passionate. Continue reading

Why Younger Isn’t Always Better in Social Media Management

We were raised in an age where passive-aggressive status updates are a socially acceptable way to deal with confrontation.

Foreword: I am a social media professional, although my title is technically “coordinator.” In many ways, I am a manager of social media, and I am an administrator on several outlets. I’m writing this as an expanded version of a … Continue reading 

Why Younger Isn’t Always Better in Social Media Management

We were raised in an age where passive-aggressive status updates are a socially acceptable way to deal with confrontation.

Foreword: I am a social media professional, although my title is technically “coordinator.” In many ways, I am a manager of social media, and I am an administrator on several outlets. I’m writing this as an expanded version of a … Continue reading 

Why Younger Isn’t Always Better in Social Media Management

We were raised in an age where passive-aggressive status updates are a socially acceptable way to deal with confrontation.

Foreword: I am a social media professional, although my title is technically “coordinator.” In many ways, I am a manager of social media, and I am an administrator on several outlets. I’m writing this as an expanded version of a … Continue reading 

Celebrating American Agriculture for the 4th of July

I’ve been a little swamped lately prepping for my big move to Kansas City, which happens THIS FRIDAY. (If you’re confused about the dates, I was supposed to start at my job on June 25th, but we bumped it back to July 9th because my apartment would not be available until the 7th.) I’ve been packing, taking inventory, and tying up loose ends here.

I have a million and one thoughts I’d love to blog about regarding the move, work, agriculture, and a slew of other things, but instead, I’ll take a few moments to address tomorrow, the 4th of July. Continue reading

And the winner is…

I know all of you have probably been sitting at your computers all day, anxiously awaiting the announcement of who won.  (I hope no one did that. And if you win, and I found out you DID, I will revoke your boots and give them to someone with a significantly less worrying boot addiction.) I apologize for the wait; I had expected to pre-write this post but graduation day was a blur and family obligations today have left me playing catch-up. So here we are!

I’ve been excited to announce this, and without further ado, the winner of a free pair of women’s Shyanne boots from Boot Barn is… Continue reading