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Steady Does It
This week and last week have been a bit slower for ReTextile and ISM, but there are some progress updates. First, I had a meeting with...

Ashley Yau
Nov 2, 20211 min read


Sprinting
I feel like I am sprinting lately when it comes to ReTextile. I have conducted my third research interview with Elizabeth Watkins from...

Ashley Yau
Oct 25, 20211 min read


A New Start
It’s a new start for ReTextile and ISM. In regards to ReTextile, I am going to continue to research how to craft a strategic plan. I will...

Ashley Yau
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Ready for Round Two
I keep saying that so much is happening, but so much is happening, both in ISM and for ReTextile. Last week, I attended ISM’s annual...

Ashley Yau
Oct 11, 20211 min read


The Fruits of My Labors
I’m looking forward to this coming week for ReTextile because there is so much tangible progress being made. This weekend I will be...

Ashley Yau
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Onward!
Progress with ReTextile was made! It was maybe a bit slower than I would have liked, but I am so excited as I begin to look at what is...

Ashley Yau
Sep 27, 20211 min read


Almost There
This was a busy week for ReTextile. I recruited three new volunteers on Friday, one of whom I got to meet. Connie Keller from Quilt...

Ashley Yau
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Lots to Look Forward To
This weekend was rough for me. I was feeling very discouraged about ReTextile and doubting my ability to make this nonprofit work in the...

Ashley Yau
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Different Paths
When most people think of nonprofit work, they often think of working/volunteering for or creating independent charitable organizations....

Ashley Yau
Sep 6, 20211 min read


A New Piece for my Quilt
I always like to think about my life as a big quilt that I am always adding new pieces to. For example, the most important patches on my...

Ashley Yau
Aug 30, 20212 min read
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