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Professional Thought
I've been thinking a lot about my professional goals during this past week. I'm not sure I ever want to become an administrator because I greatly enjoy working directly with students. If I ever do leave the classroom, I think I'd rather do something in educational programming or perhaps go into counseling. That being said, I think I ought to ( Read more... ) -
The Routine of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I have vague memories of Thanksgivings when I was little, making my little brother laugh, trying different foods for the first time, my parents flirting in the kitchen ( Read more... ) -
Happy Birthday, Mom
I've been feeling a little down and stressed all day today. I was unable to ( Read more... ) -
I Was So Busy Being Excited, I Forgot to be Scared.
I have officially made it through my first week back as a student ( Read more... ) -
Vanquishing the Bathroom Monster, Part 7
I generally don't post numbers. This is mainly because if I were okay with the numbers, I wouldn't be battling the Bathroom Monster. Obviously I am (battling), so I'm not (cool with numbers). Even when I get to goal weight, or in that realm, I don't really plan on posting the number. I may (huge may) post how much I will have lost, if only to ( Read more... ) -
Love is a Battlefield
At the club I attended last night, there was a light machine that shined little red and green polka dots of light. Enjoying video games as I do, I soon fixated on the red dot swinging across the wall by our table and likened it to the beam of a sniper rifle. I shared this comparison with the guys at my table and we were all very much amused ( Read more... ) -
Vanquishing the Bathroom Monster, Part 6
I forgot to mention in my last VtBM the differences in culture in commenting on weight. In some cultures, it's okay, and even a nice thing to do to point out to someone that they're overweight, or have been ( Read more... ) -
Day 30: 10 Year Text.
10 Year Text by Tia Singh
Speak what you think now in hard words, and tomorrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said today. - Ralph Waldo EmersonImagine your future self, ie, you 10 years from now. If he/she were to send you a tweet or text message, 1) what would it say and 2) how would that ( Read more... ) -
Day 29: Overcoming Uncertainty
Overcoming Uncertainty by Sean Ogle
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles. - Ralph Waldo EmersonWrite down a major life goal you have yet to achieve or even begin to take action on. For each goal, write down three uncertainties (read: fears) you have relating to each goal. Break it down ( Read more... ) -
Day 28: Alive-est
Alive-est by Sam Davidson
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. If we follow the truth, it will bring us out safe at last. - Ralph Waldo EmersonWhen did you feel most alive recently? Where were you? What did you smell? What sights and sounds did you experience? Capture that moment on paper and recall that feeling. Then, when ( Read more... )