I have a theory: when you go into something you know is going to be difficult, you can find the difficulty in it, or you can learn from it. I needed this motto as I traveled to Minnesota this past week. As I stated in my last blog, I knew that going to Minnesota was
16 years. I can’t believe it has been that long. The last time I was in Minnesota was for my Grandma’s funeral 16 years ago, and I didn’t think I would come back to Minnesota, except for another funeral. I missed my best friend’s funeral years later… stupid GRE rules. I still feel sad I
Cash won the “Ray of Sunshine” Award at school this week. Kayla said, “He’s like his Auntie Moe.” I didn’t feel that way. I don’t always feel that way. I hope people feel I make their lives better. I will admit I struggle with people; I struggle a lot with people. For many reasons—reasons I
May is my favorite month of the year. One of the many reasons is because the Kentucky Derby takes place the first Saturday of the month. Today was no exception. Except, I wanted to make sure that I was traditional in my Kentucky Derby celebration. I made mint juleps and wore a big, Derby hat.
Someone challenged me to publish my poetry using my voice. I hate my voice. I sound like a child. But, if we don’t challenge ourselves, we will never get better, so I recorded a poem of the Inspirational Series (IS) I just finished. My April thing I have never done before was to video record
45 days. Seems like a lot, but at the same time, doesn’t. But I did it. I lasted 45 days without caffeine. Honestly, it didn’t really impact my life, until the last week and a half—those days, I was dragging. Work was long. School was exhausting. I was tired. I was told several time I
If you know me, you know Tuesdays are my least favorite day of the week. I used to call Tuesdays “The Devil’s Day!” That’s part of the reason I do my arm day on Tuesdays—if I can do my least favorite exercise day on my least favorite day, I can do it any day! Don’t
I realized today that I haven’t had a meltdown about school in a while, and I am proud of myself for that. I expected one would happen while I was writing my Literature Review because I heard how bad it was going to be. Honestly, it hasn’t been as difficult as I expected it to
What I am about to share is somewhat sensitive in nature. The topic has been on my mind and heart for a couple of weeks now, and I feel like I need to share. As you read this, know it is taking me a lot to express what happened in words. Also, I want you
This has been on my mind a lot lately, and I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t write my feelings on it. My friend posted a picture on it, and I knew I had to say something. As someone who is interested in education and the learning of others, how we get educated