I is for Improvement
As I collected my students' papers today, some of them said they felt so much better about these papers compared to the ones they were getting back. Why? "I know I did better...
Apr 11, 2017 3 1 min read
Blogging A to Z
H is for Healing #AtoZChallenge
My daughter has depression and suffered from a pretty bad breakdown a few weeks ago. After some digging, we figured out it was a new medicine she tried that threw everything...
G is for Gratitude #AtoZChallenge
My friend suggested I write about why I chose to use gratitude as my theme for the challenge. "Do a deeper dive," she said, "and explain why it means so much to you." It...
F is for Follow-Through
Last summer, I applied to be an AP reader with ETS. While there is a main application, there are also follow-up bits and bobbles they occasionally ask you for. I found some of...
E is for Electronic Bill Pay
Today, I got a notice from my utility company saying that my payment hadn't been received. I was very confused because I am pretty on top of paying my bills. I double checked...
D is for Doctors #AtoZChallenge
I love my primary care physician, my dentist, and my daughter's pediatrician. I also loved my previous doctor who LEFT ME (no, I'm not still bitter. Ahem). The point is...
C is for Co-Workers
The people I work with are aces, especially the ones who work in my unit. Just today, I had conversations that ranged from what classes to take at the local gym to...
B is for Birkenstocks #AtoZChallenge
So I was looking at my sandals that are beat all to hell, and I realized that they are in such terrible shape because they are so well-worn and well-loved. When I started grad...
A is for Acceptance #AtoZChallenge
I am grateful for acceptance because it lets me look at a problem full on and see what my options are for solving it. I am grateful for acceptance because it keeps me from...