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Sometimes I miss being a student. I was a kid that loved going to school. I loved new books, new teachers, new things to learn…I loved it all! Sometimes I really think about going back and getting a masters…

but then…

On the other hand, I do not want to worry about having to attend classes after work or come home to complete something for an online class. Plus, it is a hit financially that I really don’t want to make because we want to buy a house soon.

I just miss being the student, but I do not miss all the responsibilities that come with it.


That moment when you want to genuinely open up to someone, but you are afraid to because you don’t know that person’s intentions even if they are acting genuine…

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Originally posted by hopefulhurricane


Take a moment from your day and text someone important to you and tell them that they are amazing and how much they mean to you…you never know, it could just make their day. It could be just what they needed to hear at that moment. It could mean everything.


Too many minutes are wasted worrying about things that haven’t even happened yet.

Are some people just  born without a conscience or do they just turn them off?

“Idealistic, but angry. You have a lot of strong convictions about how the world should be and a strong sense of ethics. And while this gives you some strength and purpose, it also makes you feel very frustrated by the world around you.”
—inkblot test just revealed the perfect representation of me.
Too many times we let worry of the future, ruin our present.

Some people leave you so exhausted after just one conversation.

I had to call Target to change my address for my REDcard.

The man that answered the phone seemed like he was new or in training because he kept stuttering and pausing to think about what to say.  He had a thick accent when speaking and I could tell from his voice that he was older. So I already had an image in my mind of this older man that might be new to the country and finally got a job to support his family to figure out what the “American Dream” is. 

He was having a hard time understanding me when I was giving him my address and I had to speak very slowly and take my time to ensure he was getting everything correctly. He kept sighing and nervous laughing because he felt like he wasn’t doing a good job and perhaps his supervisor or trainer was listening in on the call as well to see how he would do.

I was very patient with him and my heart was hurting as he was struggling with the simple task of changing my address. After 20 minutes, he was able to change it and I made sure to thank him for all of his help as he stuttered, “have a nice day m’am.”

This is a moment where it is so easy as a caller to lose patience and demand a supervisor or talk back in a rude manner. 

Please be cautious and empathetic…

I hope this man succeeds and reaches what he wants in life.


Teaching helped me find my voice.

Growing up, I was mostly shy and wouldn’t stand up for myself. Something I have realized as of late is how much stronger teaching has made me. It has allowed me to find my inner voice and be more assertive in all aspects of life. It has made me more of a risk-taker and more willing to go through things.  It has helped me to expect more from others and not accept their wrong doings. 

I have grown SO much my three years of teaching.


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