Tag Archives: success

Year of Yes

Year of Yes is a must read for so many reasons. Yes, I knew Shonda Rhimes was a gifted writer, known for “giving good story”—it’s her superpower. I have followed both Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder since … Continue reading

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Riddled with anxiety over my future : Pages of a Career Journal

I’m a 27-year-old teacher of remedial English at a high-needs urban high school. I’m in my second year, and this job has completely worn me out. It has been a constant barrage of disrespectful students, absent parents, zero funding, lack … Continue reading

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The Promotion

I was recently asked to be the program manager over the young adult house where I facilitate groups and provide individual therapy. I informed the staff this was a position I would have to consider. This “promotion” could be seen … Continue reading

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Beautiful Blessed Nightmare

For the last several  days  I have shared my kitchen remodel story with you and used the phrase “beautiful, blessed nightmare”. Here is the meaning behind the words: “Beautiful” I knew it was going be amazing when finished; I just … Continue reading

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Traditional School Didn’t Work For Me, So I Enrolled in an Online School

This article truly reminds me of the Martha Beck article “How to be Wildly Successful”. I love the soundbite from the article “The school system was created mainly by people who are natural Follow Thrush. It works best for students … Continue reading

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