Getting Finances In Gear For 2017!
UNITED STATES—Ok, I know many people just like myself are happy that Christmas will soon be over. Why? Well, you no longer have to worry about spending money on gifts and one can begin to get those finances in order. Yes, finances. While so many people are concerned about getting healthy in 2017, which is great, it’s more important...
Diversity At The Collegiate Level
UNITED STATES—I had quite the daunting task this semester in my sociological theory class. For those of you wanting me to explain what precisely sociological theory is, I’ll do so at a later time, just be advised it’s not as complicated as you think, but it’s not as simple as you think either! Crafting my final paper on diversity...
The Seven Deadly Sins
UNITED STATES—I recall quite vivid nearly 10 years ago I studied the importance of the seven deadly sins while studying Shakespeare and Medieval Literature. While most people can’t recall which is more prevalent than the others, but for those not in the know, those sins include: Pride, Envy, Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Sloth and Wrath. I was always warned that...
Competence In The Medical Arena
UNITED STATES—I can truly see why so many people are at times skeptical about going to the doctor. This past month has totally questioned my confidence and safety when it comes to the medical arena. What is even worse, the idea of the healthcare system as being a money maker is scary as hell.
My grandmother who suffers from Type...
The Fight To End Poverty
UNITED STATES—This week has been a tough week for me, but especially because I just watched a documentary titled “The End of Poverty” that literally ripped my heart out of my chest. Why? It just puts into perspective what is important in life, but also the fact that with the United States being one of the richest countries in...
The Professor Or The Teacher’s Assistant
UNITED STATES—While this column may not ring a bell for many Americans, for those who have ventured to college will totally understand where I’m coming from. In college, you encounter many professors, those who are tenured vs. those who are not. You also encounter what is known as the TA or teacher’s assistant. I’ve always believed that professors were...
Fixing Family Dysfunction
UNITED STATES—Every family has some sort of dysfunction, but just because dysfunction exists, doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed. The one thing I’ve noticed about various people I know and their families is that we all have secrets or skeletons in our closet that we prefer not to divulge to the rest of the world. Why? Well shame, we...
What Are You Thankful For?
UNITED STATES—Its Thanksgiving, a time for family and food, but we have to have a discussion about something a bit more important: life. Every Thanksgiving our biggest focus is on the food, however, our focus should be on the things that we have in life that perhaps so many others don’t have. It begs the question: what things in...
Taming A Temper
UNITED STATES—We all cannot be happy 24 hours a day. There are just those moments where something transpires that makes the blood boil or irritates you to the core. So what do you do in those heated moments to ensure that you don’t lose your cool and do or say something that can be detrimental to your reputation? I’d...
I Voted, Did You!?
UNITED STATES—It has been one hell of an election year in my opinion. I cannot recall the last time things were so contentious, so hotly debated and people being energized about voting. I mean I thought things were bad in 2008, when Barack Obama was battling for the presidency against John McCain. Hmm, 2016, is proving to be another...