Higher Education Woes: Graduate School
UNITED STATES—After completing my undergraduate degree in 2008/2009, I had it made up in my mind that was it for me when it came to my college education. I didn’t want to pursue it any further. Why? Not only was it the costs, but the idea of being in a classroom didn’t excite me people. However, I consider the...
Media Circus Mayhem
UNITED STATES—Talk about a media circus bloodbath on Monday, April 24. Whew, that was the best way to describe what occurred with two of the biggest organizations when it comes to the media sphere. I’m referring to CNN and FOX News. Both organizations let go some massive media personalities that had everyone talking and I mean EVERYONE THAT I...
Jury Duty 101: The Waiting Game
UNITED STATES—I’ve been wanting to chat about this for quite some time, however, I wanted to give it a bit of time to digress exactly what transpired. I’m referring to my time doing jury duty. Let me be clear people this is not my first rodeo. I have actually been called for jury duty, let me rephrase that: summoned...
Maximize Your Free Time
UNITED STATES—I don’t get much free time America. I juggle quite a bit when it comes to work, school and family. Not to mention some lingering health concerns that have recently become a major concern. For most Americans, they get at least 2 days off in a given week, if they’re working a 40 hour schedule. I on the...
Major Career Accomplishment
UNITED STATES—It was just a massive celebration in my family this past week. My oldest nephew (wow, I just realized that) completed his training at the police academy and is now officially a sworn police officer. Yeah, it just seemed like yesterday he was sharing with us that he wanted to be a police officer and of course I...
Vacation Epiphany
UNITED STATES—I recently had a vacation America, and it was long overdue. I am someone who can personally go a year without any time off of work, but in doing so you run into a dangerous trap of experiencing burnout which is not good for you or the company you work for. I had a ton of ideas manifesting...
Wait Times At The Doctor’s Office
UNITED STATES—The doctor’s office. I know I’m not the only person who hates going to the doctor. I feel like whenever you go to the doctor or you have a scheduled appointment you always have a bit of worry or anxiety. You just want to have a good visit and hear good news. When you don’t it is beyond...
When You Journal You Might Surprise Yourself
UNITED STATES—I have recently started to do something that I used to do years ago, but stopped because I made the excuse I just didn’t have time. I have started to journal again. However, I want to make this very clear my form of journaling may not align with everyone else, and that’s the point. When some people journal...
Dealing With Trauma Is Not Easy
UNITED STATES—Last week I wrote a column about the shooting that transpired at my Alma Mater, Michigan State University that left 3 students killed and 5 others seriously injured. The mass shooting did strike me in a way that I hadn’t expected. Perhaps it is not just the fact that I am very familiar with the school and the...
Absolute Terror On MSU Campus
UNITED STATES—It is unfortunate that we are having this conversation yet again, but another mass shooting has transpired in the United States, this time on the college campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. For me, this is quite personal as an alumnus of the university, in addition to having a niece who currently attends the school as...