Monthly Archives: November 2010
Pet names
I was working out in the gym this morning, and this book was being discussed on the Early Show. It’s all about how pet names (like honey, babe, love, etc.) can actually be detrimental to your relationship. The authors claim that these terms of endearment seep into our brains, and taint our view of our … Continue reading
Ignorance can be Bliss
In the midst of all of my projects (one of which I should be working on now), I have started my Ph.D. application. Since then, it seems as if my dream of obtaining a Ph.D. has managed to fall apart. I emailed one of my previous professors (who also happens to be the Director of … Continue reading
A Student, Again
Here I am again, a “full-time” student. Sunday evening was filled with unease and a little anxiety over what Monday would bring. What would I do with myself? Should I look forward to a day of work, or should I act as if I’ll be called in to substitute? Tough questions, I know. 😛 However, … Continue reading
Mixed Emotions
Tomorrow is my last day of student teaching. I cannot begin to describe the plethora of emotions that I’ve gone through this week. Over the summer I envisioned the end of student teaching as light at the end of a very long tunnel. Instead, I feel like perhaps my eyes have adjusted to the darkness, … Continue reading