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2014
Today I cried. Today I was given a real chance.
For many years my life has been an ongoing struggle to make something of myself and make my dreams come true. I’m stubborn, determined, often penniless, and resilient. I often thought this is the way it was going to be due to the fact that the world runs on money, which just happened to be […]
2014
Confession: I get burned out too, and here’s how I deal with it.
Burnout. No one likes to admit that it happens when they are running full tilt towards a goal. However, it’s a fact of life that happens to all of us. It doesn’t matter what your socio-economic standing is, nor your level of anonymity in the world. If you’re human, you’re going to feel burnout. Here […]
2014
Work, life, balance, and a little sanity
As many of you know from reading my blog, I have several things balanced on my plate. I… work at a garden shop to fill my bank account (and that of Insanitek’s) ~32hrs/wk tutor on my days off from the garden shop ~8hrs/wk work on Insanitek every chance I get spend time with my fiancé […]
2014
How to deal with guilt and manipulation
While you are struggling to make changes in your life, there are going to be nay-sayers. They will have their own reasons for trying to make you feel guilty for your choices or manipulating you into doing what they want. How you react to them, their words, and their actions is purely up to you. […]
2014
Where I was: Lessons from as a homeless college student
After reading a piece in Forbes about the realities of the poor status here in the States, I decided to open up about a time in my life when I was homeless. While you read this remember, I don’t want your pity. I want you to use this story to empower yourself to climb out […]
2014
The power in accepting responsibility
When I was a little girl I was told that during my entire life the only one I could count on was myself. It’s an unfortunately reality that family and loved ones move away, your elders you trusted you carry you forth pass away eventually, and friends come and go. The only stable person in […]
2014
Embracing introversion and thriving in business
There is no doubt about it, I’m an introvert by nature. Ask anyone that is familiar with me. I don’t go out very often, I prefer quiet environments, and close friendships over a party. I can’t remember the last time I perused social media for any more than 3, and that’s only when I get […]
2014
The Trickster Claims Her Prize [guest post by Fred Chu]
So, as I was feeling more than a little anxiety and anguish over my thesis formatting and editing, I asked my friend, Fred, to tell me a D&D inspired tale about fighting for my degree. Below is the metaphorical tale of Byzantine paperwork and regulations (the Labyrinth), the “inflexible” bureaucrats (the guardian), and obviously your […]
2014
Unexpected progress towards getting into the Guard
I missed last week’s fitness update due to a lot of chaos going on in my life. And for that, I’m sorry. It turns out that dealing with all the minor details of getting the administrative work done is taxing for my brain and time. I’ve made it a point to announce that I had […]
2013
The courage to live in uncertain times
Not many people in my immediate surroundings and circle of friends really and truly know what it is like to wonder about the safety and security of the place they live in. However, lately the people around me are starting to raise these questions and panic due to a couple nearby, violent home invasions, a […]
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