I don’t know if everyone is like this, but stagnancy scares the shit out of me. When I am stagnant, I get complacent and lazy. I feel stunted and the chances of my depression and anxiety increasing skyrocket. But then there’s the fear of change and the fear of moving forward. The fear of failing… Continue reading Growth
Category: Mind
Contains all things related to the workings of the mind: education, career, current events, opinions, writing, politics and so on.
The Egotistical Teacher
There is an art to teaching well. Despite the multitude of books and information out there about teaching well, there is a trait, I believe, that is integral in any good teacher. If you don't have it, no book will be able to help. The teacher who does a good job teaching doesn't just know… Continue reading The Egotistical Teacher
Purpose
I started this blog hoping that I may be able to finally be open, honest and real. I've blogged for many years before under anonymity and it was easy. Now that I'm open about who I am, blogging has proven to be much harder than it once was. I truly believe that it is important to… Continue reading Purpose
Mini-Memories
Talking to my students brings so much insight to my life. They're always so inquisitive and curious about what brought me to their school and how my life has turned out. This last week, I had them writing mini-memoirs. As is to be expected many students just looked at me and were like, "We don't have… Continue reading Mini-Memories
Coming Clean
After my latest post, a person dear to me asked me to stop. I know why she asked, but I couldn't share her sentiments. She's dealt with all this and has put it behind her. Call me a late bloomer, but I'm just now beginning to deal with my childhood. So I'm ready to open… Continue reading Coming Clean
Artist or Career?
So my childhood dream is to become a famous writer. My current dream is to be a know writer. At least known among a niche. And to teach writing as a professor. I've done my part. Graduated with a 3.69 from the University Of Michigan with a degree in English and a teaching certificate. I've… Continue reading Artist or Career?
JeSuisAhmed: A Commentary
I've been keeping my distance from all things to do with the horrific act that occurred in France recently. I felt that if I got into the conversation, I would do what most Muslims like me do, try to defend my religion and condemn the fanatics -who carried out the attack- on the deaf ears… Continue reading JeSuisAhmed: A Commentary
End of Break
Usually I spend the last day of my winter break scrambling to get my lesson plans in order and prepare for the onslaught of overly-freedom-intoxicated students. Usually I'm worried and nervous. It's always stressful to prepare for a day that my students don't welcome. I don't blame them, as much as I love teaching and… Continue reading End of Break
The Problem With Technology
My high school used technology (computers, word processors, and Blackboard) extensively. I couldn't turn in any hand written essays, I received all my assignments online and communicated with all my teachers via email. Yes, not many schools were doing this back in the early 2000s, but it worked for my small public high school of… Continue reading The Problem With Technology
Breaking The Art of Not Asking
I believe I have perfected the art of NOT asking. Reading The Art of Asking (or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help) by my new heroine, Amanda Palmer, is really showing me how flawed my art of not asking really is. This book and her insight is really helping me notice… Continue reading Breaking The Art of Not Asking
