As I mentioned back in February, I pursued a paralegal certificate from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2014. In January when I started the program, I confess I was a little bit angry at God. After all, I had worked so hard, and pulled countless all-nighters to earn a Bachelors degree, and what did IContinue reading “Shall is a Mighty Word”
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A Re-kindled Appreciation for Part-time Work
A few weeks ago, the law firm where I work hired another person to exclusively file appeals for case managers, the same position as me. “Don’t worry,” my boss said cheerfully, “you will still be busy.” She was right. Social Security goes through busy periods where it seems like we are inundated with denial lettersContinue reading “A Re-kindled Appreciation for Part-time Work”
Blogging Against Disablism Day 2013: Stop Doing More with Less
Last year on May 13, I graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in communication with a journalism emphasis. Today, May 1, 2013, almost a year later, I still do not have a job. My parents constantly remind me this is nothing to be ashamed of. There is a good chance that I wouldn’t haveContinue reading “Blogging Against Disablism Day 2013: Stop Doing More with Less”
Soul Searching
When I was in third grade, I had an inexplicable fascination with the Iditarod Dogsled race held every year in Alaska. The race retraces the journey from Anchorage to Nome, made by a brave dog named Balto to get medicine for children suffering from diphtheria in 1925. While most of the topics covered in thirdContinue reading “Soul Searching”
Taking a Leap of Faith
Well readers, at the end of my previous entry, I mentioned that there were other events that transpired in the absence of my braillenote but which needed a separate entry. Well, the most important of these events that came to mind first was my leap of faith, literally. I think I have mentioned in pastContinue reading “Taking a Leap of Faith”
‘Tis Better to Live an Uncensored Childhood
Well readers, last week I saw an article online about a small publisher which was editing the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to “meet the needs of today’s children.” I guess some parents have been frantically tearing out pages of children’s books because of the stanza about the pipe Santa held tight inContinue reading “‘Tis Better to Live an Uncensored Childhood”
Remembering Trusty Rusty
I never could understand people who hate owning stuff once it gets old. I know someone for example who bought a beautiful fancy car, drove it for a few years and loved it, but then traded it in. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the car. This person just wanted it off his/her hands beforeContinue reading “Remembering Trusty Rusty”
Some Necessary Perspective on Celiac Disease and Life
Well readers, there is so much more I want to write about eventually regarding my new Celiac Disease diagnosis mentioned in the previous post. Navigating this river has been an interesting journey, complete with wonderful experiences, funny moments, unexpected surprises, and so far only one melt-down. But for this post, I thought I would takeContinue reading “Some Necessary Perspective on Celiac Disease and Life”
College Graduation Part 1: Anticipation and Anxiety
Well readers, I still cannot believe that May 13, a day four years in the making, (or 22 years if you look at it from the perspective of all my school years) has come and gone. I am officially a college graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Communication, and a proud alumnus of CarrollContinue reading “College Graduation Part 1: Anticipation and Anxiety”
That’s How Far Back I Go!
Last week, I celebrated my 22nd birthday, putting me in the oldest bracket in terms of traditional college students on campus. It was a fantastic birthday as usual. The main celebration happened a day early because I thought I would have to go to my night class on my real birthday. (I thought about skipping,Continue reading “That’s How Far Back I Go!”
Gilbert and Me 