A thousand rebirths. I transformed a thousand times. I moved back to northern Virginia from Doha, Qatar in Dec., 2021. Dec. 2021 was also the same month that I wrapped up undergrad, I finally graduated from college. I personally think that the college gen ed (general education) requirements are way too burdensome on students, and…
Read Moremy independent views…
I’m not really political in any way, I’m apolitical. But I’ve recently noticed that I might have some tendencies that are considered conservative, Independent, and liberal. And so I’m not really a leftist or a rightist. Maybe I’m a centrist, a moderate. I prefer the label “political Independent,” or just unaffiliated. I tend to think…
Read Morewhy I chose teaching…
I initially considered many other options, beyond teaching. I went up and down the list, and I job-shadowed, interned, volunteered, worked for a little bit, and interviewed at many different places and job settings, before I finally decided on a career in education. I seriously considered fields like mental health counseling and social work. I…
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The future is often unknown. And the journey to one’s final destination is magnificent. I once saw in a documentary about Vincent van Gogh that he, having once been a minister, spoke of life as “a pilgrimage in which man seeks god along a lonely, difficult path.” I thought that was extremely accurate; that’s what…
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I think a lot of times, you only see things through your own vantage point. I think this applies to how people view socioeconomics, too. I think people who have had a comfortable life since birth might think the economic issue at hand is largely about people working hard, seeking higher opportunities. People who were…
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I feel like my life is defined by what I’m currently studying in school, in state college, at any given epoch. First it was English lit.; then it was education—k-12 special education. Maybe someday it might be school counselorship? Disability services administration? My life might also be defined by which type of volunteer work, community…
Read Moreshort piece about becoming a teacher for exceptional youth…
I’m planning on becoming a special education teacher here in Virginia, within a few years. I’m currently registered with Old Dominion University for a degree in teaching special ed. I’m very nervous and anxious about this, but I feel like I did the right thing for myself, I made the right choice. And, I’m still…
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I’ve been unsure of my future, lately. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I didn’t want to do assignments or logistical work, and so I strayed away from corporate and nonprofit work—activities that would further a cause or help an entity in some way. I’m not inclined towards cognitive…
Read More“lost and confused” is part of the process. it’s all connected; everything is part of it. small update on stuff so far. Part II
Hey you guys. The (phone) interview didn’t go that great…The nice lady told me right off the bat that they actually filled the position already…But she was nice enough to refer me to other organizations and opportunities in the community. :3 I’m currently applying for receptionist work in my local area while I complete a…
Read More:3 thx for reading this. this is a “pre-journal” about my upcoming fall ’23 class.
Why do people believe what they do about themselves and others? Where does self-image and perception of others come from? Why are we so skewed in our perception of ourselves and others? Why does everyone see things in different ways? Are we all right/are we all correct? *Where does low self esteem come from? Why…
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