I used to be a motivated, disciplined person. I turned things in on time. I never missed a class. I actually did the assigned reading and had never laid eyes on the demonic destroyer of literature that is Sparknotes. That was before. It was before Fall Break, when I was hopeful and naive, telling myself that "this semester will be ... [Read More…]

I'm pretty tired of people trying to motivate me. Now before I explain, I do believe we all need people who encourage us to create dreams and go after them, especially at this formative stage in our lives. But, if it isn't coming from someone I know wants the best for me, personally, it's empty. If you're getting paid to tell me how great I ... [Read More…]

The scenario is all too familiar. You push a button and pace until the elevator arrives. Doors open, revealing you won't be alone on your trek to the eighth floor. You nod to your fellow passenger, step inside, press the button, and fumble with your phone or watch while a looped track of bland jazz blares overhead. "ACHOO!" "God bless ... [Read More…]