Tag Archives: School

Not That Person Anymore

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Have you ever put on a pair of clothes, only to quickly realize they no longer fit? That happened to me a few weeks ago. It caught me by surprise. My pants felt like I needed to shove a lampshade … Continue reading →

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What In The World?

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

The world is a strange place. I have a lot that I’d like to say, so I’m going to sit here and write. You can either read all of this, or you can scroll down to the paragraphs that don’t … Continue reading →

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Making A Fantasy Sports Player

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

I like to think of myself as a competitive person, especially as it pertains to sports. That being said, I’m not a sore loser. Sure, in the back of my head I may be fuming, I may hold a grudge, and I … Continue reading →

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Momentarily Misplaced

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

I can’t tell you the last time a commercial on TV, or an advertisement on the internet, left me saying to myself, “Wow, I need what they’re selling.” I don’t know if I’ve ever thought that. Sure, maybe the food … Continue reading →

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Who We Are

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

We are all different. There are things I like that you don’t. The music I listen to may be foreign to you. The way I talk, or the phrases I use, may drive you up the wall of your igloo. … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Odey

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

Dear Odey, I’m about to do something that I’ve wanted to do ever since you requested this letter on July 27 of last year. But before I do, I need to pick myself up off the ground because I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Things I Will Never Do as a Teacher (Reblog)

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

Originally posted on yarluna19:
“Can I please go to the bathroom? “I don’t know, can you??” *insert eye roll* The title of this post either made you flashback to the classroom of a teacher that made your life hell, or…

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Adios, Chris

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

It was the best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life. I wanted to eat more of it, but in order to do that I would’ve had to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. In simpler terms, my … Continue reading →

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Words Still Matter

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

About five years ago, I found myself sitting in a third-year writing class with about fifty other students. One day, the professor – who was a reporter at the local newspaper – returned an assignment to us. A few minutes later, I … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts VII

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

1. If someone doesn’t tuck their chair in upon leaving the food court, I will stare at them until I can’t see them anymore. It’s my way of being disappointed in society without causing a scene. 2. Did the phrase “bury the … Continue reading →

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