A few months ago, I made it a personal goal of mine to spend at least one hour outside every day. I felt a little pathetic having to make it a point to do something so easy and natural, for such a short amount of time every day, but it seems like we get so…
I’ve mentioned before that I go through various phases from time to time, and honestly, I think we all should. I tend to get into a hobby or new interest (very heavily) for a year or so, then move on and invest my time in something new, and eventually I’ll circle back to an old…
I wrote a book over the summer about how to enjoy life as a part-time college instructor, despite low pay, by being efficient and adopting a very simple lifestyle. Those crucial elements still help me to be successful, happy, and free on a day to day basis. However, I didn’t realize that shortly after publishing…
Every person has had something happen in their life that changed them forever. I’ve had a few life changing moments at this point, but the very first one, the one that I believe set all the others into motion, was going to college. A degree isn’t for everyone, but for someone like me, the classes,…
Over winter break, I finished reading Michelle Post’s book, Building Your Adjunct Platform. It was insightful, helpful, positive, and filled with extremely valuable links and resources (if you’re a struggling or aspiring part-time professor, you need to get this book). Many of her tips included things that I felt I’d taken care of, like establishing…
I’ll admit it. I live for burgers, tacos, and anything chocolate, despite my yoga-loving ways. However, I’m a big believer in moderation. I was raised by smart parents who taught me the importance of living a balanced life. Essentially: work, play, relax, spend time alone, and don’t overdo any one thing. I still take that…
Today marks the official start of the second week of college classes (at least at most Central Florida colleges), and with the uncertainty of a new workload and new students, comes the excitement to be in the classroom again. I’m loving my new students at UCF, but I’m also getting used to teaching in the…
Bigger isn’t always better. For a while I’d been considering moving into a two-bedroom place, and saying goodbye to my studio apartment. However, I knew that if I went bigger I’d end up paying a lot more and most likely buy more stuff to fill that space (I know my triggers, so I try not…
I’ve heard variations of this phrase a few times from different books, and I love the simplicity and truth behind this particular one. ‘It’s not failure, it’s experimentation.’ Many people have failed a test, experienced a breakup, got a bad haircut, tried their hand at different career paths through internships and part-time work. And as…
Back in high school, my journalism teacher had us write our New Year’s resolutions each January after winter break. We’d put them in an envelope, give them back to her, and she’d give them to us the following January (if that seems confusing, here’s some clarification- I took Journalism I, II, and III in high…