Quick little blurb thoughts (for items I wanted to mention, but didn’t want to dedicate their own post to). In reality, I just think a LOT. And why not throw those thoughts up on this website that borders a diary -
I originally entered college as an engineering (though undeclared) student. Now I’m pursuing a career field to build others up. Corny :)
There are various types of engineering - we code or program too! - thought from 6/6/17
When internet is on the line, a NETwork of activism opens up. - pun and appropriate.
It is my opinion that people are inherently nice (reminisce about that Community episode debate) - a random individual swiped his Walmart discount card for me at walmart. - That was nice of him :)
Hey girl, someone was trying to start a fight today on your bus, and you witnessed three different ladies automatically shut that down. - ya. You go ladies.
It’s interesting when phones advertise their camera abilities. It’s like withnessing a reflection of society’s phone use for Snaps or Instagram. - hmm.
Conversation with Sunii from the bus - “travelling separates us from trees - but also similar to trees, we need to be moving early to adapt.” - an interesting take on global perspectives.
Drive safe enough the Pizza in your passenger seat doesn’t lose it’s cheese. - thoughts when I’m in my car alone.
We see a variety of students. And those students have quite the experiences. But we are here to help them achieve all they can. Helping students makes me realize just how strong I am, and how I can be that form of support for the student. I’m here for the people - I love who I work with, and who I serve. From the HR ladies to the graduate from years ago- they matter. - thought from 3/13/18 after learning of the merge.
I am working to build skills in my current role. And as rough as it can be at times, I could have it worse - another advisor was crying their first week because it was so intense. I adapted, I learned, and I am better for it. - proud of you.
There is a great deal of trust needed to make things happen. For example, these students may never see their instructor, but they still have to trust them. We have to trust other departments to be successful, and we have to encourage them. - thoughts from work.
Baking is my forte - I might have too many utensils for it, but I enjoy it. I’m also excited that I got into stocks again (minutely, and not an addictive aspect) after learning about them in third grade. Makes that knowledge feel useful. - random rambles.
A former student that I had advised reached out to me for information. This is what I’m here for. - :)
Past me will take care of current (and future) me. I’ve constantly said this, and it’s relevant every time. I set myself up for those “what if” situations in case the worst happens. I don’t live on the fear of them, just if they happen I can handle it. - go you.
Recently, I’ve become a fidgetter. I used to be able to just sit in the same position for long car rides, but now I’m constantly wanting to move. I was speaking with a random lady at the bus stop because of this lately, and she interpreted my fidgeting as being cold (because of me wearing flats). Nope, I just can’t sit still in my own skin sometimes. But I get that :)
I am super non-competitive. Why can’t we all just help each other succeed? - goes with my faith in humanity.
Perks of working at a place with only master’s and doctoral programs - I don’t have ethical concerns when I work with individuals. I can’t rep my school (and our sister school doesn’t count) - 3/10/18 thought when I was at a preparation meeting for Girls State.
I’ve started talking gently to myself. Calling myself “sweetie….” I’m so considerate of me now. - 3/12/18.
When I interviewed at a specific place recently, I felt prepared. I was well read and I left the interview really wanting to be a part of that team. That’s part of why it hurt so much when I was told no. But I am well read and prepared. They’re loss :) - thought from 3/12/18.
I know that patterns are something to recognize and they don’t necessitate a correlation to things at times, but sometimes it is just interesting. The other day I watched a video of an American Idol contestant, so I tried to remember the Chris Daughtry song that I had liked. The next day, Daughtry’s band came on in Walmart, and then again on the radio. After not hearing these in years, this happened. Similarly, watching a Buzzfeed article, the term ‘wobegon’ came up, and I start recognizing it elsewhere, including as a text on a bookshelf at work. - 3/11/18
I want to stand for things like the Captain. I want to be as confident in myself as Thor. I want to listen like Black Widow. I want to constantly improve like Iron Man. I want to control my emotions like the hulk. And I want to be as fucking on point like Hawkeye. - that stuff needs to go on Pinterest or something. But still, that’s how I feel sometimes.
And that’s it for the blurbs for now. The blue is just wonderful thoughts :)