I know how to cook. I can make just about anything, as long as I’ve got a recipe of some kind. Often, I just glance over the ingredients to see what goes into something, and I just use my own estimated measurements. I’ve gotten pretty good at it, and I can’t remember the last time I made something that didn’t… Read more →
Category: Topics of Interest
Gender Roles
Every culture has its gender roles. In America, we’re pretty stuck in a rut, but I feel like society is starting to take steps to level the playing field. In general, girls are taught to be mothers and homemakers. Their toys are baby dolls, barbies, pretend cooking and cleaning supplies, and pretend makeup. They’re taught from the very beginning that… Read more →
Persuasive Essays
For one of the programs I work for, I’m having to grade persuasive essays. The students can pick just about any topic they’d like, and they have to eventually turn this paper into a letter in hopes of creating some sort of change. They get points for how mature their idea is (i.e., asking parents for a puppy gets a… Read more →
Soul Mates
When it comes to soul mates, there are so many theories that no one really agrees on. In fact, there are some that say soul mates aren’t even a real thing. For instance, some may say that love takes work. With all the people in the world, you’re compatible with more than one. Statistically speaking, they have to be right.… Read more →
Madness vs. Brilliance
I was reading this survey the other day, and it asked the following question: “What is the difference between madness and brilliance?” This is an interesting idea. I mean, there is a thin line, but what is it? And how can one person feel competent enough to tell the difference? I think the main difference is whether or not the… Read more →
An Education for Everyone
I have my degree in education, and it’s my ultimate goal to become a teacher. I want to be a really good teacher that inspires her students, and I want to make a difference. One of the hot topics in education is whether or not every single child deserves an education. This goes to both ends of the spectrum. Some… Read more →
My Favorite Chain Restaurants
For the most part, my husband and I like to go to privately owned restaurants. We like to believe that they have better quality food, and ethnic cuisine is much more authentic. However, there are a few chains that I like to visit. Olive Garden – What can I say? I love the breadsticks! That, and they have some really… Read more →
Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater
In any relationship, cheating is an awful thing. Not only does it show your partner that you aren’t really invested in the relationship, it breaks any chance you might have at trust in the future. It makes your partner feel like they aren’t good enough, and sometimes they’ll even blame themselves, thinking that they pushed you to cheat somehow. But… Read more →
Ugly on the Inside
There are some people out there who are absolutely gorgeous. They have the best hair, the nicest smile, and they radiate beauty. But, some of the people negate all of those good looks because of the person who they are on the inside. Personality traits and tendencies have a huge impact on how you’re perceived. You can be the most… Read more →
Pet Peeve: Unsupervised Children
One of the most annoying parenting habits, in my opinion, is leaving children unattended or unsupervised in public places. For instance, I take my daughter to a playground at the mall, and we have a lot of fun. But, I only go during school hours. This is because so often, during later hours or during summer vacation, parents bring their… Read more →
