Okay, I'm posting this because I genuinely want some opinions from the good people of the internet. I've been under some fairly heavy stress of late. And I know I've sort of been beating that dead horse repeatedly on this blog, but I'm sure it'll go away eventually, right? Well, it won't just go away. … Continue reading Just a Quick Poll Here…
Random Thoughts
Not Exactly Encouraging
Remember a couple weeks ago when I said my supervisor thinks I'm stressed out? Well, it's still pretty much true. She referred me to a local office that has a number of therapists who may be able to help me out with the whole stress thing. I haven't been to see a counselor since I … Continue reading Not Exactly Encouraging
Back to School
Today is my first official day of school (as a student) in seven years. Today I officially begin working toward teacher certification. Not that there's anything wrong with my career as a counselor. I'm just ready to move into a new career that will be stressful in a different kind of way. When I was … Continue reading Back to School
I Wasn’t Bored, I Just Didn’t Have a Real Blog Topic
So I was looking around my old blog and found this old quiz. I don't know where it originally came from, but the last time I answered these questions was in 2007. It's interesting to see what's changed and what's stayed the same. I give you money and send you into the grocery store to … Continue reading I Wasn’t Bored, I Just Didn’t Have a Real Blog Topic
Karate Kid
I went to the mall once and ran into a karate instructor. I assume he was there trying to drum up business for a local dojo. That's what it's called, right? If watching The Karate Kid has taught me anything, it's that they used all the correct terminology in that movie. Anyway, this guy wasn't … Continue reading Karate Kid
We All Scream
Several years ago, I noticed something odd in my mother's neighborhood. During the summer, late in the afternoons, a strange sound would come from outside. The first time I heard the sound, I was immediately transported back to a more innocent time. A time when I was young. A time when you could chase a … Continue reading We All Scream
The Single Guy Versus the Shirt
I had a long day yesterday. It was a day that involved yelling, screaming, crying, swearing, and ramming my head into a big, metaphorical brick wall. So when I got home, I really wanted to relax. Of course, this meant changing into a comfortable, old, worn-out t-shirt and some shorts. Once I was unrestricted by … Continue reading The Single Guy Versus the Shirt
Nostalgia’s Still a Thing, Right?
Do you ever wish you could go back and do it all over again? It really doesn't matter when or what. Is there a point in your life that you would like to go back to, having the knowledge that you have today, and do something different? I asked myself this question once as I … Continue reading Nostalgia’s Still a Thing, Right?
The Stats
I've made an important decision in the life of my blog. I've decided to stop paying attention to the statistics page. This is because all I get from looking at the stats is a feeling of discouragement. It tells me that, on a typical day, I might have 8 people who have stopped by my … Continue reading The Stats
Grown-Up Quiz
I have no shame when it comes to stealing ideas from other people's blogs. I used to do it all the time on my old blog. Back in the day, I had this crazy idea about blogging every single day. It becomes hard to come up with new things to write about if you're posting … Continue reading Grown-Up Quiz
The Confusing Middle 