What's your response when someone you love is hurting? The pain I'm referring to isn't a physical one. It's not as if you just saw your best friend trip over their own feet and skin their knee. If it were me watching that happen, there's a good chance I'd laugh. Sure, I'd ask if they … Continue reading Pain
Stress
Adult
Being an adult sucks. Sorry if that offends some of you, but it does. Sometimes, when I hang out with friends, I'm privy to the complaints of their children. Small things like, "I don't want to go to school," or "I can't figure out this math problem." When I was their age, I remember having … Continue reading Adult
Worry
Most people I know worry more than I do. I'm generally not a worrier. In fact, when problems come along, I probably don't worry enough about them. But maybe that's a good thing. It's not that I don't get stressed out over stuff. If you've been reading this blog for even a couple months, you … Continue reading Worry
Just a Quick Poll Here…
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…
Impressing the Professor
They say you only get one shot at making a first impression. I wonder what the odds are of actually making that impression a good one. It seems that you could easily make a negative first impression without even trying. If that's the easier way to go, wouldn't that be the more likely outcome of … Continue reading Impressing the Professor
That Awkward Moment…
When you start crying and you really aren't sure why. Luckily, I was alone in my tiny closet that functions as my office and could close the door so no one saw what was happening. Not that I have a real problem crying in front of others. It's just, what do you say when someone … Continue reading That Awkward Moment…
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
Under the Circumstances
Having grown up in church, I've heard a lot of sermons in my life. Sure, there were a few years there when I refused to attend church, but I can still safely say that the vast majority of my Sunday mornings have been spent in church listening to a preacher reading scripture and applying it … Continue reading Under the Circumstances
Self Care
Apparently, my supervisor thinks I'm stressed out. See, I work as a counselor in an elementary school. Have I mentioned that on here before? I can't keep up with things anymore. I'm too stressed out. Anyway, we're coming up on the end of the school year. Less than five weeks remain until the glorious days … Continue reading Self Care
The Confusing Middle 