Category Archives: Family Ramblings
Surviving Finals Week
Bloodshot eyes stare blankly at the open Word document waiting patiently for the paper to magically write itself. The curser blinks once, then twice and then a third time, but nothing appears. A soft sigh leaves parted lips as the chair leans backwards making a soft creaking sound in protest. The frustration begins to build and then panic when you realize that your time to finish this project is slowly slipping away. A numbing feeling takes over your brain and the sudden urge to cry overtakes you. What has caused this tremendous amount of stress and anxiety? Only one thing could cripple even the most academic of students…Finals Week. Continue reading →
Posted on May 6, 2013
How to Choose a Care Home
Residential care homes can provide support for adults with complex needs such as learning difficulties, mental health issues or emotional and behavioural needs. Choosing which home is the most suitable for you or the person you care for can be a difficult task. Continue reading →
Posted on April 24, 2013
A Year Ago: RIP Dad
A year ago yesterday my father passed away after fighting what had overcome him for six months. If you’re wondering why I didn’t write this on the day of his death, in actuality, I did, it’s just not being posted until now, either way, that’s not the point. My father was so strong and never willing to back down without a fight. Losing a parent is not easy and I don’t think that it matters at what age it happens. You think that I would be sad thinking about my father’s death, but honestly, I’m actually doing okay. Continue reading →
Posted on April 19, 2013
Top 5 Unforgettable Childhood Memories
Being a child is great fun. The problem with childhood is that we only actually realize how great it was when we become an adult. Growing up, we scoff at adults when they tell us that childhood are the best years of our life, itching to have responsibility and independence and not have people telling us what to do what feels like every minute of every day. Continue reading →
Posted on April 17, 2013
Help a Student by Taking a Survey!
Hello Readers! Recently I received an email from a young man named CJ Fleming who is currently a student working on his dissertation at Clark University. He needs the help of all of you out there! I’m asking all of you to please find some time within the next few weeks to take a look at the message below and fill out a survey. Not only will you be aiding a student with his dissertation, but you will also be entered into a raffle. That’s right…FREE STUFF! Now who doesn’t like free stuff? I know I do! So keep reading to find out more about what’s being looked for. Continue reading →
Posted on April 10, 2013
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