Category Archives: Relationship Ramblings
Surviving the Graduation Ceremony
You’ve survived finals week and now, for a good portion of students, the day has finally arrived. After years of school work, individual and group projects, your time has finally arrived. You meet up with friends that you fear that you’re never going to see again; though, with the invention of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social networking sites, you’ll be just fine when it comes to staying connected. Your heart becomes heavy and you start to tear up at the thought of leaving a place that just a few weeks ago you wanted to run far away from. If you haven’t guessed it yet, I am indeed talking about graduation. That time of year when you put on the cap and gown and sit through a ceremony that is just a little too long. Continue reading →
Posted on May 20, 2013
The Benefits of Being Friendly
Raise your hand if you stop to get coffee in the morning before you go to work or school. Or maybe you got to a specific place to get breakfast or lunch. If you are raising your hand, think about the place you go. Do you go to the same place every day? If you do go to the same place, say Starbucks for example, is there a specific location that you go? I’m willing to bet it has something to do with the friendly atmosphere. Did you know that being friendly can go a long way not just in terms of getting repeat customers, but also in life itself? Continue reading →
Posted on May 13, 2013
Surviving Finals Week: The Professor Edition
Blood-shot eyes read over another paper on the same subject as the last. You pen scribbles notes here and finally you put a single letter on the last page before adding it to the pile of already graded items. The stack of yet-to-be graded items does not appear as though it has gotten any smaller, and in fact you find yourself wondering to yourself if it has actually grown in size. You put down your pen for the first time in what seems to be days to massage your aching hand. You wonder what you got yourself into, why were you in such anguish. Then you remember it’s finals week for the professors. Continue reading →
Posted on May 8, 2013
My First Blogging Event: What Hat Should I Wear?
My heart was beginning to pound rhythmically against my chest as my shoes tapped gently against the ground below and my anxiety level began to rise. My eyes darted around the unfamiliar room as I tried to decide which way to go. They landed on the front desk where a line where people waited with their furry family members to be checked into the hotel. After being pointed in the right direction, I smiled at my husband and made my way toward the elevators. My breath caught as I realized, I was at my first blogging event. Continue reading →
Posted on April 29, 2013
Is Internet Drama Avoidable?
Have you ever been a part of a forum community? I sure have. Previously I hosted interviews with creators/administrators of forums to ask what makes their community special or family-like. Both Midnight Lotus owner, Reina, and Pluvia Village owner, Snobothehobo pointed out that their communities were what made their sites special. They emphasized that their communities were about friendship, bringing people together and general closeness. What about the other side of a forum community? It can’t always be about lemon drops and gumdrops*, hugs and friendships can it? Continue reading →
Posted on April 15, 2013
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