I wrote a book over the summer about how to enjoy life as a part-time college instructor, despite low pay, by being efficient and adopting a very simple lifestyle. Those crucial elements still help me to be successful, happy, and free on a day to day basis. However, I didn’t realize that shortly after publishing…
Every person has had something happen in their life that changed them forever. I’ve had a few life changing moments at this point, but the very first one, the one that I believe set all the others into motion, was going to college. A degree isn’t for everyone, but for someone like me, the classes,…
Over winter break, I finished reading Michelle Post’s book, Building Your Adjunct Platform. It was insightful, helpful, positive, and filled with extremely valuable links and resources (if you’re a struggling or aspiring part-time professor, you need to get this book). Many of her tips included things that I felt I’d taken care of, like establishing…
I’ll admit it. I live for burgers, tacos, and anything chocolate, despite my yoga-loving ways. However, I’m a big believer in moderation. I was raised by smart parents who taught me the importance of living a balanced life. Essentially: work, play, relax, spend time alone, and don’t overdo any one thing. I still take that…
Today marks the official start of the second week of college classes (at least at most Central Florida colleges), and with the uncertainty of a new workload and new students, comes the excitement to be in the classroom again. I’m loving my new students at UCF, but I’m also getting used to teaching in the…
Bigger isn’t always better. For a while I’d been considering moving into a two-bedroom place, and saying goodbye to my studio apartment. However, I knew that if I went bigger I’d end up paying a lot more and most likely buy more stuff to fill that space (I know my triggers, so I try not…
I’ve heard variations of this phrase a few times from different books, and I love the simplicity and truth behind this particular one. ‘It’s not failure, it’s experimentation.’ Many people have failed a test, experienced a breakup, got a bad haircut, tried their hand at different career paths through internships and part-time work. And as…
Back in high school, my journalism teacher had us write our New Year’s resolutions each January after winter break. We’d put them in an envelope, give them back to her, and she’d give them to us the following January (if that seems confusing, here’s some clarification- I took Journalism I, II, and III in high…
I don’t mean hungry as in ‘I could really eat something right now’ (although earlier I did the whole, “I’ll just have this one scoop of peanut butter,” and then half a jar later.. you know). I mean hungry as in ‘I want to master my profession.’ I’m aware that this doesn’t happen overnight, more…
I have this friend that constantly inspires me. She’s young, extremely positive, has her own successful business, but like every other human, she still has bigger dreams and desires. However, unlike most, she doesn’t stop until she accomplishes those dreams. Her journey to making these dreams come true is consistent and positive. And I get…