When we are little, we are often confronted with the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We are encouraged to be creative. We are encouraged to be imaginative. We are encouraged to be daydreamers. But at some point, that all changes. Society wants you to be creative but in a…
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SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?
Unfortunately, sometimes a job is just a job. It is a means to an end, and you might not have any intention of staying in the field you are currently working in. Whether it is a transitional stage in your career or you are trying to make some money to get through college, you have…
Read MoreWHAT I WOULD TELL MYSELF AT SIXTEEN
At 16 I was positive that I had it all figured out. I knew then that I was destined to be a healer. I wanted nothing more than to be able to see the world in terms of figures and numbers, because I had to be good at math and science if I wanted to…
Read MoreTHINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SIGNING A LEASE
This time of year is full of renters pushing you to sign the lease right now. Like right now. Oh you like this place? You should probably get it now, because it might not be there tomorrow. And truth is that can happen. But you also shouldn’t give them your money and sign any papers…
Read MoreEVERYTHING CHANGES
As the seasons turn, we are reminded of the ever-evolving nature of life. Nothing stays the same–at least not for very long. It always blows me away how you can think you have everything figured out, and in an instant you can feel like you are living in a different lifetime. Lately, I have taken…
Read MoreI Won’t Worry My Life Away
Last week a med student, a grad student, and someone with a dual Ph D. came into my seminar to talk with us. I don’t think I have ever felt so good about not knowing exactly what I want to do with my future. Part of me has come to accept that I don’t know…
Read MoreSay What?
All year people have been asking the dreaded questions, “Where are you going to school?” and “What are you going to major in?” Thankfully, as you could tell from previous posts, I have that all figured out. In fact, today was National College Declaration today. I am officially going to be a Badger. However, this…
Read MoreIt’s Better If I Don’t Understand
“The Other Side” by Bruno Mars feat. Cee Lo Green and B.O.B. Bruno Mars is fantastic. I love his music and this song is no exception. But there is one line in this song I can’t get out of my head, “It’s better if you don’t understand.” It’s not that this line is particularly catchy,…
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