Month: January 2014

I’ve been in college for a long time. This semester I have an instructor who wants me to call her by her first name, another wants me to address him as Professor [last name] and another prefers Mr. [last name]. For most of my college career, almost all the instructors I’ve had have preferred to…

I’m constantly trying to learn new things. I take classes, read books, ask people to teach me things, but I learn a lot of stuff online these days. I like online courses because I can usually learn at my pace. I can skip topics I already know or repeat videos as often as I like…

My kitchen was a mess. I’d be embarrassed if anyone came over. It was time to clean, but because I was bored, I decided to make a time-lapse of the event. I don’t know why anyone would want to watch me or anyone cleaning a kitchen, but after uploading the video to YouTube I realized…

I used to weigh 180 pounds. I decided I didn’t want to feel fat anymore so I started working out. I jogged 3 -5 miles a day and worked out in the gym three times a week for two months but barely dropped 5 pounds. Yes, I was a little bit thinner, but I wanted…

We’re not taught to tell the truth when we’re seeking new clients or job-hunting. We’re told to be whoever we think the client or employer wants us to be. We’re coached to grovel, beg, and kiss whatever ass appears in front of us, playing the part of a person who has our experience and talents…

I was born and raised in the United States, but when I was 14 I moved to Thailand and was sent to Ruamrudee International School. Since then I’ve come across a lot of “You know you were an international school kid if…” emails and posts. Here is a selection of the ones I can relate…

2013 was not the best year for me. It was a year of life changing events, but I know it’ll all work out for the better in the end. I’m looking forward to the new year and the changes it’ll bring. This week I’ll take stock of where my life is and where I want…