Category Archives: Future
Thank You, Dr. Torrance
As you probably are aware, I have begun studying creativity and the life of Dr. E. Paul Torrance. To commemorate and keep track of the study, I have started an additional blog called Thank You, Dr. Torrance that will be … Continue reading
One Word: Perseverance
I’ve seen people choose one word to describe their goals for 2012 a lot lately. At first, I didn’t want to take part. Writing isn’t about setting trends or following them, but once I found a word, I couldn’t get … Continue reading
Tools for Triumph in 2012
Instead of reflecting too heavily on the topsy-turvy nature that was 2011, I’ve decided that I will look forward and into the changes and positivity that will come in 2012. As many of you know, I have launched what I … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Transitions
New Adventures Are Good
It’s been a roller coaster around here lately. Registration week for next semester was awful, but it resulted in the best change I’ve made. I switched BACK to a psychology major after finding out that I would graduate on time, … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Future, Graduate Education, Transitions
Patience: An Essential For Your Teacher Toolkit
This weekend, I’ve sought out many different ways to instill intrinsic motivation within myself for the upcoming semester. I will move back into my dormitory and begin my third year of college on Thursday. It’s amazing what you find when … Continue reading
Filed under Children, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Preparing for the Semester
One of the toughest things about being a college student with a disability, in my opinion, is first impressions on professors. Why? Because you don’t want to draw too much attention to yourself, but yet you want to meet the … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Future, Undergraduate Education
Save A Life
Those of you who know me well know that I’m not a huge television watcher. Give me Twitter, something with which I can interact and control and learn, and I’m happy. On the ABC application on my iPad the other … Continue reading
Filed under Child Development, Children, Future
I’ll Love You For Always
When I thought about how my children would react to my disability the other day, I got a response that I didn’t expect. Dr. Vartabedian kindly let me know that “to them, I’ll be mom, not just a woman with … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, Child Development, Children, Disability, Erin, Future, Memories, Parenting, Parents
Mommy, What’s Wrong With You?
After reading Kerri’s post this morning, I began to think about how I will explain my condition to my own children. They can see what I’m dealing with on the outside, but no one can see it on the inside. … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, Child Development, Children, Disability, Erin, Future, Parenting, Parents, Transitions
Rights, Transitions, and Tough Decisions
On Thursday night, I had one of the most fitful sleeps I’ve had in a long, long time. I was nervous. The next morning, I was scheduled to go to my second-to-last appointment with my neurologist, the one who has … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Future, Medical Care, Memories, Pediatrics, Transitions
