Category Archives: Transitions
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
School Stress and Semblances of Success
This semester was probably my best one to date. Though I got sick during finals week and was able to complete all but my last final due to fever (I will be able to complete that during the first week … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Disability, Erin, Sick, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
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
Discovering Joy
Two weekends ago, I was getting ready to start a journey to see my sister in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and before I left for a night at home to do laundry, I went to retrieve a … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Disability, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Special Education, Transitions, Twitter
Subtle Self-Advocacy
There has been way too much chatter, if you will, this week about advocacy for people, specifically adults, with disabilities. Over at the Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism, my friend Robert Rummel-Hudson has engaged in a dialogue discussing the ways … Continue reading
Filed under Disability, Parenting, Parents, Transitions
“Normal” Is As “Normal” Does
Just a few moments ago, I finished reading my friend Rob’s post about his daughter’s struggle in making friends. You see, Rob expresses a sentiment in which he doesn’t really get along with “neurotypical” children on their parents. This is … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Transitions
Stressed
In my new journey as student with borderline depression issues (as in, nothing is official yet), I find that the hardest thing to manage is stress. This morning, for example, I ditched my regular Sunday morning routine of going to church … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
5 Ways To Stay Psychologically Healthy
With the stress of the first week of a new semester behind me, I’ve put some new strategies to work. For lack of better terms, they help me to stay sane. And most students, teachers, and professors will try anything … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
