There's something magical about the word majestic and that's one of the secrets to having a great bucket list - challenging yourself to experience the MAJESTIC and feeling incredibly ALIVE while you’re still able. What I love about bucket lists is that there’s no right or wrong way to make them, and the items on your list can evolve with you over time. Write a new list every … [Read more...]
No pain, no gain!
"No pain, no gain!" For those of you who grew up in the 80s like me, you probably remember Jane Fonda's impact on the exercise industry quite well. I remember working out to her videos in gym class. It's pretty funny to picture that now. Our gym teacher was basically slacking on the job. He'd roll one of those old tube TVs onto the gym floor and pop a VHS tape into the VCR … [Read more...]
Yes! The Best Rejection Ever
Normally, rejection sucks. No one enjoys being dismissed, passed over, or turned down especially when you feel you've done everything right. Rejection is at its worst when you get ridiculed - you just have to believe that karma will catch up to bullies and people who are rude. We can get so caught up in the moment when we want something so bad that we feel like our life is over … [Read more...]
Untemplater Year In Review Highlights Of 2015
The year is quickly coming to a close - aah! I'm not ready for December to be over yet. It's hard to believe I used to have all my Christmas shopping done by mid November, ha. I get later and later each year. Anyway, here's a quick recap on my 2015 goals and highlights. 2015 Goals Recap Successes * Smoothly transition into a new career – It's been a whirlwind of a year. I … [Read more...]
Will Inclusive Classrooms Help Or Hurt Gen Z’s Future?
When I was in upper elementary, middle and high school, we were divided up into three groups: gifted, average and special needs. I think the special needs programs started right from kindergarten, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm pretty sure the gifted programs started around the 2nd or 3rd grade in my district. I didn't place into the gifted program at first. But when my dad … [Read more...]