What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Viola Davis once said, “The only picture I have of my childhood is the picture of me in kindergarten.” This quote resonates with me on a profound level because, like Viola, I know what it’s like to lose […]
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As I sit down to reflect on the prompt, “Tell us about a time when you felt out of place,” I can’t help but smile. You see, I believe that feeling out of place can be a […]
What TV shows did you watch as a kid? It’s amazing how sometimes we subject ourselves to things, situations, and events that are disagreeable to us. I used to watch the Tom and Jerry cartoon despite disliking each of those characters? I suppose that was a way to […]
What’s the story behind your nickname? My mother named me after my aunt. When they were both young kids, my aunt saved my mother from drowning. I believe that thereafter, my mother not only felt indebted to her but also felt a lot of respect towards her. To […]
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I’m currently recuperating from surgery. I’m supposed to be happy to have some time off from work. Which I am. I’m supposed to be making the most of this time. Which I don’t whether I am or not, as […]
Dogs or cats? Dogs rule. I think I have made that pronuncement three times this week. I may state it a few more times before the week ends. I have always felt that way. I actually grew up with cats, but I was and still am severely allergic […]
What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? I work hard. I used to play hard. Yet, I still find my daily comforts. I can re-watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Dirty Dancing repeatedly. I like my decent bottle of Reisling. I love carrying […]
What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? Here I go again. I leave work, exercise, and then sit on the couch, taking in random bits of information. I sit there drained; almost catatonic. Then I perk up a bit and get wrapped up in […]
What is your favorite genre of music? I’m of the belief that music is to be sampled and appreciated widely. Meaning, I don’t like to limit myself to just one genre or type of music. It’s not how I was brought up. My mom used to refer to […]
What makes a teacher great? I have to admit that I benefitted greatly from wonderful teachers who worked hard, were not paid much, but invested plenty in me. Interestingly, I had more fruitful personal teacher interactions when I went to public school versus when I went off to […]