On this particular morning in question, I remember explicitly being scheduled in electronics. My department manager and I bantered and giggled about random topics, working on leftover freight from the night before, when an older woman approached the counter. She had an issue with her phone and thought an upgrade was in order. The process usually takes about 10-15 minutes,…
Month: August 2020
#SundaySnapshot Swallowtail
#Caturday Squeaky Loves Momma
#FoodieFriday Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Sometimes, you just need some chocolate cake, but you don’t want the hassle of measuring several ingredients and cleaning the aftermath. So, you doctor up a box mix and slather it with canned frosting! Ingredients: 1 box gluten free cake mix3 large eggs (instead of the 2 on the box)1/2 cup melted butter (instead of just 1/3 cup)1 cup milk…
#ThankfulThursday Feedback
Although my first season of PhD applications fell flat, the experience offered plenty of feedback from potential faculty advisors. I learned where my strengthens and weaknesses lie — and how to fix the weaknesses for a better outcome in 2021. I admittedly attempted to send out a uniform application packet, which ultimately squashed plans to attend a PhD program in…
#WordlessWednesday Moss Rose
#TutoringTuesday Right Brain Vs. Left Brain Pre-writing Strategies
When working on writing assignments, students typically start with some form of pre-writing or another. “Brainstorming” can look organized or sporadic, depending on your own learning style. If you’re left-brained, you may prefer outlining your papers with the traditional roman numeral system; if you’re right-brained, you might opt to just freely write as you go. Neither of these methods are…
#MondayMemories Serendipity
I cannot recall if I was simply scheduled in electronics or as a connection center associate on this particular day, but a young lady approached the counter interested in upgrading her contract phone. During the process, I typically chatted with customers since the system could take a few moments to connect to the main servers. This particular young lady had…