I have a real job. A. REAL. JOB. It's been forever since I have had a real job. I have certainly had my fair share of jobs and decent/fun jobs in my lifetime, but this one is different. Different than anything I have ever done before. Different, Overwhelming, Amazing, Intellectual, Creative, Stressful, Scary...I think you … Continue reading When Reality Sets In
Job
Change Is Afoot
So, I'm just going to say it--because it has been eating at me for a week now. I got a new job. A great new job. An amazing new job. But I won't be blogging much about my great new job. It is a fabulous opportunity and it comes with a very hefty pay raise. … Continue reading Change Is Afoot
One Of The Lucky Ones
It really is true what they say. There really are 6 applicants for every job opening out there. I have been lucky enough to turn my part-time job into a full-time job. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Because I work at a public university, we had to advertise the position even though … Continue reading One Of The Lucky Ones
The End
Of my community college teaching career. I am taking a break from teaching to focus on my doctoral work and research for more possible articles. I am torn about this. It has been really fun to teach and I have really enjoyed it. It has been hard and it has been trying and frustrating as … Continue reading The End
On The Road
I'm in Louisville. Attending my first 4C's conference- the conference on college composition and communication. I hope to present my research here next year. It's sureal to think that this world of conferencing is now a permanent part of my life. Networking and going to the right sessions, etc., are now somehow super important. I … Continue reading On The Road
Embracing Imperfection 