C’est la vie, mi casa su casa, et cetera

If you understand each of those phrases, guess what? You can speak multiple languages! Alright, so maybe that’s pushing the envelope a little, but it’s true. We grow up learning not just English, but phrases in other languages like French, Spanish, and Latin. In fact, those phrases are so ingrained in our society that they’re [...]

Laughing gets you far in my book

If you can make me laugh (which isn’t that hard to do), you get far in my book Laughing (or just smiling) is so important to your everyday health. Believe it or not, your physical health really does depend on your emotional health. Weird, right? Why would your body break down when you’re sad? Well, [...]

Interviewing is a two-way street

When you’re interviewing for a new job, don’t forget that it’s a two-way street. In my field, there are a few major things interviewers first look for: Are you competent? Can you handle stressful situations? Are you willing to learn new technology? These are all great topics that help filter out unqualified candidates. As the [...]

Separate personal from professional “speak”

It’s easy to get caught up using shorthand “speak” over e-mail. Be careful who you use it with. When talking professionally in-person, the chances that you get criticized for grammar or spelling is almost none. However, professional e-mail requires much more attention to be paid towards grammar, spelling, and proper English. In addition, it’s important [...]

We need each other

There are some things we simply can’t get through alone. We need each other. The strength of a relationship with a significant other is more than just love, mutual interests, or having fun. Without the other, you’re just not the same person; it’s a bond that can’t be broken. I need you and you need [...]

Your children are your legacy

My children will be my legacy, not my work. It’s no secret that I enjoy my work. I love to think about new ideas, work with cutting-edge technology, and try to make a difference in the world. And in all of these thoughts, I wonder what my legacy will be. What grand company or invention [...]

Why we put things off

Everyone procrastinates, you and I included. But why? One reason (of many) has to do with the felt consequences of putting something off. I can put off seeing the dentist for my checkup because I won’t feel any consequences if I don’t. The same goes for my car. I know I need to check the [...]

How do deaf people think?

It may sound like a silly question, but it’s actually an interesting one. How do deaf people think? At RIT, I was able to experience deaf culture in the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. It was very educational, but sometimes there are questions you’re a little reluctant to ask. One of those is: In [...]

Rock the boat, baby

I was listening to a radio station the other day that started playing “Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation. Now, besides being an awesome song, the lyrics are what caught my ear: (Rock the boat) Don’t rock the boat, baby (Rock the boat) Don’t tip the boat over If you’re someone who likes to “rock [...]

Picture this

Always keep a camera with you. Pictures are one of your best links to the past. In 2007, my New Year’s resolution was to keep my camera with me at all times and take at least 1 picture each day. The picture didn’t have to be of anything in particular. For example, I would take [...]

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