Before the pandemic, I was beginning a beautiful life in Japan. I had a fiancée, a steady teaching job, I was 28 and looking forward to the future. Then COVID-19 hit, I had to return to “The Land of Opportunity(TM)” where I couldn’t get anything but a food running job at a tiki bar. My … Read more
Hey guys, so I’m coming up on my 90 day mark at my new-ish job. I’m going to be asking for a raise for the a couple reasons. My job is currently medical assistant / medical secretary. I was hired on as STRICTLY a medical secretary at $17 an hour and was basically told all … Read more
A New Way Forward for the Middle Class: A Plan to Lower Costs and Create an Opportunity Economy (the “Opportunity Economy” plan) yields just ten hits on the word “climate,” eight of which are in citations to other sources. Still, the Harris-Walz vision for an “Opportunity Economy” maps neatly onto many of the objectives, strategies … Read more
Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of chaos, can’t it? We’re constantly juggling responsibilities, expectations and the unexpected curveballs life throws at us. And amidst all this, finding contentment can seem like an elusive dream. But, let me tell you, it is possible. It’s about finding your calm in the storm, your peace within … Read more
Parenting isn’t all cuddles and cherished first steps; it’s also those 3 a.m. feedings, constant worry, and that endless search for a moment of “me” time. Sure, it’s filled with love like nothing else, but there are sides to parenting we don’t see on picture-perfect social media posts—those honest, uncomfortable truths we often avoid, but … Read more
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You’re in a relationship, feeling cozy one moment, and then, out of nowhere, something just feels off. Your partner seems a bit distant, and the warmth that once lit up your connection is fading. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but your gut is telling you something’s … Read more
Blogger Maya Goto starts a new semester at Truckee Meadows (TMCC)! As the new semester starts at TMCC, I think it’s important to set goals that keep us motivated and on track, no matter how long they take to reach. For me, setting goals helps bring structure to my day and gives me a sense … Read more
From Struggles to Success: Navigating College Life in the U.S. My freshman year at college was a big challenge for me. Can you imagine being away from studying for 6 years and then becoming a full-time student taking 4 classes a week? That doesn’t sound really bad but doing it is something that can be … Read more
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This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated a tiny bit if you make a purchase after clicking on the links. The Savor Summer College Scholarship winners thank you! Scholarship Organization is the KEY to Winning More Awards Scholarships are literally everywhere, but if students don’t have a SMART way of saving vital information before … Read more