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The Mind Can Wander...
A major issue many find when trying to write is distractions, whether it be from smartphones, television, people, or simply the environment they find themselves in. Concentration is crucial to a writer's flow. Interrupt that, and let writer's block begin!
Emery RavenwoodPublished 6 years ago in Journal3/19/2018
Today was my first day back from spring break and I'm not gonna lie, it was absolute shit (but it gets better, so just hang in there while I complain about first world problems). I woke up twenty minutes late, which didn't bother me because I don't give a fuck how I show up to school. If anyone wears contacts, you'll know then it can be brutal hell. Sometimes you put them in inside out, you drop them, you got shit on your hands, they tear, or worse, THEY TEAR IN YOUR EYES, which is what happened to me this morning. Basically, the only benefit of wearing contacts is so you don't have to keep pushing your glasses up or clean them every ten minutes because you have that one mother fucking finger print. After that mortal catastrophe, I, applied what I thought was dry shampoo on my greasy ass hair, but no no no no no, it was HAIRSPRAY. I took baby powder (which, if you don't know, makes your hair look less greasy), and put it on my head. I do not know what I was thinking, because the baby powder just stuck onto my head and did not go anywhere. My mom told me to brush it out and, thankfully, it worked.
Published 6 years ago in EducationTop 10 Things English Majors Understand
Here is a list for you English majors, which you have probably experienced in your degree. Taking an English class with so many psychology students. This is a struggle because you will suddenly find yourself in a class that is talking about Alice Monroe's mentality and her state of mind, rather than the in-depth text itself. We English majors read, analyze, and write essays, we do not speculate on a fictional characters mindfulness unless if it significant. Oh so you wanna be a teacher? No. Just because I am in English does not mean we all want to be teachers. Geez! Some of us want to get a PhD or a Master's Degree and carry on with English, others will want to go into film, become script writers. Or some of us want to be writers, but we want some sort of informative background! There are many jobs that are useful to have a degree in English, such as business or administration. It is not just teaching. So why did you chose English? This question will come up often and most of the responses you will get is, "I can't math or science" and yes said in those exact words with the horrible grammar that comes with it. Many of us barely passed math but most of us were in Advanced Placement English. The reason that I personally am in English is because, "I can't English or math" and because I want to be a writer. Truth be told I had to upgrade English, but it was totally worth it! Oh you only have an essay due? Yes, I actually have four essays due all consisting of twelve pages. And all you other majors have to do is write an exam? Yeah...I would rather write ten papers than write two exams. Sorry, but my writing is what gets me my marks. Wait! We need to write an exam in three hours consisting of one essay and short answer questions! Yes, our fingers hurt at the end of that, sometimes we don't have time to plan an essay, and we are sometimes expected to sit down and write straight without stopping because we don't have the time. You planning to go into English? And you don't believe in feminism? Hah, yeah good luck with that buddy. You will start to realize what women were treated like in poetry and in short stories and realize: damn women had no rights! We have heated debates over what the author's intent was. We can see that publishers sensitize and censor the things that readers don't want to read. So how much of it are we really reading that is the author? English majors attack people's ideas and not the person, that is a very good thing to know. We don't have to agree all the time to everything, our views may be different. Calling someone stupid for what they think is not the way to go about a healthy debate. Other classes? Yes, we sit in the back and don't say much because most of what comes out of our mouth should be well articulated and like I said before, we can't science or math. It is not our strongest suit. Going out? You can forget that! Pass me a book or a movie and a cup of tea. It's nine o'clock and you want to go outside and grind against other hot bodies and come back smelling like alcohol and weed. Forget it, I will sit under my blanket and be anti-social. Thank-you very much.
In The Name of Art
Harriet was walking fast toward Tottenham Court Road station in an effort to waste as little time as possible travelling. Although she had not volunteered herself for this task she was getting quite excited at the prospect of meeting him in person and hadn't argued at sacrificing her lunch break for the endeavour.
George BoundyPublished 6 years ago in Journal10 Budgeting Habits That All Wealthy People Do
Though everyone's story is different, financial success is possible for anyone. These are the top ten budgeting habits that all wealthy people do, and they're simpler than you think. Protect and grow your investments with these changes.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in TraderFailure Apparently IS an Option
Failure…apparently IS an option. I see it every day. Smart young minds choosing not to try. It used to be students who had a hard time learning in school would act up, and become behavior problems, but you could get through to many of them—perhaps most of them.
Mike LefkoPublished 6 years ago in EducationHow to Become a Nurse Educator
Nurse educators are experienced nurses with a strong clinical background who train and educate budding nurses. Even if a few nurses prefer to continue giving medical assistance to other professionals for the sake of patients, as a side job, the primary responsibility is to be a faculty member at an institution to aid in teaching the future nurses with their practical experience. As there is a growing demand of nurses in America and other parts of the world, the nursing education profession has seen a boom due to the need of training nursing students.
Carol WilsonPublished 6 years ago in EducationThe Basics of Being a Waitress
First things first, from now on don't call the people you are serving customers ... call them guests. Make your guests feel at home and welcome. I usually do this by verbally saying they are always here, but there are probably better ways. With that said - you do have the right not to serve a customer if they are harassing you, drinking too much, didn't pay last time, etc. Know the menu! For example: if all burgers come with a side of fries, ask them if they want fries or a substitute. Know some drinks! If a customer asks for a mojito, it helps to know what a mojito is, if the bartender says she doesn't know how to make it .. Bring cutlery and side plates before you bring the food. I try to bring them just after they order to make sure I don't forget .. because that can be embarrassing! Management is going to want you to up-sell, so if it's dinner offer a dessert menu and coffee at the end. With that said - don't ask them if they want anything else while they are waiting for their food. If you have trouble remembering orders, it's okay to write them down. Smile. I hate saying this because I hate being told to do it, but it helps you get better tips. Look clean! Washed hair, washed finger nails, clean clothes, etc. Makeup isn't mandatory but it can help sometimes. It can also be fun. It is best to avoid perfume, some people are allergic to it. If you think you might forget a task that you need to do in ten minutes, it's okay to write it down. Check the order before bringing it to the table. If there is a mistake don't blame the chef or anyone else. Just apologize and fix it. Never complain about a bad tip. The only time you can mention a tip is if you are saying a simple thank you. Never sit around doing nothing. 'If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.' Stay neutral in arguments about who will pay. Ask if they would like water when they order coffee or alcohol. Bring extra cutlery for specific orders. If someone is getting a steak, grab a steak knife. If someone is getting a soup, bring a spoon. If someone is getting a coffee, put a spoon on the side. Don't set dangerous objects near children. If the parents order hot soup just try to keep away from the kids a little. If you don't have an apron pocket, you can consider buying one online. Familiarize yourself with the daily specials. I hate to say this but it's best to do it before your shift even starts. If someone is getting take-out, bring it in a plastic bag with plastic cutlery and napkins. Don't let it get to you if the other waitresses are being mean to you, they could easily just be jealous you are getting better tips or they are just stressed. Know the numbers of the tables, trust me it helps. Also it looks really bad if you don't know the numbers. Choose the music with some care. Don't play a whole album of the same artist. In the morning, play softer music and in the afternoon, play more energetic music. Perform unpleasant tasks without complaining. Keep the music a little low so that guests can still talk to each other. Want more tips? Good! Introduce yourself, make eye-contact and be friendly. Befriend the regulars. Remember their names and favourite drinks. Make them feel like they are coming to visit a friend: you! Don't gossip about customers, even if you think they can't hear you. Just don't risk it. Show up to work early. This is important to any job, especially if you are new.