Kibou

I learned today that Kibou means Hope in Japanese. Hope is my word; everyone knows that. I have hope that things will get better in Japan because despite all of the bad in this world, the good will overcome and rise up and care and help one another. I believe it. I do. I believe in Hope and Love and Compassion. I came across a few dolly related raffles and auctions today that have proceeds going towards the Tsunami Relief in Japan. Many of which are listed on Eurotrash's blog. One that really touched me was Rag Pets' Kibou...a rag doll kitty...her raffle proceeds will go toward animal rescue and relief in Japan. Let's help the kitties (and humans too). By a raffle ticket, donate somewhere, search and see what you can do to help. Have hope.

WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE - Flagler College Edition

As a Flagler College Alum and Liberal Studies Major (History was my focus) this video makes me extremely happy! Thank you, Annie for sharing it on facebook!

Back in my history studying days, I wanted to become an adjunct professor just to teach a class based on this incredible Billy Joel song. I would have wanted my students to write another verse as their final project. Hmmmm...maybe someday I will do this...



At least three of my professors and academic advisor are featured in the video...even my favorite, Dr. Graham (who retired a few years back)!

I failed an exam once in Dr. Graham's Great Depression Class. I was typically an A student and he knew it. It was my senior year, I was working full time, class full time and partying a lot. Therefore, studying was thrown out the window. Dr. Graham wrote a note on that exam that will forever stick with me. It said, "You can do better than this." It made me cry (and skip my next class to go have a drink)...yeah, my priorities were (and are) a little whacked. Anyway, five years later, I still think about that class and Dr. Graham and how I can always do better.

explored!

One of my photos is on Explore on Flickr! I can't believe it! I feel so honored!


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