For Diana, who persisted. I felt afraid. I felt overwhelmed. I felt vulnerable. Dressed in those feelings I pressed forward. On the other side a warm wave of serotonin is my embrace. Days, weeks, and months pass. Randomly you recall the series of events. The uncertainty, the fear. You don’t realize you were being brave,…

A limited perspective. A limited view I do what I can with what I have in view. I see a lot, but there is more that I don’t. In all honesty, my view is a very small scope

Have you ever sacrificed something to preserve it? That’s what my friend’s parents in Vietnam did. They worked tirelessly to save money for their kids’ English lessons, enduring a two-hour trip each way, twice a week. Their goal was for their kids to pass the English interview and attend a US student exchange program. Each…

So, you’re thinking about taking a cold shower The benefits of increased energy and focus seem appealing to you. Yet it’s oh so tempting to move the temperature gauge from cold to hot. Here’s an idea: Solve that problem by moving to a mid-range apartment in Vietnam. Suddenly, cold water isn’t a decision to battle…

This weekend I encountered a pack of coconut chewy candy that asked to be taken home. Today I brought those candies into my classroom. It’s not uncommon to use stickers as a form of motivation so I was curious what how candy would be received. At the end of class asa final quiz I called…