Category: Personal Essays
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Podcast roundup #2
Rating: Listen to this if you already listened to everything else and/or if you’re new to feminism “Building an equal relationship at home” – What would a feminist do? 26 minutes I was hesitant to listen to this podcast because I hate to waste my time on stuff that I already know. While I absolutely loved Jessica…
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Before your morning commute
Ever listened to an entire episode of one of your regular podcasts and then wondered why you wasted your time on such a boring or weird episode? Let me save you the time and regret! This is the first – of hopefully many – podcast roundups. If you haven’t hopped on the podcast bandwagon, you…
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One decision down
We decided to jump for it. Fully. We put down a deposit for Columbia University on campus housing which will allow me to be fully involved and hopefully network my way to a scholarship or research job. Who knows if it’s the right decision. Is there such a thing? It’s all a gamble. But unlike…
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Rage, rage against the dying of the light
When I was younger, I would write when I was depressed. As an adult, it’s completely flipped. Anytime I’m feeling shitty and things just aren’t going well, I stop writing. Except for an occasional poem here and there. And then I feel shitty about not writing which delays the writing process even further! As you…
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In search of a decent salary (aka why I’m leaving teaching)
Note to Arizona voters, parents, legislature, and governor: I am a highly qualified, 31-year-old, certified, special education teacher who is passionate about education. And I am leaving this beautiful state that I love because you didn’t think I deserved more than $33,449 as a 4th year teacher who had nearly 10 years of professional…
Trynia Kaufman 