Jessica Nickel | The Importance of a Mentor
See on Scoop.it – Educational Philosophy Jessica Nickel‘s insight: My thoughts about having a mentor – and why everyone should. See on blog.jessnickel.com
See on Scoop.it – Educational Philosophy Jessica Nickel‘s insight: My thoughts about having a mentor – and why everyone should. See on blog.jessnickel.com
…and I got him. I am engaged! I am so happy. As you have read in my posts, I often think about life, love, commitment, and other relationship issues. Also, you know that I have an ex-life: ex-husband, ex-inlaws, etc. Some people wonder why I would want to do “this” … Continue reading
So the past three days have been a little crazy here in the good old NYC – I am one of the many fortunate who did not have property or home damaged in the storm; however, I know some who have had damage to their homes and property. I am … Continue reading
Today, I share something deeply personal. I have been thinking a lot lately about what companionship means to me in the context of a romantic relationship. It is really difficult in the midst of a relationship to pinpoint exactly what it is that you want, don’t want, what is working, … Continue reading
Next Time Lucky (Buckley, 2010, Amazon) is a semi-autobiographical novel about the experiences of a divorced woman of a “certain age” and her adventures in online dating. These adventures, which take place after the closing of her upscale Irish matchmaking business, are surprising, sometimes a bit scary, but honest tales … Continue reading
Regardless of one’s beliefs about the science and purpose of language, it is clear that the same exact words or phrases can have different meanings for different people. Sometimes, the same single word can carry multiple meanings, feelings, or associations. Good communication, in my opinion, rests upon understanding what words … Continue reading
So, first things first. I am not having the greatest day. My body hurts from my favorite disorders, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. A tough time today. And, like any woman in her early thirties, instead of being able to enjoy a great steak or burger, I am enjoying a very low … Continue reading
So, I attended my cousin’s wedding this past weekend, and, having been both married and divorced, discovered that I had mixed feelings about marriage, in general. My father (recently divorced) asked, “You don’t still believe in marriage, do you?” I do. You think, maybe, that I should have, could have, … Continue reading
So I bet a lot of you thought this would be some type of post about gaming. Not so much. More personal than that, a reflection really, on the past month or so (feels like so much longer!). The idea of the reset button is something I didn’t really think … Continue reading
Love can be a funny thing. It’s the sort of thing that has just sort of “happened” to me, in various modes, throughout my life. For him, I am feeling what I am calling “the Love,” capital “L” and all. This love is different from love that I have felt … Continue reading