: About Me

Writing is very therapeutic for me. Some people prefer fuzzy slippers and hot tea to unwind; I prefer pecking away at my computer. Although I am young and have already worked in various fields outside of writing, I still find myself yearning for something more- to impact the world with my written words. I know this is a lofty goal for a twenty-five year old with no BA in English or Journalism, but I am determined to hone my skills and refine my work until I reach my goal.

My passion is ...

the written word.

I know too much about ...

my husband.

My parents always told me ...

remember you are loved.

My childhood ambition ...

be a doctor (then I realized that blood freaks me out!).

My favorite memory ...

growing up in the South.

Why I write ...

I can't stop myself from writing.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reader's Digest.

My first job ...

making Hawaiian Shaved Ice.

My best moment ...

June 25, 2005- my wedding day.

My inspiration ...

my family.

Education > Educational Philosophy Bilingual education in the United States

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What do you call a person who speaks only one language? An American. Being born and bred in the good ol' USA, I must admit that I was slightly offended when I recently overheard this "joke." But the more I thought about it, I realized that there may be some truth underlying the humor. Our nation is rapidly becoming a melting pot of varying cultures, religions, nationalities, and languages. It seems like people from all over the world want a slice of American apple pie. As the U.S. experiences an immigration influx, the door of opportunity is opened for Americans to study and learn new lang...

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