: About Me

For many people, this web site plays on passion for writing. Personally, I perceive writing to be one of my weakest abilities.

Throughout graduate school, I second guessed my writing style, and felt inadequate. Writing my thesis was the most difficult process. Sure, the oral defense was stressful, but it didn't compare to writing the paper itself.

My "writing" self-esteem is what has brought me to this community. I am a believer in change, improvement, and education. I enjoy learning new things, solving problems, and of course improving my abilities. This web site has become an outlet for me and allows me to improve on my writing.

I have recently earned my M.A. in Industrial/Organization Psychology. My thesis was on the relationship between organizational commitment, charismatic leadership, and work engagement. I work for a public organization and enjoy the constant challenges it can bring.

I wear many hats; I am a wife, daughter, sister, friend, pug owner, and employee. I enjoy hanging out with my husband/best friend and supporting him and his bass fishing hobby. I also love playing on an adult indoor softball league.

My passion is ...

learning

I know too much about ...

longitudinal data

My parents always told me ...

if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

My childhood ambition ...

be successful

My favorite memory ...

getting married on a beach in Hawaii.

Why I write ...

to pass the time.

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

The host by Stephanie Meyers (guilty pleasure).

My first job ...

Jack in the box

My best moment ...

anytime I'm surrounded by family

My inspiration ...

my husband.

Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is a college degree necessary for success?

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Success can be seen as the finish line to life's obstacle course. The question of whether a college degree is necessary to get to your life's proverbial finish line can be answered like all good questions. It depends. First, how you measure your success is key in determining if a college degree is necessary. If success is measured by attaining employment as a brain surgeon or a psychiatrist, then yes, a college degree is mandatory. However, if happiness through passion is the gauge by which you measure success, then a college degree may not be necessary. Many people pursue employment in oc...

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