tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57217326240670158272024-03-12T19:14:46.965-04:00Christyl Living"Life is either a daring adventure...or nothing" Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-40717364300527066802014-01-30T00:31:00.000-05:002014-01-30T00:31:00.107-05:00Thoughts for Thursday: TAG, you're IT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Just go up to someone on the street and say "<b>You're It!</b>" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I agree, Ellen. 100%</span></div>
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-53358866847310359222014-01-23T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-23T07:00:07.535-05:00Thoughts for Thursday: Confidence Image Quotes<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Enjoy</b>! Happy Thursday</div>
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-36252491490402332742014-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-16T07:00:03.335-05:00Thoughts for Thursday: MLK<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Faith is taking the <b>first step</b> even when you <b>can't see</b> the whole staircase"</span><br />
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-90377123480416543212013-11-20T22:59:00.000-05:002013-11-22T13:29:50.053-05:00Kanye flynessHas it seriously been 2 months since I last blogged? <b>Un-ac-cept-able</b>. I'll try to do better, but I probably won't. Such is grad school life. #kanyeshrug<br />
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Speaking of Kanye. Never mind, I won't speak of Kanye. We don't have time for that.<br />
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Actually I will, but not in the way you think. So, I had to do a presentation in class today, and I was nervous. Maybe intimidated is the better word. The people in my class are so intelligent and presenting in front of them caused some anxiety for me. Sometimes I forget that I am just as competent, and I had to remind myself before I got to the front of the room. In the end, I did pretty well, so I was quite proud of myself.<br />
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Kanye can be arrogant or whatever, but he has a good point.<br />
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In other news, I'm excited because I get a week off of school for Fall Break + Thanksgiving. Praise the Lord.<br />
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I'm also excited because I have a race coming up soon. On Thanksgiving day (Thanksgiving <u><i><b>morning</b></i></u> at <b>7 am</b> to be exact) I'll be running the Atlanta 1/2 Marathon. Then I'll be able to cross something else off my <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2012/12/25-before-25-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">25 before 25 list</a> (speaking of which, there are some things on that <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/05/25-before-25-update-1.html" target="_blank">list</a> I haven't even started yet....and I only have 2 1/2 months left). Oh well #kanyeshrug Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-32393141530548379612013-09-10T11:00:00.000-04:002013-09-10T11:00:02.113-04:00Teacher Reminiscing If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christyl.wilson" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/christylliving" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you saw how excited I was yesterday when I got a call from one of my former students.<br />
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Sometimes you don't realize that you've made a difference (especially as a teacher). It felt amazing to get that call. I started missing my teaching days and looked at some of my old posts about my experiences in the classroom. I laughed for a good 30 minutes. Check them out if you need a quick pick-me-up or if you just want a good laugh (links below):<br />
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2012/08/kids-say-darndest.html" target="_blank">Kids Say the Darndest</a></div>
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/02/pronoun-pookie.html" target="_blank">Pronoun Pookie</a></div>
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/01/its-little-moments.html" target="_blank">3rd Grade Flash Mob</a></div>
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-turnip-turn-up.html" target="_blank">The Turnip Turn UP</a></div>
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-fools-day.html" target="_blank">April Fool's Day Brownies</a></div>
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<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2012/05/id-rather-be-dog.html" target="_blank">I'd Rather be a Dog</a></div>
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-3567531361727372952013-09-06T22:04:00.000-04:002013-09-07T12:34:37.667-04:0022 Things I've done in my first 2 Weeks of Grad SchoolI've officially completed 2 weeks of <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/03/grad-school-tough-decision.html" target="_blank">grad school!</a> It seems more like 2 months and it's taken a while to adjust to the life of being a student again. Here's a list of <b>22 things I've done so far:</b><br />
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2. made 3 new friends (there are only 4 people in my cohort, including myself-<i><b>all women</b></i>)<br />
3. gotten lost on campus and <i>acted</i> like I KNEW exactly where I was going (like a boss)<br />
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4. gotten a $25 parking ticket<br />
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5. attended 8 classes, 1 seminar, and 2 lab meetings<br />
6. never been late to class (even parked illegally so I could get to class on time...see #4)<br />
7. read a lot<br />
<b>8. looked like this during Stats class </b><br />
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9. taken Tylenol to ease the headaches I incurred after Stats class<br />
10. gone running almost every morning (great stress relief from Stats class)<br />
11. read a lot<br />
12. questioned my decision to go to Grad school<br />
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<b>13. reassured myself that I made the right decision</b><br />
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<b>15. made this face during Stats class</b><br />
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16. taken 6 quizzes (yes, already)<br />
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18. spent hours <i><b><u>reading</u></b></i> in coffee shops & cafes (shout outs to Starbucks and Panera Bread!)<br />
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19. read a lot<br />
<b>20. Called on JESUS...before class, during class, after class, and especially while reading for Stats class</b><br />
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21. learned about an exciting project that I will work on in my lab later this year!<br />
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<b>22. perfected the art of <i>skimming</i>, highlighting, and extracting meaningful points upon which to expound when the professor says "What did you think about that article?" </b><br />
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-30194385669477550812013-08-26T17:51:00.002-04:002013-08-26T17:54:42.921-04:00Finally Posted Pics from China<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's taken me a little while (okay, a month) but I FINALLY posted pictures on Facebook from my trip to <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/07/china-6-things-ive-had-to-get-used-to.html" target="_blank">China</a>! There were so many pictures, I separated them into 3 albums. Click on the pictures below for access to each album<br />
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-28723420181448243992013-08-15T12:30:00.000-04:002013-08-16T11:22:34.173-04:00Racial & Gender Profiling: Stop Acting like it doesn't exist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across a clip from "What would you Do?," a show that conducts social experiments. The sketch revolves around 3 people (actors)...a white teen boy, a black teen boy, and an attractive white female. Each of them is blatantly attempting to steal a bike in broad day light. Even when asked, all of the actors confess that the bike does not belong to them.<br />
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I'm sure you can guess what happens even if you have not yet watched the short clip. <br />
But, just in case you can't (because you live in a box).....<br />
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No, I'm not angry at all. No, I'm not surprised or shocked or in an uproar. No, I'm not about to get all <i>"they always tryin to keep a black man down."</i> Because I have accepted the fact that this happens. <span style="font-size: x-small;">George Zimmerman.</span> Everyone is subject to it. I mean, even the Black passersby gave the White young man the benefit of the doubt. <br />
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My problem is that people <b>ACT</b> like it doesn't happen. I wish they would have interviewed the people who blew the whistle on the black kid. I'm almost <i><b>positive</b></i> they would have said "I would have called the police if it was <i>anyone</i>..." <b>Yeah. Right. </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">George Zimmerman.</span><br />
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It's fact. We are judged and we judge others by appearance. This includes everything from the way we dress to our attractiveness, gender, and even skin color. Whether you suppress this judgement in your subconscious or allow it to influence your thoughts and actions, it exists.<br />
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The next time someones says they've never judged someone's appearance, <b>Slap Them.</b><br />
George Zimmerman. Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-27176117813931314112013-08-14T00:56:00.000-04:002013-08-14T00:56:30.833-04:00LIfe is a Daring Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it was a heaping 2 months, but it seemed like my summer vacation just flew by before my very eyes. This was the first summer, in a long time, that I didn't work....AT ALL! I don't regret a single minute of it. I truly had a blast in NYC, China, & California. One of the best summer vacations I've ever had.</div>
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When people ask me why I went to China (solo), in my mind, my immediate response is </div>
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I'm young and curious and I'm not going to take that for granted. I never want to wake up one day and say <i>"I wish I would have...." </i>or<i> "I should have....."</i></div>
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I absolutely LOVE this quote. Might be my new personal philosophy. It's so unforgiving. So unapologetic. Adventurous experiences can shape a person. It gives you new perspectives. It changes you for the better. So...I'll continue to grab life by the horns and you can continue to stay tuned. Or join in. Your call.<br />
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On another note, I start my PhD program at Georgia State in 2 weeks. I'm excited, nervous, a little anxious, but definitely <b>ready</b> to embark on this new chapter in my life.<br />
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<b>PS: I'll be posting more pictures from China....as soon as I find the cord that connects the camera to my laptop. </b> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-90754721790995994422013-06-17T08:00:00.000-04:002013-06-17T08:00:09.411-04:00New York, California, China, OH MY!AHH! I've been M.I.A for a while. I just got back to Georgia from a much-needed trip to <b>The Big Apple</b>. I must say, I had the time of my <b>LIFE</b>. New York was really fun - so much so that I completely forgot to blog while there. I was also having so much fun that I forgot to take lots of pictures. I'll share the few that I have though.<br />
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But it wasn't ALL play. I took care of some business too. I went to the Consulate General of China to get my VISA! I am now officially allowed to enter the <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/05/china-here-i-come.html" target="_blank">People's Republic of China</a>.<br />
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After I was accepted to <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/03/grad-school-tough-decision.html" target="_blank">Georgia State to pursue a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology</a> (a 5 year program starting in August), I made a vow to ENJOY my SUMMER. I planned to go to New York (DONE), California, and <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2013/05/china-here-i-come.html" target="_blank">China</a>. My summer is off to a great start and I am excited about all the wonderful experiences I am going to have!<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"><b>STAY TUNED! I can't wait to share. </b></span> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-56217905323923638362013-05-30T07:00:00.000-04:002013-05-30T07:00:08.058-04:00Beauty is in the eye of the STANDARD<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beauty is in the eye of the <strike><span style="color: #674ea7;">beholder</span></strike> <span style="color: red;">STANDARD</span></span></i></b><br />
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Let's face it. Our society has <b>standards of beauty. </b>Women strive to reach those standards no matter the cost - financial, emotional, or physical. This idea is not exclusive to America, however. <b>Every society</b> has their own definition of beauty. It's fascinating to see how it changes<i><b> across cultures</b></i> and what women go through to achieve that standard.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Place: </span></b>Northern Thailand</div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Standard:</span> </b>Long Necks<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Cost:</span> </b> Women get brass coils placed around their necks as early as 5 years old. The heavy coils press down on the clavicle (collar bone) until there is space for more coils. They experience discomfort and a weakened neck, which means that it would be difficult for their neck to support their head if the coils are ever removed.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Place: </span></b>China<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Standard:</span></b> Small Feet<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Cost: </span></b>This process starts between the ages of 2 and 5, before the young girls' arch fully develops. The toes are curled under and pressed down until they are broken. Then, the arch is also forcibly broken. Cotton bandages are then applied very tightly. This results in lifelong disabilities and discomfort for some women.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Place:</span></b> Ethiopia (Karo Tribe)<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Standard:</span></b> Scarring<br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-weight: bold;">The Cost: </span>Women wear scars on their stomachs. The process begins in childhood and continues. When the scarring process is finished, this signifies that the woman is ready to get married and have children. <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>The Place:</b> </span>Mauritania (North west Africa)<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Standard:</span></b> Obesity<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Cost:</span> </b>Young girls are force fed. Some are even sent to <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3429903.stm" target="_blank">"Fat farms"</a> to ensure that they reach a desirable weight by the time they are ready to get married. (This standard has begun to die out because the people of Mauritania are becoming aware of the health risks associated with obesity)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Place:</span> </b>United States of America<br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Standard: </span></b><i>Where do I even begin?</i><br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Cost:</span> </b>Plastic surgery, excessive exercise, eating disorders, body manipulation, and low self esteem (to name a <b>FEW</b>).<br />
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http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3798150-beauty-ideals-around-the-world<br />
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<b>Thailand: </b>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayan_people_(Burma)<br />
<b>Ethiopia: </b>news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/07/0728_040728_tvtabooscars_2.html<br />
<b>China: </b>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_binding<br />
<b>Mauritania: </b>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3429903.stm<br />
<b>America: </b>Observation<br />
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-80252035785635238342013-05-29T07:37:00.000-04:002013-05-29T07:45:43.368-04:00China Here I Come! 中国,我来了!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2012/12/25-before-25-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">#9</a></span></b> on my <a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2012/12/25-before-25-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">25 before 25 bucket list</a> is to travel outside of the country. I've officially made plans to spend a month in <b><span style="color: red;">BEIJING! </span></b> <i><b>AAAHHHH! I can't wait.</b></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Giirrrl, Are you crazy? </span></i><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">YES</span><span style="font-size: large;">...wait, what?</span></span></b></div>
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I <b>LOVE</b> to travel. Furthermore, I <b>LOVE</b> a good challenge. Being in a place where I don't know the language or too much about the culture will definitely be challenging. But the experience <b>will</b> be worthwhile. As always, I'm going in with an open-mind and a free spirit. No expectations- except to have fun and learn something new. </div>
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All this China talk reminds me of Chris Brown's AWESOME performance of his new song, <i style="text-decoration: underline;">Fine China</i> at the Billboard Awards....lookin like a young MJ! I LOVE this song!</div>
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-26319440806153463282013-04-25T08:47:00.000-04:002013-04-25T13:18:00.736-04:00Thoughts for Thursday #13: Cocoons probably Stink<br />
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Today's Thoughts for Thursday is actually a<a href="http://christylliving.blogspot.com/2010/06/cocoons-probably-stink.html" target="_blank"> re-post</a> from 2010. I had just graduated from college. One of my best friends sent me an email detailing her concerns about the future. The uncertainty. The doubt. It's a lot to handle. But this was my response to her....<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 28px;">Just think of all the times in your life when you have had to transition. Like when you had to learn how to walk. I'm not sure if you remember, but I can imagine that it was awkward. Up until that point, you were probably comfortable crawling around or being held in the arms of Grady and Cynthia [her parents]. But they had to stop carrying your heavy self. So you learned to put one foot first. And you probably fell down a few times. But eventually you were walking- and the world was a different place from that point on. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 28px;">If it would help to think of an external entity, consider a butterfly. At first, it is a slimy, hairy caterpillar confined to a life of dirt and leaves. Then, </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 28px;">somehow</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 28px;"> (sorry, I didn't pay attention to the details in bio class) it transitions to life in a dirty cocoon. I'm sure it's uncomfortable. No one notices it. It's just wrapped up and secluded. No job. No activities. Then, one day that fool crawls out and flies away. People admire its beauty. People marvel at how freely it glides through the air- with purpose, with conviction. Have you ever tried to catch a butterfly? You can't even touch it.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">"</span></b> When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that <b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">happiness</span></b> was the key to <b><span style="font-size: large;">LIFE</span></b>. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down <i><span style="font-size: x-large;">'happy.'</span></i> They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't <u><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">understand LIFE</span></b></u>. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"</b></span></div>
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-52497751895077275882013-04-01T22:21:00.001-04:002013-04-04T10:23:26.162-04:00April Fool's Day BROWNIES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started the day by telling my students that I made a special treat for them, but they had to be EXTRA good in order to earn it at the end of the day. My students spent ALL DAY working so hard to impress me. They were curious about what the mystery treat was!<br />
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I placed a tray at each desk. Each tray was covered with a paper towel. When I counted to 3, they opened their TREAT!</div>
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This was an awesome teacher prank I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/christylliving/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! Definitely one for the books. <i><b>What did you do for April Fool's Day?</b></i></div>
Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-55070118473147044372013-03-16T11:13:00.001-04:002013-04-08T11:23:42.698-04:00Grad School: Tough Decision!Great news everyone! I'm finally ready to take the next step in my life and attend <b>graduate school!</b> I applied in November. I've gotten my acceptances and I've narrowed down my choices to 2 schools....<br />
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I have a tough decision to make moving forward. I've tried the good old "pros and cons" list and I still can't seem to make up my mind. I know that the final decision <u><b>MUST be my own</b></u> and I have to do what is best for <b>ME,</b> but I figure I'd let others weigh in just in case someone thinks of something I haven't yet considered.<br />
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Here are some things weighing on my mind about the decision...<br />
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<b>Georgia State</b><br />
- I love the faculty & opportunities available<br />
- 5 year PhD program (PhD in Developmental Psychology)<br />
- Fully paid (tuition remission plus stipend)<br />
- Don't have to relocate<br />
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<b>Harvard</b><br />
- 1 year Masters program (Ed.M; human development & psychology emphasis)<br />
- Not fully funded (I'd HAVE to take to loans...a large amount)<br />
- great networking and job opportunity following<br />
- duh, it's Harvard<br />
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<i>Can you see my dilemma? </i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">So...what do you think?</span></b> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-51163276896111332102013-03-13T12:08:00.000-04:002013-03-14T19:45:52.325-04:00The Turnip Turn UPToday my students were picking out books from our classroom library. "Rodney" <i>(name changed to protect identity)</i> was particularly excited about the book he found, <u>Digger Pig and the Turnip</u>, by Caron Lee Cohen.<br />
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<b>Rodney:</b> Ms. Wilson! Look at what I got. This gon be guuud.<br />
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<b>Me: </b>Oh cool! How do you know it's going to be so great? Have you read it before?<br />
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<b>Rodney:</b> No, I just looked at the title<br />
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<b>Me: </b>Hmm (I examined the book) Do you even know what a turnip is?<br />
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<b>Rodney:</b> Yeah, I think the pig finna have a party cuz turnip is when people be like "turn up turn up turn up! (Rodney does an awkward dance movement as he says this. Then, he proceeds to dance all over the library repeating him self..."turn up turn up turn up!")<br />
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I can't.<br />
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For those of you who are not as well-versed in street lingo as Rodney is, <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=turn%20up" target="_blank">click here to view the meaning of "Turn UP", as defined by UrbanDictionary.com</a></div>
Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-91580852734943962132013-02-21T06:55:00.000-05:002013-02-21T06:55:18.220-05:00Thoughts for Thursday #10If I can get my kids to truly understand and embrace this, I will have succeeded as their teacher.<br />
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-35550122123261165782013-02-15T18:56:00.003-05:002013-02-19T20:15:06.244-05:00"Pronoun Pookie"<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15.454545021057129px;">I was teaching my kids about pronouns the other day. I used a made-up character, "Pronoun Patty," to make it interesting. </span></span><br />
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We've heard it all before: Laughter is the <b>best</b> medicine</div>
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But what are the actual health benefits of <b>laughing?</b></div>
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Relaxes muscles</div>
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Improves mood</div>
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Encourages teamwork</div>
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Diffuses conflicts</div>
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-39349145334186611392013-01-17T05:38:00.000-05:002013-01-17T05:40:40.305-05:00Thoughts for Thursday #8<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happiness</b> is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will <b>elude</b> you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it <b>will come</b> and sit softly on your shoulder. - <i><b>Henry David Thoreau</b></i></span></div>
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Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-22908181517721527892013-01-14T16:49:00.000-05:002013-01-14T22:01:47.656-05:003rd grade Flash MobToday, my students (3rd grade) were busy working hard on a Social Studies independent assignment. Everyone was so focused. You could hear a pin drop in there. Every teacher's dream right?<br />
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I was bored. So, I went to my computer and put on <b>Kiss</b>, by Prince, and I just started dancing.<br />
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Pretty soon, it was a full out <b>DANCE PARTY. </b>There were a few chuckles and some nervous laughter, but other than that, no one said a word. We just danced and danced.<br />
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When the song was over, everything returned to normal. I sat back at my desk, and my students (every single one of them) resumed their quiet activity, no questions asked.<br />
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No one mentioned it for the rest of the day. It was like it never even happened. But, it did. And I'm glad I had that moment with my kids. I hope they can look back and realize that everything doesn't have to be serious all the time. It's okay to have some fun and live a little.<br />
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It's these moments that truly count.<br />
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Thanks, Prince.<br />
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<br /> Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-52494495362547321392012-12-28T14:54:00.001-05:002012-12-28T15:56:10.884-05:00Make a Fool-Proof New Year's ResolutionRaise your hand if you've ever made a super exciting new year's resolution, gotten pumped up about it, told all your friends and family about your new goal....only to end up in March with thoughts of your resolution far in the abyss. Don't be ashamed. We've ALL done it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Lose weight</i>. How much weight do you want to lose <b>exactly</b>? <i>Be healthy. </i>How so? Do you want to eat more fruits and veggies? How many times a week do you vow to go to the gym? <i>Save money. </i>How much money do you need to save per week? What <b>exactly</b> is your goal?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Put a number on it. Put a time on it. Specify your goal instead of making a blanket statement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just because your best friend's goal is to lay off the sweets in 2013 doesn't mean it's the right resolution for you. Sure, limiting sugar in the new year is a great goal, but are YOU honestly & truly excited about the prospects of missing out on Hershey's, Ben & Jerry's, and your favorite homemade cake? No? Then, don't make that your goal. You won't persevere. Make a resolution that means something to YOU. Don't follow the crowd and do something just because it <i>sounds </i>good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look, I'm all for "reaching for the moon," but there's a difference between reaching for the moon and reaching for another universe. Don't spread your net too wide. You won't catch any fish. Get my drift?</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Good luck with your resolutions!</span></i></b></div>
Christyl Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834227073121907280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721732624067015827.post-24627386862422329532012-12-19T17:17:00.000-05:002013-01-17T05:38:31.501-05:00Thoughts for Thursday #7<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">"I must say a word about </span><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">fear</span></b><span style="font-size: large;">. It is life's only </span><u style="font-size: x-large;"><i>true</i></u><span style="font-size: large;"> opponent. Only fear can defeat life. It is a clever, treacherous adversary... it has no decency, respects no law or convention, </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">shows no mercy. </b><span style="font-size: large;">it goes for your </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">weakest spot</i><span style="font-size: large;">, which it finds with unerring ease. </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><i>It begins</i></b> <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">in your mind</span><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b>always</b></i><span style="font-size: large;">." - Piscine Molitor Patel (</span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Yann Martel), <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Pi" target="_blank">Life of Pi</a></b></i></div>
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