tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post6198711677693338052..comments2023-11-05T04:05:55.498-06:00Comments on Like a Dream: The World Is Your OysterTundehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679721958814302294noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-61661016438224694992017-12-11T17:35:22.731-06:002017-12-11T17:35:22.731-06:00Well, I first time visited your blog. The first th...Well, I first time visited your blog. The first thing I want to know, what you choose this line "sleep is the cousin of death"? I think you are right, I sleep only 5-6 hours a day. Apart from this I like the post. Thanks for sharingLexie Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08823038034270832070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-13273383958687525732010-04-27T09:48:30.361-05:002010-04-27T09:48:30.361-05:00My parents first told me. Even to this day they ar...My parents first told me. Even to this day they are my biggest cheerleaders. They continue to push and strive to do great things even when i'm "hesitant" to step out or "don't see the way". I'm blessed. I think my mom especially sees a lot of things in me that she wishes she had or could have done before getting married and having 3 children. She's very "you go girl!" (yes she's still on that) with every accomplishment I have or every inkling I have in my mind to do something better and bigger. My dad is practical...you work hard, study hard...you will reap the benefits. Period. <br /><br />I have had some AMAZING teachers though. AMAZING. I don't even think my school experiences have been typical. My 2nd grade teacher Ms. Johnson was the love of my life for a long time (no homo). I STILL remember key things from her class and things she taught me and she always believed in me (even at 7). My 3rd and 4th grade teacher Ms. Harrison came to my high school graduation. My mom invited her. She was TOUGH (like my mom which is why they got along) but she never let me settle and not strive. She pushed me to come out of my "shy shell". Some Honorable Mentions Mr. Collier (my jr. high history teacher), Mr. De La Loza (my hs chemistry teacher), and Ms. Blevins (my hs calculus teacher). Each one taught me waaaaaay more than the subject they were assigned. Great post, Fav! ;)Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879886722416883203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-7602181699727181022010-04-26T10:12:21.587-05:002010-04-26T10:12:21.587-05:00Oh wow. I adore this post.
I didn't have t...Oh wow. I adore this post. <br /><br />I didn't have the greatest relationships with my teachers. I'm pretty sure we both waited with bated breath for our time together to be over. LOL My dad was my motivation. I've said it on my blog often, but his faith and support in me gave me all the courage I needed to accomplish anything.Reinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533864537815067813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-42410598121354440402010-04-22T16:35:17.124-05:002010-04-22T16:35:17.124-05:00Glad she had that effect on your life. Teachers ar...Glad she had that effect on your life. Teachers are priceless!Streetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530252589712115697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-89419730811906253102010-04-22T15:17:38.894-05:002010-04-22T15:17:38.894-05:00Outside of my immediate family, I remember being t...Outside of my immediate family, I remember being told I could be great from my 6th grade teacher,Mrs. Scruggs. I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her because she knew what she was doing and she wanted to uplift each and every one of her students. I was an energetic child and I can remember being faced with racism at an early age..having a teacher who wanted to kill my enthusiasm when I told her I wanted to be a Pharmacist. I was in the 3rd grade, and I went home crying when she looked at me and said "Being a Pharmacist is hard". Why don't you become a teacher or a cashier or something like that?" I was uncomfortable, and told my mom about it. She was flaming mad! She cheered me up and went right back to the teacher to ask her to clarify (remember those days). Anyway, God bless those people who are put on your path to catch you after you're faced with negativity, because there will be negative people. I surround myself with positive people, so I look to my friends and family for motivation. However, you have to "Be the change you want to see".Sunkissed404https://www.blogger.com/profile/14609144495895919568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-68607553233004671902010-04-22T10:57:49.646-05:002010-04-22T10:57:49.646-05:00Who first told you that you could be great?
Fortu...Who first told you that you could be great? <br />Fortunately for me, my parents told me. I grew up in the hood and there weren't many positive images outside of my home.<br /><br />Where do you continue to look for motivation? <br />As a teacher, my motivation to continue doing what I do is seeing a child "get it" and reading stories like this. I love hearing from former students who tell me that because of my class, they've become better students and better people.<br /><br />Do you have that one teacher who made a difference in your life? Yes! My 9th grade history teacher, Ms. Wyndham. Before her class, I was very shy. She made us speak in front of the class and I was damn-near in tears! But she was so creative, inspiring and really didn't care about what anyone thought (she made and wore her own wacky clothes) that I learned to just be me and people would accept it or not. By the end of the year, I had actually taught a whole class by myself!Melodyhttp://www.twitter.com/Melody_Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-15631109535109850172010-04-22T05:28:51.519-05:002010-04-22T05:28:51.519-05:00Growing up I was encouraged to be good rather than...Growing up I was encouraged to be good rather than great. Obedient rather than accomplished. So ambition is something I have always struggled with. Like you I had a teacher - actually a couple of teachers - who saw potential in me and encouraged me, but what motivates me is a close friend of mine who passed away ten years ago. He was an amazing person who I believe was on a path to great things when his life was cut short. So when I feel complacency settling over me I look at his picture and ask myself what he would say if he could see me slacking, and what right do I have to throw my life away when his was taken from him?maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570452352133998454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572486819467381603.post-92044661201588214862010-04-22T00:42:42.753-05:002010-04-22T00:42:42.753-05:00#1-Who first told you that you could be great?
~...#1-Who first told you that you could be great? <br />~I can't honestly say I remember who it was specifically, but my family has always been my support, my cheerleaders, my ass-kickers and all that. From my great grandma who used to FORCE me to the piano at church even when I was shaking so bad I could hardly walk... to my daddy who cheered me on in bball when I missed EVVVEERRRYY shot. My aunt, (my kindergarten teacher) who doubled as my baby sitter when i didn't have one at home and had to go to kindergarten as a 3 y/o with the 5 y/o. MY aunt didnt' treat me any different... I was a 5y/o in her class...so yeah.. I was doing the 'coloring' and the 'reading'...LOL My mom (a teacher by heart and by profession) ALWAYS had her ways of motivating me to do things I never thought I'd ever be able to do. She introduced me to soo many things and a youngster... I may have NEVER perfected any one thing I've attempted, but in every thing I've attempted, I've been damn good at it... so I'm GREAT at attempts, may fall short of perfection, but will appreciate my perserverance towards completion.<br /><br />#2-Where do you continue to look for motivation? <br />~One of my BIGGEST motivations is what my grandpa always told me. He would always say to me, 'Ron, you are the oldest (of his grandkids), I expect YOU to do well, I stay on you to excel so that I won't have to always get on to the younger ones... they need to look up to you and follow suit'. He started telling me that when I was about 7 or 8...the last time he said it to me, was about 1 month before he died... and then he said, 'even if I'm dead and gone, you know what you need to do, I expect it from you, and your sister and cousins deserve it from you'.... SOOO even when it's rough, I draw from that... and push forward... My grandpa is no longer here, and my 'baby cousin' is now 16, but I still have that role to fill as 'role model' and as long as life is left in my body... that's what I plan to do!<br /><br />#3-Do you have that one teacher who made a difference in your life? <br />~non family memeber would be Ms. McKenzie. She taught my mom and all of my aunts. She was my advanced english teacher for 3 years (i know i know...) She was a family friend, my 'school mom' (dated her son for DAMN EVER), and a hell of a speech coach.... I always liked writing, but she helped me realize more of my potential. She pushed me, I pushed back, then she shoved the shit outta me...LOL I appreciate the love/abuse she gave to me... I never realized exactly how much she GAVE me as far as strenght and knowledge until I graduated college. To this day, she still checks on me and vice versa... she never forgets to remind me that she can still beat my butt if she needs to! LOL Tough love DOES work! :-) I'm a product of it!<br /><br />Good post Tunde... per usual!Ms. Sylaneoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465075096670002963noreply@blogger.com