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Reality – What It’s Really Like

Reality – What It’s Really Like

This post is part of a series titled, “A-B-Cs – What It’s Really Like”. Each week a new letter and its word will be revealed. Each word’s explanation will illustrate significant personal meaning, application and ultimately demonstrate, What It’s Really Like… Back in 1998 MTV debuted the reality TV s... Read More »

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WIRL Project Mom Moment

Mother’s Day WIRL Challenge Giveaway

We ALL Have One… An Embarrassing “Mom” Moment! Does the time your mom embarrassed you as a kid STILL haunt you? Or, on the flip side, are you a mom who did something that made you feel downright mortified? If so, WIRL Project wants to hear from you! Share these stories with us to qualify for our Mother’s Day WIRL Challenge Giveaway and to inspire empower educate … giv... Read More »

It Isn’t Time for That

It Isn’t Time for That

Regret. I am only a few words into typing this and you got a lump in your throat from reading the first one. Regret is a feeling that can engulf your entire being in seconds. It has the power to change who you are, how you think, and every single little step you make from this second to the end of your life. So what is regret? You know that feeling you get when your throat closes, and so does your... Read More »

RN | WIRL Project

My Best Experience as an RN

The best thing to ever happened to me as an RN occurred I was taking care of a woman in labor. It was her second baby and she spoke Spanish, so I took her as a patient because I also spoke Spanish. I entered the room and recognized her, she looked at me with wide eyes. So did her sister. And her husband. I recognized the husband. And then they told me, You were our nurse the “last time”... Read More »

CHECKS AND BALANCES

CHECKS AND BALANCES

As an American Government teacher, I spend a significant amount of time with my students at the beginning of each semester teaching the six principles of the United States Constitution.  The thorough overview of each principle is intended to build a strong foundation for their understanding of our government and its complexities.  Two of the six principles are Checks and Balances and Separation of... Read More »

WIRL Challenge Wednesday

WIRL Challenge Wednesday – Medical Professionals

What Is It REALLY Like to Work in the Medical Field? Prompt: We want to hear from Medical Professionals. Nurses, Doctors, Veterinarians, Pharmacists, Dentists, PA’s, Surgeons, Administrative Professional, Medical Sales Representatives, etc.! Confess and share the nitty-gritty stories you’ve encountered or had to deal with in the medical field or simply tell us what your job is REALLY like. A... Read More »

I Just Keep Telling Myself It’s Only Hair… But…

Sooooo, I tried to make an appointment with my stylist to have my hair shaped and high/low lighted the other day, only to find out she’s left the salon. I was set up with another stylist for Friday. I went in early to explain all of the issues that I have with my hair to her.. the semi-bald spots where I finally have regrowth and I am growing my hair out; that I do not want the highlights to... Read More »

Growing Up Without Grandpa and Grandma

Growing Up Without Grandpa and Grandma

  One of the hardest things that my wife and I have had to endure is coming to grips with the fact that our children will likely only ever have a limited relationship with our parents.  We relocated to the South in 2011 for job opportunities that were non-existent near our hometowns.  At the time we were excited about beginning a life together and setting out on our own.  We knew that the 800... Read More »