A Good Teacher

Several years ago, I decided to attend college and fulfill a dream of earning a college degree that I had held since childhood.  I enrolled in one class just to see if I was really ready to pursue this dream now.
Unknowingly, one professor held the power to influence and transform one student's life in the palm of his hands. Dr. Melendez, not only influenced my life by providing an educational opening for me to feel confident enough to pursue my dream but he also offered a stimulating classroom, respectful learning environment and reassuring feedback to an unsure, yet, desiring new student.
Because of Dr. Melendez's genuine love of educating and degree of expertise, I was inspired to not only complete my undergraduate degree but I have also  earned a Master's degree in Psychology.  Soon, I will begin work on my doctorate. An exceptional teacher has the power to share knowledge and influence many, simply by believing enough in the lesson to inspire hope in others.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"The effects of a good teacher can reach much further than the immediate impact of the classroom."  tc

The Open Road

Ah, there is no other feeling in the world like packing up the car and hitting the open road. The windows rolled down, allows the wind to blow wildly through your hair. A burning sun radiates off the pavement as you move further down the road. Driving along, you can tap your fingers to the beat of your favorite music. Rolling over the varied landscapes puts distance between then and now. Stopping in local cafes for lunch affords you the opportunity to meet new people and learn other ways. Whether you travel 50 miles or 500 miles, a road trip can change everything.
As the days lengthen and the weather warms, take a drive, pack a lunch, pop in your favorite tunes and move.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“Travel beyond the regular haunts of your environment in to a peaceful domain as pure and sacred as your very soul.” tc