Exploring The Backroads: Public History with Jessica Hanson

I used to think you only wrote or blogged when you did something "huge," or had an accomplishment or interesting tid-bit about yourself to share. However, the journey of life can often be mundane.  This year I have set goals, dreams, and aspirations! Those all sound redundant or similar you may say!?!? But, I truly believe bettering yourself daily is key! Emerson says it best: " “Life is a journey, not a destination.”  We truly should live in and cherish EACH moment, no matter how mundane it seems. They are important to us as individuals. Our short journeys/ stories, make up a chapter in the larger book of our life.  Keeping with this "literature" kick, I will now look at the definition(s) for goals, dreams, & aspirations--since I have several of those these days! goal [gohl]  Spell   Syllables Synonyms Examples Word Origin noun        the   result   or   achievement   toward   ...

Setbacks are all part of the life journey, right? I woke up in the middle of the night; I felt something was odd. I try my best to budget my money, while still taking college classes, working limited hours to gain experience in my desired field I am so passionate about, and paying off student loans...all while feeling a bit "too old" to be doing so. I'll be turning another year older in exactly 1 week! Therefore, when something interferes with my hard earned finances, it truly upsets me. I received a notification that was truly upsetting in the wee hours of this morning.  I hope it is resolved soon. It is one of those errors you checked for. Double checked for. Had verification. Then, there was some nonchalant communication afterwards, even though you know you were not "in the wrong." We shall see how this pans out.  I see a lack of sleep in my near future. :/   I am a huge "word" person as an English person.  set·back ˈsetˌbak/ n...