#WhyNot
Tamra S. Davis, Ph.D.
I go by many titles:
Mom, Grandma, Daughter, Sister, College Professor, Friend, and Companion.
The people in my life make me who I am.
I go by many titles:
Mom, Grandma, Daughter, Sister, College Professor, Friend, and Companion.
The people in my life make me who I am.
In the fast-paced world we live in today, information overload can overwhelm us. This blog will contain multiple collections. From whitewater kayaking to freezer cooking, photography to personal finance, Cherokee traditions to genealogy, or life transitions, you will be able to find something interesting and helpful to read.
At this time, the various blogs are being gathered, polished, and prepared for posting. Soon, you will be able to access years of information in one location. Please check back soon. Tamra Prof TnT
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To survive the de-tangling process, I make my own leave-in conditioner. It's really easy. Just use your normal hair conditioner and mix one ounce of conditioner with 7 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray it in, use a de-tangling comb, and go. The picture above is after a day on the river. Kayak hair isn't going to stop me from enjoying the company of other kayakers around a campfire listening to the stories and having fun. This is a common issue that I have heard over the years as I discuss the importance of international business lessons in the business classroom. In today’s connected world, all business is related to international business. #WhyNot add an international dimension to your business education classes. It's easy and important! Every student needs a basic understanding of the international business environment. Here are a few resources that I have found that are helpful for teachers as they attempt to add international business into their classes.
My first experience of paddling in whitewater was exciting. After receiving a few minutes of instructions on how to wet exit (a lesson I learned very quickly) and a few minutes on learning a basic forward stroke, followed by about 15 minutes of paddling around on the flat water, Tim asked me if I was ready. He said I would be fine if I just kept paddling. Keep in mind, I have never paddled anything more than a rubber raft! I really had no idea how to paddle! LOL For the first wave, Tim paddled in front of me so that I could "follow his line" and away we went. That soon changed! He started to following me since I kept flipping the kayak. LOL As I entered the first feature, I can hear Tim yelling, "Paddle, Paddle, Paddle!" Just before I turn the boat upside down in the middle of that first wave, I hear him yelling again, "Paddle, Paddle, Oh NO!" Over the next two hours, "Paddle, Paddle, Oh NO" could be heard all around me. I went swimming five times that day and made it all the way to the bottom of the course in Yorkville, IL. It took me multiple attempts, but I managed to paddle through most of the features at least once. I think the wave train in this picture capsized me at least three times! LOL At the end of the day, I was exhausted, and a little proud. I had conquered my fear of water, at least for that day. A nice view of the calm part of the play park in Yorkville, IL Don't Rush! Great advice for a college freshman. Don't rush the experience. Don't rush the learning. Don't rush choosing a major. College is an experience. Your first year at the university needs to be focused on learning how to become an independent adult, getting to class on time, finding a part-time job to avoid huge student loans, making friends, being alone, and expanding your knowledge. In your freshman year, select general education classes that will apply to any major. Explore the options you have. Join student organizations and become involved on campus. Look for mentors in the major (or majors) you might want to enter. Most college students will change their major two or three times. By not rushing the decision, you can explore options, take classes that apply to all majors, and make a more informed decision. In addition, here are twelve tips to help you in college:
Getting the call about the accident put me back into the panic I felt when I received the call that my brother had died after having surgery just a few days earlier. It also reminded me that I had made a vow to live each day in such a way to find happiness in it. Happiness is too important to be miserable,
I've had three "bad" bosses, and I have quit all three of them.
However, a bad boss made me so unhappy at work that the happiness I had in my job was overshadowed by the misery of a boss who asked the employees to do something unethical or illegal, and then proceeded to punish the employee if the employee refused to do what was asked. Happiness in our work life is critical to overall happiness. We spend 1/3 or more of our life at work. Finding joy in the work is important to not only your happiness, but also your health. In an article on WebMD, doctors have found evidence that your chances for a heart attack increase when you work for a bad boss. Ask yourself, is it worth it? #WhyNot find your joy, even if that means finding a new job. |