Tag Archives: education

Footballer turned academic: ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Nicky

Footballer turned academic: ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’ This is exactly what I’d say.  This is exactly how you know if you love something.  Every minute what you are not doing what you love, you literally hate yourself.  

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The value of education

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Nicky

When we were kids, adults would often tell us we should work hard and get a good education because that’s how we could get a good job and have a good life. Perhaps I took that advice too far. With … Continue reading →

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The only thing constant in life

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Nicky

It is Black Friday today, and I couldn’t help but have to (right, I just “had to” do it) check out all those discounted purses on JuicyCouture.com. I was so excited to see the daydreamer bag that I wanted sooo … Continue reading →

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Don’t lose sight of the big picture

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Nicky

I have been tutoring this 13-year-old boy for almost a year. He is a special boy. A smart kiddo who has a very hard time concentrating on anything. He goes to one of the most prestigious elite schools in town, … Continue reading →

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Mirroring

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Nicky

With my scholarship prospect still up in the air, I certainty haven’t been feeling as super awesome as usual although I’m coping with the situation much better than I did months ago. As a person who claims to hate losing, … Continue reading →

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