Jenny and Mary Ann |
“When I left you, I was but the learner, now I am the master.”
“Only a master of evil, Darth.”
At least one mentee listened to him, right?
Because of this, I have a responsibility to pass it on. This is why I love having students. I've had some pretty awesome ones. As a preceptor you learn as much from your students as you teach them--at least that's been my experience. Unfortunately I've also has a few Darth Vaders in my career. You know, those who you look at and go "I didn't teach you that." Those are frustrating because I love all my padawans. Being a mentor doesn't mean you're responsible for them after they become the master, but you feel like it!
Mentoring is fun and you meet so many awesome people. Maybe you think "Yeah, in health care you have to mentor, but in my job I don't have anything to offer."
Not true! Think about what you like. Our book store has a knitting group that meets weekly. I'm a member of Bayou Writer's Group. There are instructors from Leisure Learning classes I still email and ask questions of. Scouts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, church groups: the opportunities are all around us. We all have something to offer: encouragement, friendship, life experience. Once you start sharing, you'll find you get as much as you give.
Do you have a mentor in your job or life? Who can you be a mentor to?
MAC Makeup
Today is a two post day. I really wasn't going to write about this but I think in work and life it's an important thing. Not MAC make up specifically but appearances.
Why did I feel like that? Because my MAC is something that I feel good in. You know, that one thing that just makes you feel fabulous.
My other fabulous is my Chevy Avalanche. When I drive it I want to say "Yeah, I'm a Southern Girl from Texas. You want to say something about it?" I've had cars before, but I always go back to trucks.
I know appearances aren't everything, but when you know you know you look good, it sure helps!
My favorite outfit? Blue jeans, t-shirt, old sandals, MAC makeup, and Chevy Truck.
What makes you feel fabulous?
Mentors - wonderful when you luck into them and all the knowledge and encouragment they share.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mac make-up I have loved since the first moment I wandered into their shop! And they give me a discount because I'm a working actor, which I love even MORE!
Texas Playwright Chick
Good mentors are what makes the world go round. Everyone deserves to have someone who can help push them in the right direction. It's amazing what a little push from a mentor can do to change the course of someone's life in a positive direction. Thanks for being one of those people. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the rest of your A to Z Challenge posts. :)
Sarah @ The Writer's Experiment
SHOES. Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.
ReplyDeleteThat's what makes me feel fantastic. =)
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Recently, I purchased some MAC makeup for the first time. I haven't used it yet and didn't think of it in terms of giving me a boost. Now I am eager to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteAnother recent experience for me is taking a four week literacy course so I can help someone improve their reading and comprehension skills. Helping others always makes me feel fabulous.
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Love the Star Wars references. Your experiences make me want to be more of a teacher.
ReplyDeleteAs for MAC, my favorite too. The funny thing is I'm a cheapskate and I only buy makeup once or twice a year, but I've realized I actually save money buying MAC because it lasts so freaking long. And saving money makes me feel fabulous. :)
Glad to know that about MAC lasting a long time. I'm only a two month convert and was a little concerned about the investment. As you know, I've not been disappointed.
DeleteI write better when I have my make up on and my hair done.
ReplyDeleteMentors are so important. I don't know where I would be if it hadn't been for a couple amazing women who took me under their wings when I was in high school.
My editor is my main mentor. I would wander aimlessly without him. And thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
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