Late Bloomers

Some might say that going to the dentist is a necessary evil. I used to consider myself one of those people, but it is an essential process and beneficial to your overall oral health. Some may argue that school is also a necessary evil. Again, I was one of those people because I used to think education was an essential component of your overall life. But over the years, I realized that education should be viewed as an enriching learning experience for every individual’s perso

As a token of appreciation for the hand-drawn birthday cards I received this year and in years prior, I displayed them on a board attached to my writing desk!

Like many others, my high school experience had its ups and downs. For me, it had more downs than ups, mostly because of my exceptional needs and the fact that I had to be placed in a school that met them. I attended a vocational school focused on building hands-on skills to prepare me for a career. The trades courses included auto repair, cooking, and woodworking. In contrast, the academic courses, such as math and English, were modified and structured according to the progr

I always wanted to be a writer, but I didn’t have the skill set as a child. So, I used my imagination as an outlet for creativity, visualizing movies in my head or acting them out through play. Not always by myself, by the way. I would often act them out with my brothers, but growing up wasn’t easy for someone who struggled with reading and writing, so my imagination was the only outlet I could count on until my reading and writing improved. It was a long way, and it affected

The Holiday Season is something many of us enjoy for many reasons, such as getting together with friends and family to celebrate, receiving gifts from loved ones, eating home-cooked meals and sweets, and, of course, taking time off from work and/or school. I work as an Educational Assistant at a public high school in Canada, so I get two weeks off. Two weeks is a nice, long break, and of course, it is only a matter of time before I have to go back to work. Still, I don’t see

It took me a long time to gain momentum in improving my reading and writing skills, but there is no such thing as too late or too early when it comes to learning anything. Everybody progresses differently, and I would like to share how I developed my reading and writing skills that seemed impossible to me as a child, and how I overcame my barriers through my desire to become a writer. I wasn't a strong reader growing up because I was considered, by some, what they might inf

[Show, don't Tell Page Review] From Screenplay to YA Novel with Jordan Bloomfield Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2333353/episodes/16448971 Listen to this podcast episode about one of Jordan Bloomfield's pages from his upcoming book, Party Boys on Show Don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori.