Dear Fairy Godmother, My older brother is my hero. I’ve always looked up to him and tried to emulate the things he does. But recently, he did something that I just can’t seem to get past. I don’t want to go into detail, but to me, it seemed more like the action of a villain,Continue reading “A Hero or Villain?”
Tag Archives: Advice
At First Sight?
Dear Fairy Godmother, A good friend of mine seems to ‘fall in love’ every other week. She always insists that this time she’s found ‘the one.’ I want to be supportive, because I care about her so much, but I just don’t believe it’s ever true. I don’t how to express my concern without soundingContinue reading “At First Sight?”
My Happily Ever After
Dear Fairy Godmother, I’ve been out in the world on my own for several years now. I’ve got a great career, a little place I’ve made my home, and a fantastic group of friends. By all accounts, I have a happy, successful life. However . . .
Not a Control Freak
Dear Fairy Godmother, I’ve often been accused of being a ‘control freak’, especially at work. I beg to differ. I simply like things to be just so. It’s not my fault that other people can’t see my vision, but it often leads me to micromanage or simply take over the project myself. But I barelyContinue reading “Not a Control Freak”
A Diamond in the Rough
Dear Fairy Godmother, I’m under a lot of pressure. I have to almost single-handedly choose who’s going to take over my father’s company. I’ve met a lot of decent candidates, but none of them seem to be the right fit. How do I separate the power-hungry from the diamonds in the rough? Sincerely, A PickyContinue reading “A Diamond in the Rough”
Conference Week
It seems like just a few weeks ago I was getting an invitation to teach at the Taylor University’s Professional Writing Conference. And yet, in just a few days, that’s where I’ll be. I’ve been preparing in earnest for the last few weeks. I’m teaching a workshop on writing for kids, sitting on a panelContinue reading “Conference Week”
Writing Rejection Letters
I had to do something new at work last week: write rejection letters. It was a lot harder than I thought. Until next time, word nerds!
Part of a New World
Dear Fairy Godmother, I recently moved a long way from home. I don’t know anyone in this new place and I’m worried about settling in and being all own my own. Do you have any tips for making friends and not feeling quite so out of place? Sincerely, A Fish Out of Water
The Little Voice
I’ve made an astounding discovery, word nerds: human beings are friendly creatures. No, really! Throw a group of strangers together and they’ll (generally) make an effort to befriend each other. This is especially true if those people already have something in common, like an internship at the same company. Still, I was more than aContinue reading “The Little Voice”
A College Student’s Guide to Surviving Finals
Finals week is in full swing here at school and I, like so many college students, am battling exhaustion, stress, and not wanting to be here. But we must push through, so I’ve compiled a list of what I’ve found to be the essentials of surviving the last week of school.
Kate G. Jameson 