Educational shenanigans

I was shopping in my local target a few days ago. I had to go to the pharmacy to pick up my child's medication. When I got up there I gave them the usual information that they ask for. I feel like i'm forever at the pharmacy and the women there know me very well. They're always very friendly, but in this instance this woman appeared to have an attitude. She glanced at my son, and then at me and repeated this a couple of times. I asked her if everything was alright considering I wasn't looking directly at my child and he's a toddler you blink and he gets into something. He was fine needless to say but she insisted that I needed to verify more information. She wanted me to verify my date of birth and my address. I thought this was a new procedure and since our insurance recently changed didn't think much of it. Well she made a comment when I mentioned my age under her breath "Oh you're a young one." Then she made a comment about my address "You...

There were many different definitions of diversity and culture that I received. Some were quite amusing and some were more detailed than others. A close relative of mine would consider traveling the world and seeing lots of things a form of culture, while diversity could be defined as someone not acting "ghetto" or "boushy". While another acquaintance felt that understanding a persons background in reference to their mannerisms and way of life is a form of culture. My younger sisters fiance felt that diversity defines who a person is, it's the way they define themselves in the world. His family is originally from Germany and migrated to the United States to provide a better life for their family. All of the definitions that I listened to had touched on some form of diversity or culture. I think the biggest thing missing from the culture definitions were the customs that relate to a persons diversity. In all my discussions no one mentioned anything like this whi...

Being located to a new country with just my immediate family scares me a lot. I don't know how I will accepted, I don't know what to expect, nor do I have any idea of the cultural beliefs they may have. I will embrace this change as I would anything else for the benefit of my family. There are so many items that I would bring with me but my three most prized possessions would be my Pandora charm bracelet that has charms based on milestones in my life (being a mother, graduating, moving to PA, etc). I would also bring a picture of my extended family so my immediate family can always hold those memories close to them. Finally, I would like to bring my Tigger stuffed animal. It may sound silly but it's one of those things I've had with me since I could remember. This stuffed animal symbolizes that no matter what happens I can be just as resilient as Tigger and bounce back from any obstacles.  If I was only allowed to keep one of these items I would be very upset an...