R. Brockey

Tag: life

  • What the hell happened?

    I recount the lowest point of my most severe anxiety-induced depressive episode. I hope this gives those close to me some insight about what I was going through. I also think it’s important to try to normalize talking about these issues. [content warning: suicidal ideation]

  • After One Trimester as a Classroom Teacher

    I am officially on Winter Break. I have completed my first full trimester (plus a couple weeks) of teaching. I have had 58 student-contact days. Not only is now a good time for me to reflect and report on how it’s going, I think it’s necessary. This is the first post I’ve published on Medium.…

  • A moment of reflection on my life trajectory

    Today I watched Engadget’s mini-documentary Citizen Mars, which provides a glimpse into the character of five different Mars One candidates who have made it to the Final 100. Since I’ve finished it, I’ve been thinking about my priorities, my ambitions, and my goals. I’ve been focused on graduate school and my goal of becoming a…

  • It has to be love

    Inspired by Ze Frank’s “Notes on Friendship,” I reflect on love and friendship.

  • An overdue update

    An update to on what my life’s been like the last couple of months. Progress on everything I care about is going slowly. I’m making changes, but I’ve also kept myself from making big decisions. Grad school and self-care are major themes.