Shameless Plug

A couple of years ago, I had an unexpected career shift. Without getting into nitty gritty details, I stumbled upon The Reading Room and became one of their dyslexia tutors. I have the coolest job in the world! For one, I'm doing the greatest part of my original career path--watching students learn and grow into confident, capable readers and learners. I get to watch the wheels turn in their little heads and the light bulb finally go off. Second, it challenges me because I've always enjoyed and excelled at reading. I went into kindergarten reading and throughout elementary and middle school, I had a book with me basically at all times. I have difficulty relating to people who struggled with reading since I never experienced that.

However, far too many people do struggle with reading. And spelling. That's where we come in! My office is jumping into the 21st century (OK, really we've had plenty of technology all along in the office. Now we're going beyond our walls). They have a blog, a Facebook page, and my boss was recently on the local news to discuss some early warning signs and their homework technology workshop.

If you or someone you know has difficulty reading and spelling, check out our website to learn more and give Stacey a call.

Facebook Status Messages

I "donated" my Facebook status message to, what I feel, a worthy cause. But that means I don't want to change it. So, here's all of my other potential status messages:
Angie Applegate is ready to NOT see political commercials (thank YOU Mitch McConnell AND Bruce Lunsford).
Angie Applegate saw her first Christmas commercial! And can't believe it took this long!
Angie Applegate got free Starbucks today, but passed on free Krispie Kreme.
Angie Applegate received a big bag of M&Ms because she's "been working so hard."
Angie Applegate got an "I voted" sticker!!!!!!
Angie Applegate successfully voted in Kentucky (with their crazy electronical voting machines).
Angie Applegate hopes she doesn't catch the stomach virus that is circulating the second grade class.
Angie Applegate is excited for Franklin, first Thanksgiving, and the Vandy game!!