Sister of Mercy's World

Volunteering For Emotional Intelligence

April 20, 2015


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If you were to design teaching emotional intelligence in schools what would your curriculum include?

I had to Google this just to know what in the world "emotional intelligence" was. I have no idea what my curriculum would include, but based on what I read about it, I would follow the mixed model by Daniel Goleman because it made the most sense. This model was very basic (at least to me anyway). It is made up of self-awareness, self-regulation, social skill, empathy, and motivation. I also think all of these are very important things to learn to get along in society.


Blogging Circle of Friends

April 20 is Volunteer Recognition Day when we recognize all those wonder and selfless people who volunteer their time and energy to help others. See http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/April/volunteerrecognitionday.htm for more information about this day. Write a Thank you letter to someone in your community, life, or organization that volunteers his or her time and energy to helping others.

I know this is terrible, but I couldn't think of just one person to write a letter. There are many people in my community who volunteer and help others. I know my response is a cop out! However, I do believe this is a nice thing to do to thank those who work hard to help others.


News In My World!

My dates for the book tour have been set. I will travel to eight different places. Here's the schedule.

Conquest 46 May 22-24 Kansas City, MO
Apollo Con June 19-21 Houston, TX
Inconjunction July 3-5 Indianapolis, IN
Scares That Care July 24-26 Williamsburg, VA
9 Pi Con July 31-Aug 2 Windsor Locks, CT
Gateway Geek Fest Aug 28-30 Maryland Heights, MO
Scare Fest Sept 11-13 Lexington, KY
Contraflow V Oct 2-4 New Orleans, LA

I've also started working on my second book, Bloodshed on the Blue Moon. I'm only concentrating on writing a rough draft to get the story in place. Then I will go back and fill it in during the second draft. The third and finally draft is when I will do a full final edit before submitting it to my publisher.

Besides getting ready for the tour and writing my second book, I'm still working on losing more weight. I've lost another five pounds for a total weight loss of 55 pounds.

I'm still trying to read when I find the time. I'm currently reading Prayer: My Souls Adventure With God by Robert H. Schuller and Daughter of Deceit by Laura Walker.

I'm watching Housewives of Orange County while I'm writing this. I'm totally addicted to these housewife shows on Bravo!


Bye for now!

Sister of Mercy