Week 10

Well here it is, we made it to the end! The topic this week was what advice would I give to someone writitng a research paper? You can never start too soon. It takes a lot of preperation and hard work. I would suggest numerous hours per paragraph be expected. This course was very challenging for me, but I am glad I stuck it out and finished strong. Good luck to everyone in the class!

Week 9

First of all I noticed that most of my blog posts start with the word wow. That is just plain annoying to me. So this week I started with a new word. Now that I passed that part, Wow it's week 9! The question this week was, how do I feel about the paper I'm writing and do I feel any different about writing after taking this course? Well, I feel anxious and nervous about the paper and I wish there was some way to get out of it. As far as how I feel about writing, I would rather give a speech about something I know nothing about than write a two page paper. I know that sounds ridiculous but I really do not enjoy writing or being critiqued on it. Hopefully it goes smooth and at 36 years old, maybe just maybe this will be my last writing class. Have a great week everyone.

Week 8

Wow week 8! Its almost here. Papers are due in both classes and the stress is being felt in my corner. I feel like if I make it through the next 3 weeks of my life I can resume normal day to day stuff. I am going to a concert tonight which should help relieve some stress. Really looking forward to getting out and hearing some music. I think music can revive your soul. First I have to shake the feeling that I should skip it and stay home to write these papers. Blah! They will be here when I get home. Have a great weekend everyone and try to do something fun!

Week 7

Wow this term feels like it has taken much longer than the last few. On one hand it's almost over but on the other hand it feels like it will never end. We are doing peer reviews this week and I am ok with the idea, not excited but ok. I know I have a lot of work to do still but I have almost 3 weeks so I really had not planned on sharing it just yet. I guess if that is the assignment, then that is what will happen. The kids are getting restless about summer coming on. They are excited about moving into our new house and getting out of school. I wish we had a three month break from work and school. Must be nice to be a kid!

The question this week stated what have I been doing for the last six weeks. Wow, where to begin, how about with yesterday. I found a new place to live. I will be moving the first week of June which coincidently is the last week of this term and my vacation time. On one hand I am very fortunate that it worked out this way, on the other hand what a way to spend my time off. Working harder than ever.
Also along with obviously taking classes the past six weeks, I have been working full time at a furniture store. I have been playing super friend with my best friend of 15 years. She has recently admitted to some excessive drinking and has needed some extra support to stay clean and sober. She is doing really well but it is a day to day struggle. To top it all off I am a mom of two teenagers so they keep me running and very busy. About four weeks ago I went to Kentucky for the weekend to visit an old friend that was very fun. I suppose you could say I have been doing a little of everything over the last six weeks. My life is nothing if not busy...

How is school influincing my life at this point? Well for one thing I haven't muttered the words I'm bored with nothing to do... since it started. I feel very proud and accomplished everytime I see my grades but I am also exhausted and wondering if I am making the right decision sometimes. I am afraid of what the time away from my children is doing long term. My hopes are that the rewards will be worth the time put in. I do think it has helped me focus on what is most important and prioritize what I need to be doing. I don't go out as much as I used to with my friends because all free time is devoted to studying, however I don't see my boyfriend as much either. He is very understanding but I miss that free time. All in all school is a mind frame for me, I just have to tell myself that it is temporary and a means to an end, and it will be worth it.

Stressed

Wow! Week 4 already!! It is flying by. I think since I am in two classes that require papers be written and both due at the same time none the less, I am stressed out this term. I also heard something last night that day light savings time can put more strain on you than you realize. That one simple hour increases the risk of car accidents and heart attacks. That seems crazy to me that one hour can mess up our schedules and stress levels so severly. I have no other good reason to feel stressed right now so I am blaming it on the time change.

Well everyone this is my first blogging experience so here goes..... I am a single mother of two children, I am 36 years old. I live in Springfield, Mo. I am currently in sales and I am looking forward to getting out of it as soon as possible. I would ultimately like to work from home, set my own hours and have my night and weekend life back. When you work in retail you are a victim of the hours that everyone else if off of work. If you don't work evenings, weekends and the holidays everyone else if off you don't get to see the general public. And speaking of the general public....I hope to stop talking to them as much as I do as well. People can be very rude if they think they will not see you again. I am sure as the semester passes you will get to hear some of my favorite moments with the not so kind people of the world. Have a great night everyone, hope you all had good weekends, tomorrow is my Friday! Yeah!!