I just had to post about how wonderful and supportive my husband is with my schooling. This week has been a good example. I had a few hundred pages to read this week, an exam to take, a short paper to write, lectures to watch, and a 7 page paper to write for my adult development class. Let's just say that on Monday I was feeling more than overwhelmed.
I managed to get almost everything done by yesterday afternoon. When Nate came home from work he asked if I'd gotten my paper done yet. It was the last thing I had to do and I had hardly started on it. He immediately informed me that he was going to make dinner so that I could get to work.
I was expecting macaroni and cheese or something equally as simple and quick, but my fabulous husband proceeded to whip up a delicious made from scratch meal. We had lemon chicken with rice and a homemade pound cake with lemon icing for dessert. I'm not gonna lie. It was better than what I was going to make. =) He even cleaned up the kitchen afterward.
I'm so grateful for a husband who doesn't hesitate to jump in and help out when I need it. There's no way I could do all this on my own.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ace!
I just got my results back for my latest Adult Development & Aging exam. Can you say 100%?! I'm lovin' it! Top that with the fact that I just finished my shortest and easiest stats module of the semester and today is a good school day. Two more weeks!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
What are you going to do with that?
When people first find out that I'm going to school I usually get three questions.
1) What's your major?
2) When you will be finished?
3) What are you going to do with that?
My major is Family Life Studies, I will be done in approximately 2 years (I decided to go back to 2 classes per semester), and I really hate question number 3.
I didn't go back to school with some lofty career goal in mind. I really didn't go back to school with any goal in mind other than to learn and to get my ever elusive bachelor's degree.
I'm a stay at home mom and I love being home with my kids. For me, getting a college education was always just a given. It was non-negotiable and I was well on my way until the man of my dreams interrupted me and we got married and started having babies! (side note: I love my husband and my babies to death and I in no way harbor any ill feelings towards them for detouring me on my educational path. They simply educated me in an entirely different way which has molded me into who I am now.)
Now the stars have just aligned in a way that allows me to finish a degree online while still being a stay at home mom. So what am I planning to do with my degree? I plan to frame that sucker, put it on my wall, and use all my new found knowledge to make my life and the lives of my family better. Whether that will include working full-time or simply applying the things that I learn to my own life, relationships, financing, etc. remains to be seen. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. So until then.....just don't ask.
1) What's your major?
2) When you will be finished?
3) What are you going to do with that?
My major is Family Life Studies, I will be done in approximately 2 years (I decided to go back to 2 classes per semester), and I really hate question number 3.
I didn't go back to school with some lofty career goal in mind. I really didn't go back to school with any goal in mind other than to learn and to get my ever elusive bachelor's degree.
I'm a stay at home mom and I love being home with my kids. For me, getting a college education was always just a given. It was non-negotiable and I was well on my way until the man of my dreams interrupted me and we got married and started having babies! (side note: I love my husband and my babies to death and I in no way harbor any ill feelings towards them for detouring me on my educational path. They simply educated me in an entirely different way which has molded me into who I am now.)
Now the stars have just aligned in a way that allows me to finish a degree online while still being a stay at home mom. So what am I planning to do with my degree? I plan to frame that sucker, put it on my wall, and use all my new found knowledge to make my life and the lives of my family better. Whether that will include working full-time or simply applying the things that I learn to my own life, relationships, financing, etc. remains to be seen. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. So until then.....just don't ask.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Getting Ahead
So, I've posted before about how my statistics modules are due on Wednesdays and I usually spend Monday and Tuesday cramming them in, right? Well, I'm happy to report that I finally learned my lesson and got a head start on my stats work this week. I finished it all up this morning and even did all my reading, discussions, and my quiz for my economics class as well. It's a nice feeling.
I figure I'll finish up my adult development and aging work by Wednesday and then get a jump on my next stats module as well. It's definitely better than cramming it in at the last minute. I think I remember things better this way too without having to get through it as fast as possible.
So here's to a week with a slower pace! Hopefully I can stick with it and can the procrastinating for good!
I figure I'll finish up my adult development and aging work by Wednesday and then get a jump on my next stats module as well. It's definitely better than cramming it in at the last minute. I think I remember things better this way too without having to get through it as fast as possible.
So here's to a week with a slower pace! Hopefully I can stick with it and can the procrastinating for good!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Walmart Video Assignment
This week is officially spring break, but I thought I'd get a jump on a couple of assignments. For my economics class, I had to watch this video about Walmart an write my reaction to it. After watching this movie, my heart is breaking for all the people who have endured hardships in the name of Walmart profits. I'd always heard that their practices weren't perfectly ethical, but I had no idea how bad it really is.
Take the time and watch it. Click Here to be linked to the movie. It will open your eyes.
Take the time and watch it. Click Here to be linked to the movie. It will open your eyes.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Accidental Test
I just finished taking my first exam for my Economics class. I took it entirely by accident and wasn't at all prepared! I was checking my blackboard class site to see if the test needed to be taken at the testing center or at home when I accidentally clicked on the "begin assessment" button. The exam window popped up and there was no turning back. I had one hour and if I closed the window I wouldn't be able to take the exam again. I would be lying if I didn't say that a little part of me freaked out just a bit.
And, of course, when I'm about half way through, the kids start arguing with each other in the other room. It got to the point where I knew I had to intervene. So, my kiddos spent the remainder of my test in time out.
The test was mostly true or false questions with a few essay questions at the end. I ended up with a grade of 88% on the portion that has been graded. Not bad for not even having read the last chapter. The test was closed book, which I honored. Sometimes it can be very tempting to just open that textbook when these tests are at home. Especially when you didn't mean to take the test. I guess I'll have to be more careful about my clicking from here on out.
And, of course, when I'm about half way through, the kids start arguing with each other in the other room. It got to the point where I knew I had to intervene. So, my kiddos spent the remainder of my test in time out.
The test was mostly true or false questions with a few essay questions at the end. I ended up with a grade of 88% on the portion that has been graded. Not bad for not even having read the last chapter. The test was closed book, which I honored. Sometimes it can be very tempting to just open that textbook when these tests are at home. Especially when you didn't mean to take the test. I guess I'll have to be more careful about my clicking from here on out.
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