- 2 philosophy midterm essays to write
- 1 persuasive speech to write on high speed rail
- 22 pages to read for Thursday's quiz on Chapter 5 in small group communications class
- 1 post and response due for ethnic studies
- 10 articles to skim for an essay on the ethnic history of New Orleans
- 2 kids to take to the dentist
- 3 families waiting for photographs to be taken
- 1 family birthday party on Saturday
- 21 chapters left of the audiobook that I don't want to stop listening to
- 3 Head Start Classrooms, 1 WIC clinic and 2 senior meal sites to teach at for work
- 1 Friday late start
- 6 days of entertaining my father - who thought that driving an hour and a half home was silly since he'd be back on SATURDAY for the kids party
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day 15...
After the sad, tiring weekend, I am so happy I only have to get a few things done this week.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Day 14...
When I walked out of my class tonight...it wasn't dark! Spring is coming. I can't wait to walk around campus without a coat on.
I can't wait to see some of these 90 pounders in shorts and tank tops! I almost feel bad for the Uggs that are soon to be neglected until fall.
I can't wait to see some of these 90 pounders in shorts and tank tops! I almost feel bad for the Uggs that are soon to be neglected until fall.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Day 13...
School was a blur yesterday. I was tired, distracted and my heart wasn't in it.
I am working mom and am going back to college. Lots of people have encouraged, supported, and assisted me along the way, and I have thanked a lot of them, but not all of them.
As a child, I remember, my aunt Bobbi going to UWP as a working mom. At the time, it didn't seem extraordinary or amazing. Just something she was doing. She made it look easy. She didn't know it, but in a way she is one of the reasons I am in school now.
I looked at her example as proof it could be done. She was a wife, a mother, a worker, and a college student. Not to mention a farmer! She did it all and still raised 3 beautiful, smart, kind and compassionate kids. Kids that have grown up to do amazing things, have beautiful children of their own and face unbearable burdens with grace and dignity. Her strength and ability to make extraordinary things look effortless, lives on in each of them.
More than being my aunt, her life journey impacted mine. An impact that will one day impact my own children's lives. She has been a transitional person in my life, and I am so grateful for that.
I am giving an assignment today. Do you have people that you think of as transitional people? Someone that without knowing or trying has changed the direction of your life?
Your assignment is to tell them, write them a letter, send them an email, just let them know.
One day you may not have the chance, and I promise you...you'll wish you had.
I am working mom and am going back to college. Lots of people have encouraged, supported, and assisted me along the way, and I have thanked a lot of them, but not all of them.
As a child, I remember, my aunt Bobbi going to UWP as a working mom. At the time, it didn't seem extraordinary or amazing. Just something she was doing. She made it look easy. She didn't know it, but in a way she is one of the reasons I am in school now.
I looked at her example as proof it could be done. She was a wife, a mother, a worker, and a college student. Not to mention a farmer! She did it all and still raised 3 beautiful, smart, kind and compassionate kids. Kids that have grown up to do amazing things, have beautiful children of their own and face unbearable burdens with grace and dignity. Her strength and ability to make extraordinary things look effortless, lives on in each of them.
More than being my aunt, her life journey impacted mine. An impact that will one day impact my own children's lives. She has been a transitional person in my life, and I am so grateful for that.
I am giving an assignment today. Do you have people that you think of as transitional people? Someone that without knowing or trying has changed the direction of your life?
Your assignment is to tell them, write them a letter, send them an email, just let them know.
One day you may not have the chance, and I promise you...you'll wish you had.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Day 12...
Today, I got the Fitness Test required to pass Fitness Assessment Management class.
Here is the skinny...these are just the numbers I remember.
I am 32 years old
I am 184 lbs (yep, I said it)
I am 67 inches tall
My blood pressure is 126/67
My cholesterol is 167/54
I can do 30 sit-ups in 1 minute.. The sweet young man said "Good job! That's better than some college ki...errr...18 year olds." To which I replied, "Thanks, liar!"
For real, about 5 minutes later when I was on the treadmill some skinny little college ki...errr 18 year old, barely squeaked out 30 sit-ups right there in front of my very eyes. I didn't want to rub it in so I said "Good job!...wuss."
I did 15 push-ups before I asked "Is that in the average range?" To which he answered, "Yes." Then I fell, like a ton 184 lbs of bricks, to the ground with jello arms totally satisfied with being mediocre.
My sit & reach average was 14.5 inches
I will be waiting patiently for the next couple of weeks for my assessment results. I am guessing it will look something like this...
You are an average, overweight college ki....err...32 year old.
Here is the skinny...these are just the numbers I remember.
I am 32 years old
I am 184 lbs (yep, I said it)
I am 67 inches tall
My blood pressure is 126/67
My cholesterol is 167/54
I can do 30 sit-ups in 1 minute.. The sweet young man said "Good job! That's better than some college ki...errr...18 year olds." To which I replied, "Thanks, liar!"
For real, about 5 minutes later when I was on the treadmill some skinny little college ki...errr 18 year old, barely squeaked out 30 sit-ups right there in front of my very eyes. I didn't want to rub it in so I said "Good job!...wuss."
I did 15 push-ups before I asked "Is that in the average range?" To which he answered, "Yes." Then I fell, like a ton 184 lbs of bricks, to the ground with jello arms totally satisfied with being mediocre.
My sit & reach average was 14.5 inches
I will be waiting patiently for the next couple of weeks for my assessment results. I am guessing it will look something like this...
You are an average, overweight college ki....err...32 year old.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 11...
A word came up in almost every class today............MIDTERMS!
I wonder what that means? Should I be worried?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 9...
Ok, so today I asked my crazy smart professor to give me an example of what she wanted because I (and the entire dead silent class...I mean seriously, crickets chirping quiet!) didn't have a clue about what she was looking for.
The reply I got....."Oh no...I am not going to do all the work!"
Umm, Really!??!? All the work!??! I'm looking for an example to help me learn...is it not your work to teach me???? I mean...am I paying for this class to leave the room more confused than when I walked in?
If confusion is the goal......I get that at the Midway talking to a drunken Big D.. Meanwhile, I'm getting paid, receiving a bunch of high-fives, and hearing that I am "Class A" over & over & over again (whatever the hell "Class A" means). Paying for confusion twice a week just doesn't make sense. I get plenty confused bar-tending on Sunday nights!
Here (in my opinion) is the problem with really, really smart people, people who are experts in their field...of let's say...Math or maybe...Philosophy....if the information comes naturally to you--then you probably shouldn't try teaching it to others.
Being able to EDUCATE, is much different than being EDUCATED.
Let's say someone asked me to give them an example of "How To Use A Blog To Sabotage Your College Education?". Being an educator first, and an expert in "blogs getting you in trouble"second....of course, I'd give them an example............ I'd show them this very post!
The reply I got....."Oh no...I am not going to do all the work!"
Umm, Really!??!? All the work!??! I'm looking for an example to help me learn...is it not your work to teach me???? I mean...am I paying for this class to leave the room more confused than when I walked in?
If confusion is the goal......I get that at the Midway talking to a drunken Big D.. Meanwhile, I'm getting paid, receiving a bunch of high-fives, and hearing that I am "Class A" over & over & over again (whatever the hell "Class A" means). Paying for confusion twice a week just doesn't make sense. I get plenty confused bar-tending on Sunday nights!
Here (in my opinion) is the problem with really, really smart people, people who are experts in their field...of let's say...Math or maybe...Philosophy....if the information comes naturally to you--then you probably shouldn't try teaching it to others.
Being able to EDUCATE, is much different than being EDUCATED.
Let's say someone asked me to give them an example of "How To Use A Blog To Sabotage Your College Education?". Being an educator first, and an expert in "blogs getting you in trouble"second....of course, I'd give them an example............ I'd show them this very post!
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