Unit 8

This year for Christmas we had a simple at home Christmas with the kids and I. The kids even liked it. We pretty much stayed home, and just spent the morning opening the presents and having a small dinner afterward. It was nice having snow on Christmas, but we have been getting way too much which is getting a little sickening because I think we had enough lol. The kids were happy with what they got, and I had gotten some money from mom and dad which was really a surprise to me. The only thing that would have made it more complete is if the guy I am seeing was here with me, but hopefully soon enough that will change. On top of it all this week I found out that I have to go see an Ears, Nose, and Throat Specialist because I may have to have reconstructive surgery on my nose from a wreck that happened 10 years ago. I am really scared if it has to come down to it. One good thing is that will help my sinus infections. So I am hoping that I can still stay caught up on my schoolwork so that I don't fall behind.

just another day

Just got back Tuesday morning in the snowstorm from a trip down to Jackson, Mississippi. It was a little vacation for me to get away, and just have some quality time for myself. I just hated the part of driving back and winding up in the snowstorm that hit when I got back into Iowa. Now the kids are out of school starting the 23rd till the 2nd. Hopefully I can keep my sanity till then lol. I have been so busy with the kids, school, and getting ready for Christmas, but still managing to stay organized to keep up with the school work. I love the Christmas season because it means so much to me. School has given me hope that if I am able to put my mind to something in order to achieve success then I know i can.

tough

The last six weeks have been a struggle by trying to make sure that I can create a good paper, and also keeping up in the class. I love to write even though it is more personal things. I hope that I can continue to make more and more of an effort to keep things going good. I try to set up goals for myself and make sure that they will help me to get through the remaining weeks in this class. It's my classmates that really help make this class great because of the feedback that I get which really helps out a lot.

writing

I think the challenges for me is trying maintain keeping up in my classes. I find many things a challenge, but I always seem to find a way to work out whatever it is that is challenging me. Between schoolwork and my everyday life it never seems to fail that when I try to do something I always have something put a damper on it. I always try and pace myself so I don't stress myself out more than I already am. When I am writing I just mainly write my thoughts down to help me put my emotions onto paper about what has been going on in my life. School has influenced me to maintain a positive attitude so that I don't see myself as a favor.

plagiarism

Properly citing our references is the most important thing that we need to do because this way we are not taking credit for someone's work that we gather the information from. Not only is it illegal, but it is immoral as well. If someone used my work and did not give me the proper credit I would take it up with the boss or my teacher depending on where it has taken place. The internet can blur what is legally owned because there are ways of getting around many websites to put something on that can be plagiarized.

Busy

I am so busy with school work, and trying to get ready for a short trip on the 17th down south for a sort of little break for the weekend. It has been a long time coming, and I definitely need it. It will be nice to have some alone time from the kids as well. Things on the home front have been so stressful I don't know which way to turn next. I am trying to make sure that I can keep up my grades in all my classes which so far have been a struggle, but hopefully I can get through them and hope for the best. We are getting snow here in Wisconsin so the kids have been excited about that. I would have rather waited till Christmas, but oh well. I am so ready for some sleep. I have been up late at night trying to keep caught up on schoolwork, and just things around the house. Hopefully I can even find a job really soon.

papers

I am working on figuring out a good thesis statement for my final paper. I always seem to have trouble with that part of the paper. Don't know why, but I usually do. To me I feel stressed out at times because I tend to make it twice as hard as what it really is. The topic I picked was on alternative medicines being used to treat depression, and this was a good topic for me because I know first hand about using an alternative medicine or another treatment such as Chiropractor to help me relieve stress and tension. If I can control my stress a little better I think I can really make this paper work, and say what needs to be expressed. Writing a good paper has always been my weak point in class because usually when I write it is in a personal journal so knowing when to make it professional sounding was never my strong point. Hopefully I can get through this to make a really good thesis statement.

Life

The past two days have been pretty tense around the house. The ex boyfriend and I are still having some issues. I am trying to keep my mind occupied by making sure to keep up on my school work. I am hoping this don't distract me too bad. I am thinking about getting back in with the Dr. to see why I can't get rid of this cough, and also my sinus infection again. I hope they take some x-rays because the doc thinks I may have perforated my sinus cavity from an accident quite a few years back when they never took any x-rays. They pretty much put in stitches then sent me home. Being able to keep a sane mind has really been a struggle, and hopefully with me being in school helps keep me busy. Even with the kids keeping me busy. My kids are my whole world, and I do everything possible to keep them happy. I have been laid off from work for awhile, and it has been so hard, but I am giving it my all to make sure they have everything they need and want.

Changes

This blogging thing is really new to me so I am going to give it my best shot. The last two days have been pretty rough, and I am trying everything that I can just to get through this week. I have been so busy with the kids it has been hard balancing between homework, and the kids by making sure that everything that needs to be done is done. Yesterday was a rough day for me because my now ex boyfriend and I had a huge fight which ended up being really stressful. I am just glad the kids were in school when it happened because I know it would make a huge impact on them. Right now all I really need to do is focus on my kids, and school in order for me to be successful not only in my personal life, but as I continue looking for a job.