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.