It's Over!

Well, another term down, several more to go! One step closer to graduation. I decided to write about the advice I would give to someone writing a scientific paper. Research is definitely something you can not do enough of! Don't be afraid to go back and research more as you are developing your paper. I ended up going back during my rough draft stage to find more information for one area, and ended up finding an abundance of information that I incorporated into my paper that gave me the research I needed to back up my paper. I found one article that had about ten articles included in it. I ended up citing about six of the articles I found in one source! I found freewriting to be the most effective for me during the pre-writing stage. I develop my thesis statement around the questions I have regarding my topic. So when you are writing your paper, think about the questions someone else would have when reading about the topic and make sure to address those questions. Also, the writing center is truly a great source of information! I found the paper review service to be an invaluable tool. Also, take any feedback you receive and think about it carefully when revising/editing your draft. Hope everyone enjoyed this term!

Farewell

I can't believe this term is almost over with! I thought the first term of college comp improved my writing abilities, but I had no idea how much the second term would improve them even more.  I like taking these classes with my other class that I have to write a research paper in as well.  I am looking forward to an easier term next, with a typing class, computer class and one other one.  I am in need of a break! I am that much closer to graduating and can't wait until that comes! Almost half way and it seems like I just started school. I am enjoying the ease of online classes, and will more than likely continue at Kaplan to get my bachelor degree.  I hope everyone did well in this class, and you continue to do well in your future classes!  Good luck all.

Commenting

Hey All.  I can not believe that it is almost the end of the term!  I have not been posting a lot on my blog, just what is required.  I haven't received too many comments on my blogs, but I think if I posted more often I would receive more.  I have noticed that I have received comments when it comes to my personal life, rather than stuff that has to do with school!  I love the comments that I have gotten when it comes to my personal life.  It's nice to hear opinions and advice from someone that can be objective.  It makes me feel better to know that other people are going through or have gone through the same things.  I hope everyone is doing well in this term, and hope to see more of you in our next classes!  I am glad I am doing as well as I have in this term, and hope I can continue it going forward!

Getting Ahead

I fell behind a couple weeks ago, and am finally almost all caught up! I am waiting for my professor in my A&P course to let me know she got my doctor's note so I can make up my work for that class. I am finally starting to get a better balance in my life to where I am not falling behind in any one area. Bonus is that I finally am able to start doing a different position for work and stop cleaning! I have been waiting to take my training class that is offered once a month. I am going to be leasing now, which means that I get commission on every rental :-) I helped out in the office today just by chance, and got two rentals my first day! I know that won't happen often, but at least I started with a bang! Everything is starting to fall into place for me, which takes some pressure and anxiety off. I can't wait for this term to end so I can start fresh next term! One more year and I will be done...can't come soon enough! Hope everyone has a good weekend :-)

One Day at a Time

Hey All!
 Well, the past couple weeks have been pretty difficult for me. I talked about some of that on my last post, so I will keep the gory details to myself for now. I feel completely behind with everything in my life and ended up in the hospital and doctor's office a lot the past week. I feel like I am getting everything under control, and now just have to play catch up for what I fell behind on.  I didn't sleep for five days, which ended up really screwing me up! You would be surprised at what happens to your body on every level when you can't sleep. I am now finally just starting to get back on track.  What sucks is I am now behind with school work, my job and my home.  My house is a mess, I am responsible for cleaning at my apartment building which has been neglected the past week, and I didn't finish a lot of my work for unit 5.  Luckily, everyone has been pretty flexible and understanding with me.  I think all of the stresses in my life finally took a toll.  I am learning that I am not superwoman and can't do it all!  My professors are awesome and are willing to work with me to get my work done.  It really irritates me that I fell behind because I am a perfectionist and not getting work done adds to my stress and anxiety levels!  So for now, I am trying to take everything one day at a time and get as much help as I can.  Thanks for reading, but I have to get back to my work that never ends!

When does this end?!

Man, I have had one of the worst months mood wise ever! Long story short, my doctor says I am suffering from severe depression and anxiety.  I started some medication that stopped working and switched to another.  Since I started the second one, I have had a bad reaction.  I have terrible nightmares that keep me awake, that is after I manage to fall asleep.  I get maybe two hours of sleep a night!  Then I am tired all day and don't want to do a damn thing.  I just want to sleep!  Needless to say, this has affected every aspect of my life.  I don't get to do as much as I want to with my daughter.  That is the worst thing I would have to say when she has to suffer because of me.  I can't help but feel like a terrible mother.  That of course adds to the depression part, and it is all a terrible never ending circle.  I finally got a hold of my doctor who said I am having a  bad reaction to the medicine.  I have tried taking any medication to help me sleep, and changing my habits and schedule to help me sleep.  I am waiting for when this all stops and I can go back to "normal".  Not only is my personal life suffering, but my school work too.  I finally just emailed one professor to tell them what is going on.  I don't like to admit that I am not doing okay and something is wrong with me, so that was difficult.  Is anyone else having the same problems??? Thanks for reading I needed to just get that out! Its midnight now and I am going to attempt to go to sleep...we'll see how this goes :(

Getting Through School

Hey Everyone! I decided to write about how school has influenced me.  I always thought that I would go to college and graduate on time right after high school.  I have always been a really good student, so I figured I would follow in the studious path. Well, I made it through a year and a half before taking a seven year hiatus! I wasn't ready to be a serious student and needed/wanted a break from school.  I took a much longer break then anticipated, but here I am again!  I have no plans on any breaks before I get my associates degree.  I have my daughter to thank for the motivation to go back to school.  I am a single mom supporting the both of us, and I knew I had to do something to enter a career and be able to give her the things she needs and wants to get through life.  I also want to be the best role model for her that I can be, and now days you can't get anywhere without and education.  I have always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, so doing online classes was the only thing that was going to work for me.  Luckily, I found Kaplan and a degree that I could obtain all online!  I am going for medical transcription.  I want to eventually be able to work from home, so that way I can still be a stay-at-home mom who is independent enough to work too!  I guess school has influenced the type of life that I am choosing now to lead.  It has influenced every aspect of my life, from my potential career to the family dynamic that I will be able to have once I graduate.  I hope that answered the topic question!  Have a good week everyone!