Week 10

Thinking back to week 1 it seemed as though week 10 was so far off but it came very fast - even with that extra week thrown in during the holidays. This class came at a very difficult time for me - I have been having a lot of personal problems. I feel my school work has suffered and I almost took a leave of absence next term. I really feel I need school though - hopefully I can apply myself as Ineed to. I still have a final exam in my Human Diseases class - I hope I can do well. The week off is very welcome!
I wish everyone good luck and I have learned lots of valuable information in this class that will help make future writng assignments a less intimidating experience - thanks Professor!

Week 9??

Wow - week 9. This is it. I am a bit nervous about my final paper - mostly worried I won't find enough time to do all the revising I want to. I feel pretty confident about writing in future classes - these College Comp classes have helped a ton. Prewriting, I have found, has been a great aid in starting my writing. I am no longer worried about getting to my local library thanks to the KU library. I dreaded taking these classes when I saw I had to take them but I have found them quite beneficial.
Good luck to everyone!

Week 8

I can not believe it is week 8! Two more seminars - wow.
The break has thrown me off a bit but it was much needed down time. My husband and I have shared some much needed time together and I am learning to fit him in more. It is much needed on his part (to my surprise).
I am excited about the new Bachelors program KU is offering in Public Health. I wanted to concentrate on that and now it can be my main focus. KU also offers a Masters in Public Health so I am excited I can continue on here after my Bachelors rather than find another school.
Go KU!
The writing here has taught me so much. This course and College Comp I have really done away with any trepidation of writing I had.

The Writing Process and Me

It is the 23rd of December and I finally finished my Christmas shopping today. Starting tomorrow I am going to sit back and enjoy the holiday - maybe all weekend! Then I'll do some school work for a few days and enjoy the next holiday too.
Peer reviews are a bit uncomfortable or me. I do not like to give criticism - constructiveor not. I am too afraid I will offend someone.
My biggest aha moment through this writing process was realizing how valuable the KU library is. I love having all of thes source right here and not to have to go out to the library (especially now that it is winter).
I have also found lots of value in prewriting and have come to appreciate it as a big help to my writing.
I hope everyone has a great holiday!
Now on to wrapping - I hope I have enough tape........

The Last 6 Weeks

What have I been dealing with the last 6 weeks? First of all the obvious - school and the holidays. We are saving up for a car while trying to buy Christmas presents for 2 boys and for others (although that list has been cut down). School is going good and so fast. I can not believe it is week 6 already. I wish my husband was a little more supportive - he's just a bump on a log (or on the couch). All he does is watch TV. He works but the last thing he does before he leaves is watch TV and that's the first thing he does when he gets home. I am dealing with that too. This paper is a bit stressful. I feel like I am behind but I am not. I have lots of articles - some need tossed but most are useful. I just feel like I am so far away from a draft. I have to realize it is just a first draft and not the final! My topic is the dangers of plastics we use with our food. I have been dealing with this whole subject too - everything I do in the kitchen, I question.
Tara

Went to the doctor today and I have to go back in 1 month and have a mole removed. What does that mean? Are they just getting rid of it before it turns in to something bad? Does it hurt when they do it?

Influence of School

It is Wednesday - week 5! I can not believe we are half way through already. I registered for next term - 3 classes and am excited for those.
School has had a great influence on my life. Being a stay at home mom and wife rally left me without anything of my own. Now I have school - totally my own thing. School is an escape for me - I escape from everyone else's lives into my own. It keeps me busy - sometimes too busy - but I am learning to balance it with my life. It has given me some pride and lots of enjoyment. I love school, always have and I love learning!
I love the fact that I can do this online, if not, I don't think I would be doing it at all. It has given me a sense of accomplishment - so much more so than a completed load of laundry!