Even though I am in school full time, I remain a full time mother. I am still extremely concerned with the education that my daughter is going to receive. She is now five years old and since she missed the cut off date - she will be attending kindergarten this coming September. Although I have this great opportunity to complete my education while having her with me; the public school system here isn't exactly what I dream of. It's not horrible but it's certainly not cutting edge. I'm that kind of mom that would move to be in the "right" school district - but I can't do that now. So these are the choices that I am faced with right now:

Catholic school: I went to a catholic school from three years old till thirteen years old. I do want her to get the religion education as well as a good general education. The school I'm looking at is having an open house the last weekend in January, and I plan on being there. Also, this school comes with a tuition and did I mention that I am unemployed

Montessori Education: I am a huge fan of Montessori schools, at least the ones that follow the Maria Montessori philosophy. My daughter would excel in this type of environment - she needs that independent learning time and ability to continue on when she's ready and not when the teacher is ready. Once again, these schools come with fees and just in case you forgot - I am completely unemployed.

Public School: Now with this, there is no fee - but in life remember you get what you pay for. The school that is the closest doesn't offer full day kindergarten and my daughter is going to full day kindergarten. There is one that isn't too far away but I will need to drop her off and pick her up - which means that my schedule will have to work around hers. With my school being as small as it is, and our rotation of classes not being so hot - this might become an issue...but this will be something that I will have to work with...

The challenges of being a parent and she's only five - what's going to happen next? Parents always thinking and plotting... I am currently making my pros and cons list for these options and also looking into other options...

If anyone has any reccomendations - please let me know

I spent my entire day looking into Graduate schools. I know Graduate School is years away but I am getting extremely anxious about it. I just know that going to grad school will help me land the job and salary that I am aiming for. Nothing much else going on - still can't wait for school to start again.

It's been awhile! I've been caught up with life and school and I seem to have neglected my blog, my little report to the world. Well I'm back! I need to chronicle my life if not for me, for anyone who can learn from my experience.

So what's going on? We, my daughter and I are currently on break from school. We both start again next week Tuesday ( I am so looking forward to it). My last day of classes and finals were on December 15th. Currently, if school is out of session for us moms - then the kiddies don't have childcare either. I personally don't care much for interrupting my babe's schedule especially at the age of 5. I do have to admit that it's a small price to pay for the opportunity to attend college while raising my daughter - so I try to look for the brighter side.

New position - I applied and recv an opportunity to become an RA. I'm looking forward to this very much - not because I love the students here so much, but it's a paying gig. So I will have some money in my pocket for the little things (eyebrows, nails, Sylvan education for my daughter etc).

Another position - I was voted into student government as the constitution and by laws chair person. I am now responsible for all of the current clubs and organizations on campus as well as any new ones that would like to get their start.

Another - I was approached by the head of the math department to start tutoring in the help center. They had to get rid of their previous person, which works out great for me. That's a work study position and that money can go towards my bill. The best part is that I get floater hours just in case someone asks me a question in the dorms. ..I still have my job in the Registration office - that is something that I'm not going to be able to let go. That is the pulse of the campus and everything that is important goes through our office first :)

I recv my grades last week - not exactly what I wanted but it's something.
Programming B+, French B, Writing B+, College Algebra B-, Dance A...

I have my work cut out for me, I need to get more A's, so I'm going to have to cut out TV from next semester - I'm not sure how this is going to work out, since I am a professional TV watcher. I have to improve my grades so that I can get a free ride or a grant to pay for Graduate School... there isn't too much financial aid in that area.

Well this is enough for tonight...thanks for reading