Where do I pick up?

I know I've said and done this before; but I am back. So much has happened since my last post that I am embarrassed to have ever started blogging.

Since the last blog, I have graduated(yahoo), receiving my BS in Computer Science and Mathematics as I set out to do. I have landed an internship in a company that hopefully will be a major player in my life for the next couple of years. on top of that I reached my goal of getting accepted into graduate school! Phew

My daughter and I have moved back to where our family and friends live but that it's proving to be quite the experience. I can see why my hermit tendencies have kicked in.

I just wanted to write a little message... more to come soon

-me

Far away from friends & family...

I'm a pretty independent person, I mean ever since my daughter's father and I split....I have picked up a ton of hermit tendencies. However, this weekend was pretty lonely. I'm taking a guided study course and another class on Tuesday/Thursday nights....so technically as of Thursday 9:15, I have been done and free to do what I want. I had a couple of opportunities to travel, either to DC to visit a friend or back up North for a family party. I chose neither due to lack of finances. As I sit here looking around my dorm room, I'm wishing that I went somewhere anywhere...but I didn't

Clearly this blog was just a brain dump...

What have I been up to....

Since moving here in August 2006 with 1 transferable course in my pocket; I have taken 24 four courses, which gives me a total of 27 courses and I am currently enrolled in 4 courses for this summer. I have applied and was hired as an Resident Assistant, served on student government, become the student representative for both technology steering committees on campus, tutored in the learning center, managed to build strong relationships with Administration, Staff and faculty, oh and just in case I forgot to mention raise my daughter alone....

I'm not exactly sure where I was going with this post, maybe it's because I need some motivation, so recalling the last 2 years was supposed to help....

-me

Bad Blogger

I often read this wonderful blog, it's actually the blog that inspired me to chronicle my experiences returning to college. This is the beginning of my second summer in school and I'm starting to get a little tired, but I know I must go on. I'm a little discouraged because my finances are horrible right now and my basic needs are very far from being meet. I try to remain positive, I attempt to focus on my graduation date(next May) but sometimes its uurrggghhhhh. This is why I make every attempt to read Single Ma's blog. I have a feeling that she had moments like this but she made it through and so will I.

-me

Phew what a day !

It all started this morning when I woke up. I'm always running to the next place and so on. I had to be at my work(study) by 9am - it was 8:15 and I still had plenty to do before bringing my daughter to school. So anyway, I drop her off, make a quick run to Starbucks and headed back to school so I could report to work. I worked from 9am to 3pm. Then I had to run around to get my time sheet signed by all my on campus jobs and bring them to the finaid office. After doing that I needed to figure/plan what the RA/Orientation schedule is going to be like so I can plan my August. So I went to meet with my new boss(RD), she just took over the Residence Life department. I couldn't just run in and out of there - so I had to sit for a few minutes and get to know her a bit. So from there, I had to check with another office to find out what specific date during orientation I need to be at some workshops. So, now it's about 4 something and I need to eat real quick and go pick up my daughter for a 5pm appointment that she has. So, my dinner buddy was almost done with dinner - so I went to my room and prepared my books for class tonight. I go back into the kitchen and get some Tupperware and stuff some spaghetti into it and head out the door. I pick up my babes, she's gives me the run down of her day while I drive her to the appointment. So we get there, she goes in , I make a quick dash to the car to finish my dinner. By the time she's done I run over to the YMCA to meet my friend who will be taking my daughter while I dash it back to school for night class. So now it's about 6:17 (few minutes late) and I am parking the car, running into my class where I need to sit down and take an exam, this is my first time today when I can breathe(during a test). After the test, we continue on with the twenty new formulas that I need to commit to memory.


I'm just happy to be back in my room where I can rest and prepare to do it all again 2morrow.

Another Semester Down, well a summer one at least. I am horrible with this blogging thing, really bad. I need to remember my days here and this blog is the only way to do that. Anywho - I am going to make it a point to blog every week and hopefully not fall off track again.

TDS's , I have to be honest, I would love to just be here and take only the courses I need to help me with my intended career, but we need to take these other classes to make us well rounded women. I just finished a Women in Society class and have to admit that I loved it! It opened my eyes to so many theories in relation to feminist perspectives. If I had not been forced to take the course, I would have never been enlightened.

Another Semester Down

Clearly I am not doing so well keeping this blog up to date - it's unfortunate since so much happens in a week.

I just recv my grades for Spring 07 & they are nice but not exactly what I had hoped for.
A- in French & Computer Programming, B+ in Elementary Functions & Operating Systems & B in 17th Century Art. So that is 5 more classes towards my goal. So far since last August I have completed 11 courses & I'm currently enrolled in 4 over summer sessions. Moving right along

Phew, it's hard to keep up with this blog - but I must make sure I chronicle my experience here.

I had my first RA meeting tonight, I think it went well. Now I have to prepare a program for February. Mind you I have children as well as adults on my floor so I need to include everyone. This should be fun and exciting. I'm thinking of having a "bake your mom cupcakes" day. I'll work on that some more this weekend.

I also had my first student government meeting this past Tuesday, it went alright. Not too many issues as of yet, but I'm sure the problem will start rolling in as soon as the students realize we are back in session.

Work Study - I left work behind because I didn't want to have the pressures of work on my mind when I left the office. I am starting to feel that way about my work study, they have grown to trust and give me work to complete on my own, The only issue is that these assignments have deadlines and I only work 3 to 5 hours a week. I actually found myself contemplating on taking the work home with me "am I crazy?" I need to step back and just complete the work that I can during the time I have. I must remember that I am here first for school and nothing else. I need to not be so efficient (ha ha).

My classes started this past week and I'm back in the full swing of it all over again, homework, reading, assignments and research. I love it! I can see myself turning into a professional student - maybe I'll just stay in school until I obtain my PhD.

Who knows??