January 2011, Really? Why does it seem that the older I get the faster time flies. It seems that I just don't have the same amount of time to get things done that I did when I was younger. I have been hit with the realization that I'll be finishing my Master's Program this summer. Being the organized, control freak that I am, I also begin to think...then what? Do I continue on into the Ph.D program? Can I even meet the requirements? What about a job? It becomes a mind boggling confused state of "what ifs."
Ph.D program means taking the GRE. YUK! A standardized test that is suppose to reflect whether you will be successful in graduate school. Come on now! I'm already in graduate school carrying a 4.0. Now I have to take on a test that covers high school level algebra, English, etc. I haven't dealt with algebra, geometry, etc. for over 20 years. I don't remember that crap.
So as I get near the end of my Master's Program I need to make some decisions. I meet with my advisor in two weeks to discuss the Ph.D program. We'll see how that goes.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, June 28, 2010
It's In The Stars - Deployment Daze 285
So I haven't posted in a while. Because I have been buried in school work for this damn Master's degree that I decided to pursue. You know you're in trouble when the teacher tells you that a 12 week course is going to be crammed into 4 weeks without modification. So view every day as one week's worth of time. Seriously??!!! So that is how my June has started and it still going until July 2nd. Oh did I mention I have two classes this summer. WTH was I thinking?
Anyway, I have a brief moment in time to mentally relax my mind so I pick up this book I was given called You Astrology Guide to 2010. It's from my mom. I open up to June and read, "On a grand scale, your life is being propelled forward and outward, yet you might feel so overwhelmed that you want to go into hiding or flee to a spiritual retreat." (I just started laughing) You know one of those maniacal laughs of a person going mad. Since I'm already finished with June that warning note is a little late. I guess I should have read this before June happened. I wonder, "Would it have influenced my decisions?"
That got me thinking, Is our life predestined? The map laid out in the stars when we were born? How much influence do we have in changing our course or are our decisions just leading us to the inevitable? If we studied our path would we make better choices and avoid pitfalls. If I had read the book before making my decision about summer courses would it have changed my choices? Or maybe it is not until we have experienced something that we realize the impact of our choices. Hindsight is 20/20.
Well, this class from hell is winding down. One more week and then it will just be one class which is a little lighter and more manageable. Hopefully, I will be able to enjoy my summer and get ready for the return of my soldier husband. I'm going to be looking at July. Hopefully it talks about a lot of rest and relaxation.
To my honey, I know we haven't had much time to interact. I miss you a whole bunch. In a month you should be here and we can enjoy some fun in the sun. The boat is waiting and wipers will be popp'n. My book says that I will fall in love hard and fast with someone who suddenly apears in my life on August 7. Hmmm! Maybe the stars know more than the US Army.
Play Safe, Play Smart
Anyway, I have a brief moment in time to mentally relax my mind so I pick up this book I was given called You Astrology Guide to 2010. It's from my mom. I open up to June and read, "On a grand scale, your life is being propelled forward and outward, yet you might feel so overwhelmed that you want to go into hiding or flee to a spiritual retreat." (I just started laughing) You know one of those maniacal laughs of a person going mad. Since I'm already finished with June that warning note is a little late. I guess I should have read this before June happened. I wonder, "Would it have influenced my decisions?"
That got me thinking, Is our life predestined? The map laid out in the stars when we were born? How much influence do we have in changing our course or are our decisions just leading us to the inevitable? If we studied our path would we make better choices and avoid pitfalls. If I had read the book before making my decision about summer courses would it have changed my choices? Or maybe it is not until we have experienced something that we realize the impact of our choices. Hindsight is 20/20.
Well, this class from hell is winding down. One more week and then it will just be one class which is a little lighter and more manageable. Hopefully, I will be able to enjoy my summer and get ready for the return of my soldier husband. I'm going to be looking at July. Hopefully it talks about a lot of rest and relaxation.
To my honey, I know we haven't had much time to interact. I miss you a whole bunch. In a month you should be here and we can enjoy some fun in the sun. The boat is waiting and wipers will be popp'n. My book says that I will fall in love hard and fast with someone who suddenly apears in my life on August 7. Hmmm! Maybe the stars know more than the US Army.
Play Safe, Play Smart
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Too Much On the Plate - Deployment Daze 206
My son comes home with a paper from school describing the 5th grade science project requirements. OH NO! I thought to myself. Do the schools understand exactly what they are asking? The timing couldn't have been worst. Husband deployed so I'm single parenting it right now. Working and in graduate school which means I too have homework. In fact two large projects due at the same time as my son's science project.
I know what you're thinking, "It is his project let him do it." That sounds good in theory. What people fail to realize is that to complete a fairly decent project the child needs help. It requires time from the parent to help facilitate and supply the project. Well, when your limited on time and there is only you it makes for a very stressful situation.
So there I was, two projects due this weekend. A science project that needed to be started and a whole list of other things that needed to get done. After a mental meltdown, freak out, and then some deep breathing, I did what any quality parent would do. Put my homework on hold, rallied the troops, and started the 5th grade science project. My son, his big sis , her boyfriend, and I got to work. We conducted the experiment and have our results. Now just the display has to be put together.
Although I was stressed by the inconvenience, I realize that as a parent some things come first. There are times, well many times, when you have to sacrifice. Kids need your time and energy. It is proven that students who have parents that make school work a priority and actually spend time to work with them are more successful in school. It is also proven that it impacts their future as an adult. Too many times I have seen students struggle, not because they can't do the work, but because the adult in their life doesn't put the effort in to help or check. The child has no support. If you want your child to be successful in school, you, the parent, must make it a priority.
I know sometimes it can be overwhelming. I know sometimes the work doesn't make sense. Nevertheless, the parents actions influence the path the child takes. I am comforted by the fact that we worked through the difficulties and accomplished what we needed to today. Science project is half way completed. And the bonus? Both my assignments are done as well.
To my honey, sorry that we didn't have much time to talk today. As you know it was a stressful time. I was a bit overwhelmed with everything that had to get done. Thanks for being patient with me. I miss you very much. I know you think I'm this superwoman, but honestly, it is time to hang up my cape. I getting too old for this s***t. It has been warm here. I hope the weather stays this way so we can go out on the boat when you're here for RnR. After today, I'm thinking Mexico might be a great destination for our upcoming family trip! Lounging by the pool, swimming in the cenote, and a snorkeling day at Xhel-Ha beach. Back the bags!
I know what you're thinking, "It is his project let him do it." That sounds good in theory. What people fail to realize is that to complete a fairly decent project the child needs help. It requires time from the parent to help facilitate and supply the project. Well, when your limited on time and there is only you it makes for a very stressful situation.
So there I was, two projects due this weekend. A science project that needed to be started and a whole list of other things that needed to get done. After a mental meltdown, freak out, and then some deep breathing, I did what any quality parent would do. Put my homework on hold, rallied the troops, and started the 5th grade science project. My son, his big sis , her boyfriend, and I got to work. We conducted the experiment and have our results. Now just the display has to be put together.
Although I was stressed by the inconvenience, I realize that as a parent some things come first. There are times, well many times, when you have to sacrifice. Kids need your time and energy. It is proven that students who have parents that make school work a priority and actually spend time to work with them are more successful in school. It is also proven that it impacts their future as an adult. Too many times I have seen students struggle, not because they can't do the work, but because the adult in their life doesn't put the effort in to help or check. The child has no support. If you want your child to be successful in school, you, the parent, must make it a priority.
I know sometimes it can be overwhelming. I know sometimes the work doesn't make sense. Nevertheless, the parents actions influence the path the child takes. I am comforted by the fact that we worked through the difficulties and accomplished what we needed to today. Science project is half way completed. And the bonus? Both my assignments are done as well.
To my honey, sorry that we didn't have much time to talk today. As you know it was a stressful time. I was a bit overwhelmed with everything that had to get done. Thanks for being patient with me. I miss you very much. I know you think I'm this superwoman, but honestly, it is time to hang up my cape. I getting too old for this s***t. It has been warm here. I hope the weather stays this way so we can go out on the boat when you're here for RnR. After today, I'm thinking Mexico might be a great destination for our upcoming family trip! Lounging by the pool, swimming in the cenote, and a snorkeling day at Xhel-Ha beach. Back the bags!
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