This is it...

I'm so suprised this semester is almost over.  This whole year is going by so fast.  The advice I would give someone writing their scientific research paper is do your research.  You really need to focus on your topic choice and back up your thoughts with really liable sources.  You should also choose something you are interested in learning more about and don't already have a biased opinion on.  I always pick something I know a little about and would find interesting.  It makes the writing and research a lot easier.  I used to dream writing papers in high school because the topics were usually prechosen for you.  But so far I have had opitions to choose from and able to basically write what I wanted. 

The Grand Finale!

Well I sure am glad I finished both papers over a week ago.  I stressed out for no reason seeing as I set myself to a strict timeline.  I always do better if I sit and write a paper from start to finish.  No matter how early I have to get up or how late it is when I'm done.  This is just my writing style.  I would call it crazy.  I am very happy to be done.  Seeing as our student email is down, I had no response from the writing center.  So I had to just have my mom look over my projects.  I felt comfortable with both of them after the final revisions.  And yes, I am tired lol.

Continuation... perhaps.

Hello all.  To be honest, I probably won't keep posting to this blog after class is over.  Did I enjoy it.... yes.  But I am not one to journal much.  I used to in my teens but I don't really anymore.  It is a good way to document your history and write things down you did during the day you may forget later.   I remember when Xanga came out before myspace an facebook.  I used to write on that site all the time.  I was still very young.  I used to utilize myspace much more than I do now.  Mostly I keep mine updated just because of all the pictures I have on it.  Mostly I use facebook but I have moved past being addicted to games and the internet.  I have too much going on in my life to stare at a screen and continually update my status all day. 

Constructive Criticism

Hello All!  I like to hear what my peers have to say about my work.  They ususally just say it straight up and tell me where they feel I need improvement.  Most of the time they are just telling you things to better yourself.  They do not mean to hurt your feelings.  I try to be fair with my peers as well.  I usually just point out the obvious errors and comment on things to improve on.  I am a stickler for thesis'.  For that I can thank my junior and senior honors English teachers.  They molded me for writing a strong thesis.  I hope you all do well! : )

When the whining ceases...

Hello guys!  My son is currently the ambient background noise for right now.  Perhaps his first tooth is cutting.  He is going to be one and no teeth as of yet.  Well... I have been dealing with a lot.  Personally just the school, work and mom thing.  Nothing out of the ordinary.  The two papers for these classes have been tough.  I always seem to set my standards extremely high for myself.  I just want to do the best I can. So I give it my all.  I hope everyone's papers are going well. As for me.... I have an outline to type. 

The Balancing Act

I am in this constant juggle or mommyhood, work and school.  I live at home with my parents and my soon to be one year old, work full/over time and do this whole school thing.  It's been difficult as my classes get harder.  The worst part is I haven't lived here very long and it's very hard to find friends my age, 23, that understand I have priorities.  I have let myself down in the past and am working very hard to keep my goals in check.  I hardly go out, by choice.  And a lot of my aquantences do not understand that I can't just go out at the drop of a hat.  I either have to get up early for work, have things to do with my son or want to be with my son or am studying or researching for my papers.  But I am taking things in stride because I want to succeed and if they can not understand that then they aren't worth my time.  That may sound harsh but it's the reality I live.  I want to be the best I can be and if that makes me a homebody for a few years so be it.  Plus I can watch my adorable son grow up and give him the quality time with his mother that he deserves.  Especially when I work 40+ hours a week.  It was a struggle getting less sleep and throwing my schedule around but I'm a new mom. It goes with the job description, lol.  I'm just thankful I have my head clear and my focus is laser sharp. 

Ohhh the Copy Cats

We are yet again learning about plagerism in Comp this week.  I don't like the word and the word fraud comes to mind when I think about it.  Those two are so closely linked together.  I have a personal experience with plagerism.  I lost my best friend of twelve years over it.  We had a VERY important paper to do our senior year in English class.  We had to do the typical Senior Project as well but this was another important paper.  My best friend was having a hard time getting ideas together and sources for her topic.  She was really stressed out over it and kept procrastinating because she was so frusterated.  I was done early and flew through my paper with no problem.  She was so upset when she saw I was finished a month before the paper was due and she didn't even have a committed topic.  I decided to help her pick a topic.  Then, on my own time and free will, I wrote her an outline on what I PERSONALLY would write about if this was my topic.  Turns out she used my WHOLE outline to write her paper.  She even turned my typed outline in for the grade.  I was IRATE when I found out what she did.  She was my best friend for years. We grew up together and did almost everything together.  She used me.  I know it is so minor compared to a twelve year friendship but she did this with other things.  She also stopped hanging out with me much because I am a home body and she'd rather go out and party.  I will never forgive her for that.  We don't even talk to this day and I now live 1200 miles away from here.  So that is my personal example.  It does make me angry to think about it now.  It makes you look so low to use someone else's work.  Especially when they are helping you.  Sorry I seem to have gotten on a rant.  This week is flying by.  My son is going to be a year old soon.  My mother and I decorated for Halloween today.  I baked cookies, made meatballs and studied today.  What a nice day off.  I went to Big Lots and spent waaaay too much money.  But it is for Xavier's birthday and Christmas.  Tomorrow my mom is going yard saling to get him stuff.  Honestly, 90% of his things are bought from a yard sale.  You get so much for so little.  I am the Queen of a bargin.  Call me Heather the Frugal. Hahaha.  I have also reinstated my priorities and and focusing only on my family, school and work.  No boys right now.  I have the worst taste in men apparently.  So I'm taking a looooong break from them.  Sometimes being pretty attracts the wrong types.  Sometimes its a curse.  Have a great week everyone! 

Wow!

I just realized how fast time flies by.  I can hardly believe my son is going to be a year on Halloween.  Where does the time go?  I remember when I was in elementary school and middle school.  Sometimes it felt like school would never end for the year.  Now, as an adult, it seems like you blink and a year goes by.  This week has been a pretty normal one for me.  Xavier is trying to stand up.  No real luck yet.  I bought him a walker last Saturday.  He goes backwards in it really fast.  He hasn't attempted to go forward yet but hey, you have to start somewhere. Hehehe.  I'm off this weekend so that leaves me some time to study and do some research for my two final papers.  I am writing one on  the circulatory system and another on proper nutrition and it's signifigance to the human body. 

Welcome All!!

Hello Everyone!  This is my blog.  I'm am new to this sort of thing so bare with me please.   I am currently in my fourth term at Kaplan.  I am finally feeling comfortable with my daily balancing act.  It took this long for me to get in my full groove.  I now understand how it is to fully multitask.  I feel a little robotic at times.  I am only 23 but mainly do the same things every single day.  I am a creature of habit what can I say.  This week I have spent a lot of time studying for A&PII.  I have also been mulling over my final project topics for both classes.  I sure am glad those hurricanes are missing Florida so far.