02/12/2010 Post

Hey Y'all;

I have been very busy since the beginning of the new term. I decided to take three classes this term, which are: A&P II, Keyboarding I, and Software Applications. It has been a real challenge this first two weeks; especially breaking the habit of using all of my fingers and not keeping them on the home row. lol Things are progressing really well and I am enjoying myself.

In my personal life we have been doing alot of things also. We finally got some snow and are expecting more this coming up week. Me and my husband took a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC to pick up our new motorcycle and let me tell you that was an adventure. We ran into a really bad snow storm in the North Carolina Mountains and waitied on the interstate at a dead stop for three hours. the wait wasn't that bad but having no where to relieve your kidneys was a task. I went Wednesday night and bought me two new dogs. They are two yesr old and they are the most friendly Chihuahua's you have ever seen. They were already housebroken and everything. Couldn't ask for a better pair. I guess that's all I will post right now and here's to finding you and yours doing well!!!

Week 10 Greetings!!!

Hey y'all;

Now that we have reached the final week and this term is over; I would like to reflect on the past ten weeks. In the beginning I was dreading another writing class but now I do have to admit that it was not as bad as I anticipated. I really have learned alot of things this term and the extra help with APA. I had some trouble in the beginning when it came to choosing a topic because I really wanted to write about domestic violence but soon found out it had to be medical related (what a bummer!!) I imagine I still could have wrote about this and tied medical into the topic but I just did not want to get into all the psychology that goes along with this topic. However, I did have fun researching and learning about Autism. Now that I am finished with the paper I have found that this disorder has touched my heart. For example...I was watching American Idol this Wednesday night and their was a man that auditioned; the only reason this man auditioned was because he wanted to make a better life for his family but especially his autistic son. After this mans' performance I found myself crying through the whole audition. I do not know why I cried but I believe it had something to do with the things I learned and what the parents and child goes through with this disease. All in all it was a great learning experience.


Now for the advice for incoming students...
I would first have to tell them to pick their topic wisely. Also do not wait till the last minute to do research or write. You have to constantly research you topic and write things down all the time. Lastly, Be patient and do not Stress!! this is hard thing for most people an was very hard for me. Always keep positive thoughts and be like the little engine that could and keep telling yourself that you can do this.

On the personal side of things....

I attended a meeting tonight that really opened my eyes to fire prevention in our homes. I learned that throwing a 9-volt battery and SOS pad/steel wool (dry or wet) in the garbage can start a fire. The gentlemen showed us how fast this could cause a fire. I also learned that the smoke detectors that we have in our homes that are mandated by the fire Marshall's office is a joke. Did you know that these items we put so much trust in fail to work when we need them most? A video was showed to us and the couple in the video lost their 2 yr old son in a fire started by a baby monitor. The smoke detector did not go off till 16 minutes after the fire had started. This is sad!! According to the statistics you have approximately 1 to 2 minutes to get out of your house. Now if you only have that short period of time to get out; how in the world would you know about the fire if the smoke detector fails to work? You Would not know and it is sad to say it would be 14 minutes to late for you to find out because of a faulty smoke detector. I will leave you with this most of us do not read the owners manual that comes with these smoke alarms; I firmly suggest you read those because if you do, you will find some amazing information that basically tells you these smoke detectors are not worth your time or families money!!

Week 9 Greeting!!!

Hey Y'all;

We have finally reached the last leg of the race for this term. Although ending another term is a good thing it is also sad too. I have become to know alot of you and have enjoyed reading your blogs and reading the things that you have been going through has given me the strength to push forward. I know this might sound a little silly but it's true. Now that my paper is almost done; I would have to say that I feel accomplished and deathly tired. The paper did not make me tired just the chore of schoolwork and kiddos running around not to mention the load of housework that I have each day. With four kids and a husband the laundry is never done!!! lol

I still feel the same way about writing as I did in the beginning of the term and That is I just plain down right HATE IT!!!! I never have been one to write very much. I have never keep a journal nor anything that I had to write alot in. I do have to say that I have really enjoyed writing on the blog. I think that is because I do not have to worry about being politically correct; just have to watch my language. lol

I have already decided to do some research on the nations water supply. I have seen many interesting stories on the Internet and on the telly tube that have tickled my curious bone. I can't wait to find out if the water that is running in my sink could be doing harm to me and my family. I am going to keep posting on this blog about my findings and such. so stayed tuned!!!

On a personal note;

I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the professor and fellow classmates for allowing me to become a part of your life. I also thank you for the criticism (good and bad). Here's to success and the pursuit of happiness!!!

Week 8 Greetings!!!!

Hey y'all

This week we have been learning how to us the paramedical method of revision. I have found that this is real hard for me to do. I feel like this is trying to changed the way I want my words to come across/or how I want to say them. I also am having a hard time in deleting the so called no-no words and replacing them with something else or rewriting the sentence completely.

I am having a great time writing on this blog,the only thing is I wished I had more comments from my classmates. I still do not know if I am doing this correctly? More comments would be a good thing that way I know that people are getting a better understanding of who I am and what type of person I am. After this term I am going to continue to keep this blog and update it periodically; that way I can keep up with everyone that keeps theirs and they can keep up with how I am doing in my future classes.

On a personal note...

I am so glad that the holidays have came to close and classes are starting back up. This break has made me a bit confused and lazy. I was running on a tight schedule and had everything planned out and now the break has messed that up a little. I can't believe this term is almost over and my college education is moving right along. Now I have exactly one year till graduation and if I continue to keep the current success I have I will graduate with honors!!!! On the weather side in Kentucky, they are predicted some snow accumulation for us on Wednesday night into Thursday. I am so excited about his it has been a long time since we had a good snow fall.

Week Seven Greetings!!!

Hello All:

Now that we have made it through the Christmas Holiday I finally found the time to post to my blog...Guess better Late than Never huh? We had a real enjoyable Christmas. It was loads of fun watching my two year old rip into the presents this year. Last year she took her time and was afraid she was going to rip the paper. This year she did not waste anytime. Also my one year old was really amazing to watch he thought that he could unwrap every one's gifts including his own. Even thought the economy was bad this year we still managed to have a wonderful Christmas. We did not have as many gifts as last year for the kids but that's not the meaning of Christmas anyway!! I enjoyed being with my family and all the shows about Jesus birth. I hope everyone had a good Christmas also!!!!

Now that a new year is upon us it's back yo work in the world of college comp II. I have not experienced any "Ah Ha" moments in my research yet. I still like a little bit of research on vaccinations maybe the research I do on that will give me some "Ah Ha" moments. Well guess I will quit boring everyone with my rambling!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Week six greetings!!!!

Hello again Y'all;


The last six weeks have been a real challenge in the areas of managing my time and getting back into the swing of things. It has been really hard with the slow Internet connection that I currently have; but, all will change on Tuesday for I am getting faster Internet. I just could not bare to go another week of that slow access.
My chosen topic has also given me some issues; but, I have worked those out. This week our first draft is due and I am panicking because I usually like to wait till the last minute to even start writing my paper. I still have so much research to read and gather and I just do not see how I will ever get a first draft written before the Tuesday midnight deadline. I am positive that I will meet the deadline though.

The Christmas holidays are only a week away!!!!! Boy time sure does fly (doesn't it?) it just seems like 2009 just started yesterday and here we are getting ready for 2010. My shopping is done, presents are wrapped and stockings are waiting to be filled. Hopefully Santa will not be so fatigued that he forgets to fill the stockings at my house. lol:) My kids are excited that today (12/18/2009) is the last day of school and they have a long break. I too am welcoming the break we all here at Kaplan will get next week. WOOOHOOOOO!!! I surely need it; but, I will not relax to much because those extra days in Unit 7 will give me the chance to catch up on my research and things in my other class.

I wish each and every one of you a safe and Happy holidays!!!

~Kristie Garmon~

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