For the rest of December

Here we are this Sunday morning, December 20th, when I can actually say, I am finished with school for this year. HORRAAAYYYY!! I hope to have a PEACEFUL week, albeit I will be cleaning straighting, doing what I like best. "Just leave me alone and let me put things where I want to". There is such a difference between the last 3 weeks and this week, it is hard for me transition into thinking I am actually done with my final projects. But beginning right now after having checked my grade book, I am satisfied and will give my mind the rest it deserves. I don't know exactly how this week is going to plan out, but we will accept whatever comes my way, because I am ready for it. I truly am thankful for this (undescribable word)opportunity to go to school. It has taught me so much. If someone had told me a yr ago this was what I was going to be doing this season, I would have never believed them. Most of all I am grateful for the people/professors I have met all across the country including Hawaii. Its great fun interracting with everyone. I think after 2 weeks of no school I will be glad to get back in touch. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas everyone.

One great thing about this blogging is that we have the opportunity to make friends. I love meeting new people and making new friends. You can learn so much from expanding your horizon of people. The funny, odd, different, advantage, is that if you don't feel like talking right now, no one is going to be offended. And if you're tired, bored, grumpy, happy, no one is going to hear that or feel it in your voice. Just be yourself but choose your words carefully. I so love keeping in touch by typing than by phone. Sometimes I am close to tears with some of my phone conversations, but I can hide that with emailing/blogging.
I am sooo looking forward to our 2 weeks off from school. Because when that time comes I will have finished my final project. Ohh what peace I will have then. I can taste that now.
Ok, back to the real work .

Hello friends, I find blogging is as hard to find time for as it is for me to visit friends. And yet, it should be high on the priority list because what would we do without hearing from our friends who offer their love and encouragement. After saying this, maybe I'll make a change and make it more of a priority.
We had a great, quick, trip, traveling to Bellingham/Sumas, Washinton for Thanksgiving day and to be with parents and family. Even though a sleepy semi-truck driver pulled a big accident, causing us to be 2 hrs later for dinner, we still arrived safely, passed around hugs, and got to eat the leftovers. Our grandkids loved the wonderfull swimming pool at the resort. It was fun to watch them laugh and play. Did gramma get to have enough relaxation away from school? LOL I must have because I took my books along but never opened them once.
Back home once again, we are putting our nose to the grindstone, grateful that nothing serious happened while we were gone, we're still together, and we still have the ability to function for daily chores.
HMMMMMMMM Unto the next holiday.

Today is October 30th. Where did this month go? It's just like I said to myself. If I keep busy enough, the days will go fast which is good for me. It takes me closer to the things I don't have much patience for. Two things especially; waiting for my son-in-law to get his next military orders, (hoping that will be coming west, closer to me), and waiting to get finished with school so I can work at what I REALLY want to do. Right now, September 2010 seems a looonnng way off. I think I can honestly say, I am a little more relaxed with this 4th term. I like my medical office management class and I am encouraged by the subject of what I am going to be writing about in my College Compo II class. Yes, the pressure will always be there to get the work turned in, in time, and yes there is a LOT of work to do for each unit, but I am learning how to better manage that pressure. I don't think my professor would like that last phrase-----it doesn't sound right.
OK, good thing it's another damp day. Makes it easier to stay in class.

My first post

I started on this journey, 7 and 1/2 months ago with much fear and trepidation, knowing only what the end will be. The fear of the unknown is the path along the way. Surprisingly, as each milestone is passed, I am given new strength and encouragement which is a great help to push on. The few persons that join me now and then along the way, are a huge blessing. I don't think I would continue on without the companionship & joy these new friends give to me.