Why Stop Now??

Blogging is a nice touch to the writing course.  It give students the liberty to opening speak on matters of the heart or just to get the thought juices flowing. Though they are similar, I like Blog better than Facebook.  I rarely go onto my Facebook page, mainly because I do not like the fact of having everyone thoughts out in the open...somehow blogging feels different; probably because the comments are not visible unless you click on it. Also,  unlike Facebook,  you can be creative with the background design and page layout.  Many of my peers created some unique and exciting background for their blog page, which I'm still learning how to do %-))

With that being said, I will continue to blog...so please keep in tough!!

Peer to Peer...

The peer to peer exercise for this week unit was very helpful to me.  The comments and feedback I received was honest and truthful, especially since the responses were similar. When I read my paper (aloud), I could hear and understand the confusion.  So for me, the feedback, suggestions and input from my peers gave my paper a fresh set of eyes, which in turn opened my eyes to rewrite some sections.  In return, I hope I was able  to help my peers as they helped me...

You know, the funny thing is I like to write...but it's mainly jotting in my journal.  There's a big difference when your thoughts are shared.  It's like being put on a stage...the performance must be just right!

On The Road

This week I will be traveling to New Bedford, Mass. for my job.  I do not know yet what my schedule would be like and how it's going to interfere with my schooling.  For example, I may miss Wednesday’s seminar…this has really come at a bad time for me!! I will be taking my laptop in hope of continuing my studies.  I cannot afford to get behind at this stage of the term!!

It's All Good...

This week has been very challenging...My job has now decided it wants to change the culture of the company.  With that being said, next week I will be attending a ten week course called Face the Challenge. I do not know how I am going to manage...doing both Kaplan and FTC.  I will definitely be doing a lot of praying; that's the only way, giving it to God!!

Jump!!

In November I will be turning 50...half a century!! To celebrate this milestone and before the season change, I've decided to do a tandem ski dive in September.  Thrilled and excited, this weekend I told a  few friends and family members of my plans and asked them to jump with me.  So far, my husband and niece are on board.  I am sooo looking to forward to this calling, as I've been told there's no feeling like it...

Act of Kindness

The other day I was driving north on the New Jersey parkway.  Because I did not have exact change,  I had to go through the cash booth.  The line was long and slow.  When I finally got to the window, the toll collector motioned for me to go through.  Not understanding, I handed her a five dollar bill.  She said, "the card before you paid your toll".  I was wowed...this has never happened to me before!!  I decided to pass along the act of kindness, I paid for the next two cars. 

Later I wondered how often does this happen?  I guess it doesn't really matter, as long as I pay it forward...

Surprise Surprise

My husband and I were recently invited to attend a surprise birthday party. Here's the catch...There's a charge of $50.00 per person with a cash bar.  I've never heard of such a thing!!  Since when guest pay to attend a surprise party?  I know times are hard, but these days it's seems it's easier to pass the buck...It this a new trend? Well I guess the surprise is on us!