E-campus

So, I have been reintroduced to homework, and LOTS of it. I am taking courses in a Master's program, which are now offered in condensed semesters and on-line.

These courses that I am taking are on what is called "e-campus". I decided to take advantage of current technology. My goal is to complete my entire Master's "on-line", proving that one doesn't have to leave the house to improve their minds. I enjoy taking courses without having to decide what to wear in order to attend class.

The cool thing is that other students in my courses live all over the place! Some are in the military, one person lives in a town in Georgia that doesn't even have one stoplight! Both of my instructors are in the Air Force. One of my current instructors has a certificate from Harvard Medical School and Columbia.

I love the protection of being behind the computer screen. Nobody judges my answers based on my height, weight, namebrand (or lack thereof) clothing I wear, or anything like that. It is strictly my name and what I choose to share.

We might be on to something, here....let's allow all of our kids to stay home, and take "e-campus" courses. I can hear it now, "What about development and socialization?"

My answer to this is, "no more bullies", "no more worrying if your child will get shot such at school, such as the tragedies of Columbine and other schools"; "no more teachers bullying your child" (I doubt that happens much though....)

I know many children who are home schooled now, by their parents, and don't have socialization issues. I have read studies that show home-schooled children tend to score higher on standardized tests.

On the downside, I do realize parents need some type of a break. Had I stayed home in K-12,my mom would have gone totally insane. She needed a little bit of time to herself.

When I was in school in Virginia, I was challenged every day...I was in the Gifted program since about second grade, but went to Va. in the 6th grade. Moving to Alabama in the 10th grade left much to be desired (public school). I will accept part of the blame though, because I opted out of going into the accelerated program. I just wanted to have fun.

How much fun would I have had in high school if I took courses on-line?
Wait a minute, did on-line exist when I was in high school? I don't recall. Maybe not. But...it does now....

How much fun do people really need to have in high school? In retrospect, the fun I had in high school was not worth it; however, nobody could tell me anything......I was hard-headed and easily influenced by my peers....and, often in trouble.

Had I been able to legitimately skip 1st and 2nd period and do my work on-line, maybe my evenings and nights would have been spent doing homework, and posting onto the school's websites. That way, I would have had to stayed at home. Would I have done it? Hmmmm....

Revive your mind

First, allow me to apologize to my daddy, who told me that one of his pet peeves is that people who blog oftentimes don't upkeep their sites. Oops. It appears that April was the last time I wrote.
A good friend of mine asked me the other day why I have not posted anything for such a long time.
Time just gets away from us sometimes.
Recently, however, I have returned to school, to work on my Master's in Post Secondary Education in Psychology. Oh no, you might think, a lawyer who thinks they can teach psychology.
Don't worry, ladies and gents, I never passed the bar exam, so I never officially became a lawyer. So, now, maybe I will be able to teach, which is something I dearly love.
Wanted to share my discovery of a great book that I have found. It is called: The Intellectual Devotional, by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim.
The book is broken down like this: Monday-History; Tuesday-Literature; Wednesday-Visual Arts; Thursday-Science; Friday-Music; Saturday-Philosophy; and Sunday-Religion.
Yeah, Saturday is traditionally a day for philosophy.
We all have our interests and I think one of them should universally be to step outside of our own "safety zones". I want to learn all I can about topics I think I know something about, and yet explore other topics as well. What I love about this book is that it is much more than just "trivia". Not the type of reading one does while taking a trip to the home "library", or "ladies room", as I call it (in public places, and polite conversation).
So, back to school, I go, trying something different in life. I must thank my parents for telling me to "look it up"!!!!!!
Would you guess I was one of those kids who asked, "Why is the sky blue? Why does it rain? Why does it get dark? Why do we not fall off of a spinning planet?"
Do all children ask why?
Do all parents tell them why?
For all of the years I slacked off at school, and fought going, I am making up for it now.....tenfold. There are worse things.

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I am now a Mary Kay sales consultant. I have a website at www.marykay.com/slong62373

I ship for free all over the United States, and even have a secure on-line payment plan available to accept credit cards! I use the products myself, and although am 37 years old, am told that I look much younger! Well, I have one cosmetic company to thank for that! There are skin care products, products for men, and of course, makeup! Who doesn't love to look and feel great!!!???

So, if you are interested, please check out my website. It is really cool and the company keeps it updated. I would love to make new friends across the country, and I even have a discount at Fed Ex/Kinkos to send things express, if needed.

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I love the philosophy about empowering women to do things for themselves and feel great about doing it. When I make a delivery, I am always greeted with a smile. There is no better feeling than that!

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Thanks and keep blogging!

Here's To A New Year

I haven't been blogging lately, because of the same old excuses. I started a new job in October (which I no longer have), I started Grad School (which I am barely hanging in), and I have been ill.

It all began in September, and if you recall, it was about that time that mass panic surfaced through our media about Ecoli in organic foods. Well, it just so happened, I got very ill right about that time. No, not by Ecoli. The doctors are not quite sure what is going on, yet.

I was hospitalized in January for five days. This was the first time in my life to ever be hospitalized in-patient, and I have been seeing the same doctor since I have been 19. I knew he was serious, and this was serious. So, I thought my appendix was getting ready to rupture, but it didn't.

I am still going back and forth to the doctor and can't get my white blood cell count down; so, folks, we know this is not all in my head. It is something. The next step is a surgical consult.

I have caught up on all of my movies, find it difficult to read and concentrate. But, in the meantime, I think I am maintaining a pretty good outlook.

My parents are graciously caring for my 56lb dog, Rosco, that I love very much, and it has been quiet here. Too quiet.

I have received many nice flowers, and visits from friends. That has been great. But, I hate this being ill crap. I am only 36 (soon to be 37) and there are days I feel like I am old and feeble. Limited as to what I can do, because of a variety of things.

Started reading Grisham's novel "The Innocent Man". (Yeah, I know you are suppossed to underline book titles, I am just too lazy). It is pretty good so far, since I had spent quite a bit of time in Oklahoma in my past.

Sorry folks, this is not much of an intellectual blog today. No humor, nothing but an update. Keep blogging.