Writing

I have never been a good writer.  I have taken a few writing classes and can't seem to get any better.  I learn a few things but when it actually comes to writing the paper I don't know what happens to me.  I stress way to much about them and freeze up and can't think about them.  There is so much I need to work on when it comes to writing any kind of paper.  APA is something I really need to work on.  I just don't get it.  I try to do it by the book and say the website don't have all the info that is needed so I write it as I see it but still isn't right.  Well hopefully someday I will not be so stressed and will be able to write a good paper.

Blogging

I am new to the blog spot.  I have a facebook and am on it all the time.  I reconnected with family in Canada and friends that moved away.  Facebook is like part of my life I am on it all the time and check it throughout the day.  Prolly more than I should.  I have really enjoyed blogging and I would like to keep up on it.  I like it because it is like a journal with out the handwriting.  I am going to try to write something every week. 

Final Paper

I am currently still working on my final paper.  I know nothing like waiting till the last min right.  I am not a good writer and stress alot about my papers and with everything else going on in my life it makes it harder.  I have a ton of mixed feelings on my paper.  I am nervous, scared and a little happy with it.  I want to get a good grade on it.  I just need to be more confident in myself.  Im sure I will do just fine but just doing it and waiting is the hardest. 

Peer Review

I like and dislike peer reviews.  I like peer reviews because you can have more eyes on your paper to see if there is any mistakes that I am not seeing.  I also like it because the peers could help out with some ideas about my topic.  I kind of dislike peer review because I am not the best writer and have alot of mistakes on papers.  I feel that sometimes people may laugh or think I am dumb.  Most of the time I over come the fear.  Then again that is why I like peer review because they can help me.

What I have been dealing with the past 6 weeks!

Actually the past few months have been rough for me.  My exboyfriend moved out in July and that was a mess.  I found out he cheated on me and told him to leave so the next day while I was at work he moved out.  I came home to an empty house.  He took everything including the stove, fridge and food.  We had nothing until I could buy more for my son and I.  He also would not cancel the internet service and I couldn't get internet because there was a preexisting account at my house.  We are getting back on our feet slowly but surely.  I recently started a new job and they are working mandatory overtime so I am working 58 hours a week.  I have had a few deaths in the family within the past 6 weeks today is the 31 year mark that my older brother passed away and on thursday marks one year that my cousin took his life and a week after that another cousin passed away in a car accident.  So November is a rough month for my family and 2010 has not been a good year either.  On the good note I have been dating one of my friends.  He is truely the greatest most sweetest guy around.  I wish I would of dated him years ago when he asked me out. My life will get turned around soon.  Just can't wait for things to be normal again.

School

I believe that school is a huge influence.  I have learned so much from going to school.  Back when I was in high school I honestly never thought I would continue on to college.  I did not like school at all.  A year or so after I got out of school I missed it.  I did not have the time to go back so I waited a few more years.  Now that I am taking classes I have really grown to like school.  I like to  meet new people and add a little challenge to life.  Going back to school is going to help me get a better job to support my son and I so I do the best that I can do.  I have hit some really rocky times the past few months but I am back at almost full swing and can not wait to graduate.  Graduating means a lot to me not only because of the outcome but I didn't graduate high school so this will be a huge accomplishment for me.

Plagiarism

I believe that it is important to site your sources.  It is important so that each individual gets credit for their hard work.  If you do not site your source then it is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is a big deal and could have serious consequences.  If I worked hard and invented something and wrote a book ect. and someone copied my idea or took my words I am not sure exactly what I would do but I know I would be upset and figure out something to do about it.