1. I have been bored a time or two listening to a person. Usually it is either when they are talking about something I have no idea about, or if it's something I've heard many times before.
2. It's completely situational whether I will drift of to space or not. If I become very bored I will end up day dreaming.
3.a. I have never drifted off in this class but I have in another class of mine.
b. I had to mentally wake myself up because I was tired. I knew if my brain was alive I would've been more awake physically.
4. There was a time that I had a friend whom I had dated in the past. We were both ok with just being friends. One day he calls me and says he is getting married. I was stunned because he didn't even talk about having a grilfriend. He later on told me that he was happy now and didn't want to talk to me anymore because it made his wife upset. I was upset at first. But later on I realized I didn't really need him as a friend in my life anymore. If he was going to shut me out like that I wasn't going to be upset about it. I was simply going to keep going in my life as if nothing happened. I was very confused as to what exactly happened. But there wasn't a curiosity strong enough to ever probe into his life again.
5. My aunt and I are best friends. We can talk to each other about anything and know we're going to be listened to. She is a very good listener. Maybe this is because she offers you questions that test what you just said, or how you really feel about what you are talking about. She has a very calming sense about her that makes you feel comfortable talking to her.
6. I don't know my classmates. At all. I think you should have a required assignment of some sort of volunteering. Everyone would meet up. Or even just a "evening of chatting." We all meet, have some snacks, do introductions, and then ask therapeutic, conversational, stress relieving questions. I've noticed a lot of people are stressed out. They just don't know how to relieve it. They're like a balloon, completely full of air, if they have to take anymore they might explode. It's good to be a saggy balloon once in awhile. Well, at least a soft balloon. Besides taht when you are around a balloon that has too much air in it you have to be really careful so that you don't make it explode. Not very fun if you ask me.
7. Thoughts: I'm having a hard time figuring out which field of work I want to go into. I'm a visionary hands on type of person. I need to actually throw myself in there to see if I like it more than the rest. I'd love to volunteer at places just to get a feel for their work. But I have no clue where to start.
Sep 29, 2009
Sep 24, 2009
Week 3 Blog Questions
1. My role in the community will be to serve them. There are many who cannot afford certain services in the community and they need to be helped somehow. I want to be part of helping these individuals in the community.
2. I don't think that I would be good at teaching or presenting the educational resources. But I do like handing out fliers and different "advertisment." I'm very friendly and social, I like meeting new people. I think greeting people and doing one on one talk is easier for me.
3. I would be interested in children outreach. Also, working with special needs children and adults. I've always found an interest in special needs and I find it personally rewarding.
4. It's hard for me to remember people without a face to remember. There are some people in my lecture class that have this class as well. But I couldn't put a name with a face. So I don't feel like I'm getting to know most of my classmates. I wish I was more probed to think. I like being stumped. I have a hard time responding to other post. Most people have the same answers each time. It's hard to argue a point when it's the same each time.
5. I could use some organization tips. I'm falling behind instead of being ahead of the game. I'm terrible at routine. So if you have any suggestions...
2. I don't think that I would be good at teaching or presenting the educational resources. But I do like handing out fliers and different "advertisment." I'm very friendly and social, I like meeting new people. I think greeting people and doing one on one talk is easier for me.
3. I would be interested in children outreach. Also, working with special needs children and adults. I've always found an interest in special needs and I find it personally rewarding.
4. It's hard for me to remember people without a face to remember. There are some people in my lecture class that have this class as well. But I couldn't put a name with a face. So I don't feel like I'm getting to know most of my classmates. I wish I was more probed to think. I like being stumped. I have a hard time responding to other post. Most people have the same answers each time. It's hard to argue a point when it's the same each time.
5. I could use some organization tips. I'm falling behind instead of being ahead of the game. I'm terrible at routine. So if you have any suggestions...
Sep 15, 2009
Week 2 Blog Questions
1a. I went to many elementary schools growing up. Each one was about the same for me. Some were more personalized than others. The teachers were closer to their students. Other schools did not participate much in the students lives outside of school.
1b.I only went to one high school. There was a guidance counselor and another counselor that helped with classes. Each were very helpful. I felt that some teachers would be more interested in my personal life and want to help. I had tough high school years. I was diagnosed with pancreatitis at 15, got pregnant at 16, and married at 17. Most teachers were very helpful because they knew about my circumstances. In fact, while I was in the hospital one of my teachers had the class send me a get well card. Unfortunately, I was quite out of it and it was from my spanish class. As if reading english while sick isn't hard enough.
1c. When starting I had a very difficult time. I set up an appointment with high hopes with someone in the administration. She basically told me that what I wanted to do, being a single mother and working, was impossible. After much support from my boyfriend he assured me I could do it and pushed me to try to get in again. I did a lot of this process myself not accepting help because of the earlier disappointment. Once in the system I got much more support from other people. I was much happier with that outcome.
1d. Externally I have been motivated by friends and family greatly. This motivation has helped my confidence internally to be confident that I can succeed in school.
1e. I am highly confident that I can succeed as a student. Like others, stress can sometimes bring my confidence down, but I believe this is usually only temporary feelings. For the most part I'm excited and confident in my ability to learn and succeed.
1f. I am happy with my learning ability.
1g.I could probably improve by staying on task more and getting assignments done earlier. Also not letting certain things (such as sickness and children) stop me from finishing needed studying.
2. I learned that our jail facilities are maxed out and overwhelmed. This is something I did not know. I feel this is something that should definitely change. This needs to be an important issue in our government and not be overseen.
3. I received my student loan which will help ease the stress of my financial situation.
4. I have a horrible ear infection and both my kids were sick this week. So I am terribly sorry that I am doing my assignments at 9:59 on Tuesday the day it is due. On a brighter note, I got my laundry done today.
1b.I only went to one high school. There was a guidance counselor and another counselor that helped with classes. Each were very helpful. I felt that some teachers would be more interested in my personal life and want to help. I had tough high school years. I was diagnosed with pancreatitis at 15, got pregnant at 16, and married at 17. Most teachers were very helpful because they knew about my circumstances. In fact, while I was in the hospital one of my teachers had the class send me a get well card. Unfortunately, I was quite out of it and it was from my spanish class. As if reading english while sick isn't hard enough.
1c. When starting I had a very difficult time. I set up an appointment with high hopes with someone in the administration. She basically told me that what I wanted to do, being a single mother and working, was impossible. After much support from my boyfriend he assured me I could do it and pushed me to try to get in again. I did a lot of this process myself not accepting help because of the earlier disappointment. Once in the system I got much more support from other people. I was much happier with that outcome.
1d. Externally I have been motivated by friends and family greatly. This motivation has helped my confidence internally to be confident that I can succeed in school.
1e. I am highly confident that I can succeed as a student. Like others, stress can sometimes bring my confidence down, but I believe this is usually only temporary feelings. For the most part I'm excited and confident in my ability to learn and succeed.
1f. I am happy with my learning ability.
1g.I could probably improve by staying on task more and getting assignments done earlier. Also not letting certain things (such as sickness and children) stop me from finishing needed studying.
2. I learned that our jail facilities are maxed out and overwhelmed. This is something I did not know. I feel this is something that should definitely change. This needs to be an important issue in our government and not be overseen.
3. I received my student loan which will help ease the stress of my financial situation.
4. I have a horrible ear infection and both my kids were sick this week. So I am terribly sorry that I am doing my assignments at 9:59 on Tuesday the day it is due. On a brighter note, I got my laundry done today.
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