My world has been in a spin...

I started my MBA and finally got over my bronchitis, sinus infection, and war infection.

I made it through my first class with a B so I was thrilled.

My son is struggling with school, especially since he is a junior and they are looking at graduation.

I couldn't handle the roller coaster. I took 2 weeks off school so I can help him, support him, and get him through this. 

I return to class next week. I have helped get him on track. And I hope we are good. He just needed to understand that I am always here to support him... He just has to ask... But he asks for help as much as I do (hmpf!!!)... So I know the signs!

Hopefully next week we will be riding a little smoother!!!!

No time... whatever!

I worked for a manager, whom I looked up to, until he said he didn't complete his bachelors degree because he "didn't have time".

That made me look at him differently... no time? He was married, one child in the military, one in high school, and one in middle school, while holding one job.

I just graduated with my bachelor's degree, after 4 years full time, while being a single full-time mom of one teenager, working a fulltime job, working a part-time job, being on church council, teaching Sunday school, holding other positions in the church, and being a part time consultant.

Don't tell me about having no time.... since I am applied to start my masters next month.

People just need to know what they truly want to accomplish!!!! If you want it bad enough, you will make time! Its not a reason, its an excuse.

Biz ideas #2

OK.
I have three classes left in my BSB and am thinking Masters.
My new job has opportunity to grow, which is a plus.
Part-time I sell Tastefully Simple, but I wasn't a born sales person, so that narrows that down.
Just thinking and wondering.

Four classes

Four classes until I graduate!

Need to Admit it to myself

I have had so many things going on lately, that I just don't know which way my world is spinning.

I finally had to suck it up and tell my teacher that I cannot honestly apply myself to the class I am currently taking. I have been so out of it and now the anxiety I feel by being behind is killing me.

I understand that I will need to pay to retake this class, but the anxiety will push me further down the road of sickness if I don't face the reality. Honest, I didn't want to do it, but I had to make that decision.

I hate having to make these decisions, but this one was for my own sanity.


 

Cyber Bullying

During the past few days, I have been on a "mama rage" about cyber bullying. Well, it has finally come to a close, I hope. What kids, or offenders of any type, do not realize is that once you use the social network to harass people, it becomes a crime of sorts (federal jurisdiction I believe).

The child that started the group tried to deny it, but that was as far as it got. The school got his mom involved, and then the police. Mom grounded him from his computer and pretty much life in general, for quite a while. The kid named another person with administrative rights on the group (I guess he wasn't stupid - he figured if he would go down, it wouldn't be alone). Anyway. he then went down his friend list, found mutual friends of him and my son, and invited them to join this group. (Mind you, it was marked as a "private" group - tells you something else huh?)

Okay, so it all started rolling down hill... first the school, then the parent, then the police. The child that "created the group" was fined $200 by the local police. Each child that was put on the invitation list (whether they knew about it or not) were cited $150. I guess it's time to take responsibility for their actions.

If the parent wasn't mad enough about the situation, I'm sure the fine will push them over the edge.

Is friendship really worth getting a ticket for that much money?

May those kids learn a lesson from this and may each person realize that being "cool" isn't always the best way to be.

It's Monday morning and I am still coming off the weekend.

This weekend was a zoo. Friday I worked late, came home, made homemade pizza, did homework and watched a little tv. Saturday morning I got up, we went to a Christmas breakfast, and then I had to go help with our Sunday School Christmas Pageant practice... so we had 30+ kids running through the area, trying to sing, find their costumes, and learn their lines. By the time I helped fold costumes and clean up the lunch remnants, I went home and decided to take a nap, but first, I had to find that the cats knocked over our lamp and broke it, along with the screen on my son's cell phone. I went to bed, pulled the covers over my head, and said "GO AWAY!" I slept 2 hours, but that was useless. My son and I then went to visit a good friend for an hour and then we came home and had dinner. I did more homework and that was the end of me. Yesterday, I woke up early, had to be to church early, to open the doors and prep for the service. I then had to help with coffee hour, the christmas pageant, confirmation class... and the new problem of cyber-bullying on facebook, of my son. So, I was sending emails, along with running like a chicken with my head cut off. By the time I got home, I had such a headache. I send emails out and hit my facebook parents with a post, asking them to make sure their children aren't victims... or being the bullies. My brain hurt. I took another nap, with the cats. I did a little homework, but I preferred to have a meltdown instead. I cried and got angry. I am trying to be a good single mom, I am trying to protect my son, I am trying to go to school, I am trying to be supportive, I am trying to work hard, but I feel like I'm failing at everything. Melting down was definitely what I did. Then this morning I got up, came to work and then the phones quit working and the school already called me to handle the bullying... since it is internet-based, they are involving the police officer on campus. As I have told so many, this mama bear can be patient, but when she gets mad - watch out. And when anyone (at all) messes with my baby bear, there will be hell to pay. I am not a mama that gets mad - I get even... and I have claws...I am sooooooo ready to crawl back under the covers and call it a week... because tonight when I get home, I have to take a final exam for school. SHOOT ME NOW!!!!!!

If you're gonna be a team player....

I am going back for my bachelors degree and we rely on others. We have a final due.

Last week everyone was all in.

Today I find you dropped out.

Helloooo. Information we need.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

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HELLLLLOOOOOO - we are at school

Okay, not impressed. I came to school today to work on homework because trying to get it done at home is too distracting.

Now, I am at school, working on the computer, and there are two people in here having a loud, full-blown discussion... about stupid stuff. I have my headphones in and I can still here them! Not to mention they are distracting the few others of us that are in here.

If I wanted background noise, I would have stayed home and spent time with my son and the television... I don't get peace there either!

What happened to quiet in study hall??

aarrgghh... school is starting

Well, my son's 9th grade year will be starting in only a couple weeks. We have had an orientation and this week is registration. Already seeing triple digit fees! Why would he have to find the expensive classes???? Figures!!! Oh well. That's life. As long as he passes, I won't bitch too loud!

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Long way...

In tbe last two years, so much has happened and tbere is so much difference. I am getting my degree this fall and moving on to bachelors... Wish me luck?

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Growing who I am

I am working to grow my work-from-home business... While working two jobs, raising my son, and going to school full time. I have all these plans on my mind but no idea where to start or time to do it. Any suggestions?

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Life Sucks Sometimes

I am going to school, on-line, to better myself.
I ended up in the hospital and the school doesn't have an excused absence policy, so had I been in the hospital too long, I probably would flunk, which would then cost me $1100 per class to retake.
How sucky!
I hate life sometimes!

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A Week of Freedom

I have officially turned in my last two finals. Keep your fingers crossed that I don't have to retake either class...

At least now I have a week to myself... to blog... and to work on my home-based business.

It's sad when a week to myself is a big deal!!

Summer Vacation

Okay, school is officially out!

We are now on summer vacation and Gramma is officially in charge.

My son has already found that the cell phone is completely available - there go my 1000 minutes a month! And you wonder why I don't have texting on his phone.

This is going to be a long summer.

Cell phones, video games, etc. etc.

School Issues

My child is in middle school. This year and the transition is hard. I am struggling as a parent. I don't know what to do. We have experienced bullying, cyber-bullying, and many other issues. Any thoughts?