New Beginning

I have learned a lot in this course of composition II, and enjoying learning how to further my writing skills. I know I have a long way to go to graduate, but I have a goal. At first I was unsure of coming back to school after so many years (25+), but I am glad that I did.
I am studying Human Services, and hope to be able to help those that are needy, and make a difference in this world.


God Bless all

My Change

Well, I just finished registering for my new Degree plan. I was studying for Medical transcription, but people that I have spoke to in the medical industry told me there wasn't a high demand for them. I also looked on the Internet to see if they had any listings for this, but didn't find any.
So, now I am settled with the degree plan that I originally wanted to do, and that is for "Associate of Applied Science in Human Services". For this career I know there are many different options of work that I can do, such as; daycare, social services, etc.
I am happy that I got to take this course, because it will help me in my future plans, along with being able to communicate to other professionals in that way.

Professor- I want to say Thank-You so much for all your knowledge and help when it was needed, and keep doing what your doing, because your good at it.

Classmates-Hope everyone is successful in there future career of choice, and maybe I will see some of you in future courses..

God Bless All

Organized-Finally

I have been trying to get all my folder's and paperwork in order. I have a file cabinet with all my work from my past courses, and it's getting full. Along with that, I am working on my personal files, and getting them in order. It is nice to know where to find something when your looking for it, therefore getting everything organized was long overdue.
So far I believe I have my final project in some kind of order. After getting the feedback from the professor, and other classmates, I made a few changes. I must say it is starting to look pretty good, but I will still use the 'writing center', before I had in the final in Unit 9; better safe than sorry.
My personal duties that I have had to deal with for some time, are finally coming together, and that makes me not think about it, so I can put my school work at the top of the list.

So, that is how my week has gone so far, went to the doctor and things are good with the liver, but had to lower my diuretics, because it was starting to affect my kidney's. But that was an easy fix.

Till next time...God Bless.

Confusion galore

If there is one piece of advice that I could anyone, (especially living in Florida) "Don't ever get a DUI". I know this is pretty personal thing to be sharing, to people I hardly know, but if you read my final project draft, you will know what I have been going through. Finally, 3 years after the DUI, I could afford to get a vehicle again, but is it that easy, "oh No", after paying all my dues, doing what I was suppose to do, like; DUI school, victim impact panel, community service, money you wouldn't believe for one thing or another.

Just to get my license back, and be able drive the car I just bought, of course I had to get insurance, then I had to get a release form, so the dealer could issue me a registration, and tag, then after that, and still the car is at the dealers, (paid for), but I can't get it until the tag comes in, and go with someone (2-people) to pick up the truck, and drive it to get an 'ignition interlock" put in it for 6 month, which is a machine they hook to the car, and you must blow in it before the car starts, and every 30 minutes after that, as long as the car is on. Boy now I think that is crazy, now if I'm going on a long trip, I have to stop every 30 minutes to blow in it, then go again. This machine I guess is something like the blow machine the police give you to get your blood alcohol count (BAC) just to make sure you have no alcohol on your breath. I do see where it important, because I had one friend that 4 DUI's total, and is still driving. Don't ask me how.

In closing, I bought the car yesterday, but won't be able to drive it until, 'whenever' they say I can. The moral of this story is if you drink do NOT drive, because a cab is cheaper than a DUI, (cost, headache, and embarrassment).
For me I have learned my lesson, and now am sober for 2 1/2 years, and don't have to worry about that anymore.

Doing this project really brought back some bad memories, about my drinking days, and I am still paying for it now, but not only with the vehicle, with my health.

Till next time..live well and God bless.

Rain,rain,rain!!

The rain here in Florida is non-stop for the past 2 days. Went yesterday to look for a vehicle, but no luck. With the pouring rain, and used car sales people, it wasn't such a success, but I guess I'll give it another try next week.
While doing my paper on alcohol and affects it has on one's health, family, work, personal life, etc., has really brought back some, "not so pleasant memories". With remembering how it affected my health, which landed me in the hospital for 8days, and the hurt and worry I brought on to my family, back in 2004 was not a great feeling.
Unfortunately it didn't take the craving for alcohol out of me, until later in the years. Although I am 2 years 2 months sober, I know that I still have to stay away from the triggers that cause people to go back to drinking, and with having Cihrossis of the liver, I "must" stay away, or I could die.

Now that I am here in school, I know I can have a good future and move on to a happier and more peaceful life style.

Till next time....God Bless

A bought of "sometimers"

Guess your wandering what "sometimers" is, well it's something like Alzheimer's, except I forget sometimes. I was just looking through my grade book, and noticed I forgot to do the Unit 4 quiz. I think because we usually don't have one, it just slipped my mind; I know No excuse.

"Just did it again"!!! While I'm sitting here typing this, I hear a "pop", I forgot I had eggs on the stove to boil, now the water burnt out, and the eggs have brown spots on them where they were burnt..

Guess, from now on I'll have to pay more attention to my Unit projects, (along with my eggs).

Till next time, God Bless

Long Week

Wow, I didn't think that I would ever got on here. It's been a long week at work, with the state being there all week, all the big wigs are just wigging out, because they do not want to get tagged. My thought on that is, that if you do your job the "right" way in the first place, than you should not have anything to worry about. Oh, ya I work in a nursing home, so they come and inspect to make sure the patient/residents are being taken care of properly, and getting proper meals, etc.I hope all was good in my department; but I that is my bosses job to make sure it is. I am sure we are fine, because I know what goes on in the kitchen, and I would feed the same food to my family, if I had to; as I do eat it myself.Well, now the stress from everyone else is over, maybe it will be more calm at work.. Till next time...God Bless

How can people be so selfish??

I am writing this in 'Red', because some people make me so mad. Without going into detail, I called my work to let them know I was coming in today, due to physical pain I have been having, but trying to ignore; but it got the best of me yesterday. I called 3 hours before my shift, and stated to shift manager that I was not coming in. In turn she tells the boss, when she got into work, and guess what; she calls and leaves a message, which said; "Merry the state is here today, and this leaves us in a bind, please call me back". So, I called her back and just told her, I didn't care if the President was there, I was in pain and could not come in, and I will bring her a doctor's note when I come back.....
Guess she wasn't too happy about that, but I have worked overtime, whenever someone is late or calls out, without saying a word.....Like I said, I've put my health 2nd the last time I worked here, and will "not" do it again..

Okay, that was good to get off my chest!!! Now I can breath..(until I talk to her tomorrow)..

Oh Well, such is life.

Finally warm..yay

Now this is Florida weather, man it has been a beautiful day today. Although I had laundry and some house cleaning to do, at least I could open the doors and windows and let fresh air in. Tomorrow going to St. Pete with my brother, getting to take a ride on his Harley, (hopefully, if no rain), and see my uncle from Canada.
I am really enjoying this course so far, it is not as demanding as all the others; "so far". The thing I like about it is, I get to practice my writing skills, and my typing skills. I am studying for Medical Transcription, so practice is good..

Not, much more to say for now, it is now 6:30pm, and the sun is gone and it's time to shut the windows and patio door, I can feel the coolness outside..

Till next time...God Bless

It's too cold

When is this weather going to break?? My poor uncle is coming from Canada to Florida, "to this warm weather", but I guess he will be surprised.
I am glad he is coming, because after loosing 2 sons, and his wife in the past 6 years, it's been rough for him.
Going to pick him up from the airport Sunday..

Till next time, God Bless