Peer Reviews

I think peer reviews are very helpful. Other people can see things that you might have missed. No matter whether it is positive or negative, it can change the way a person sets up their work. This is my fourth paper that I have written since I have been with Kaplan. I have had people say good things and people say bad things about my writings. The criticism has helped me become a better writer. Do not get me wrong, I still make mistakes and I still need to make improvements. Overall, this experience has helped me learn more about writing and learn more about myself in terms of writing.

Final project hitting close to home

I did not realize that I had some many of the symptoms with iron deficiency anemia. When my doctor first prescribed the pills to me, I did not take it serious. One reason is the pill has been making me sick or at least that is what I have been telling myself. Because of this research I have done, IDA can lead to other things in some cases. I need to build up my iron. If this means eating things that I would normally not eat, so be. I do not want to be taking these pills for the rest of my life because I would not follow simple directions. I often complain about other people in my family not following the doctors' order and here I am doing the same thing. Well, no more of that. From now on, I will do what I am suppose to do. Regardless of how I am convincing myself that it is making me sick. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

My daughter and school changed my life.

When I first found out that I was pregnant, not only was I surprised but I did not realized how much my life would change. My life was not about me anymore but, my focus needed to be on her. How was I going to feed and cloth a child without a job and there were not any prospects? I had filled out application for several online school. In my spare time I would do research on them. I was also doing research on Medical Transcription and Medical Billings and Coding. Out of the blue, Kaplan called. This college and two other were my main three. I had a long talk with the recruiter and I decided to apply. There were a lot of things running through my mind. Most important was my lack of focus as far as studying and doing home work. I kept thinking about how much I needed to be focus and why I needed to be focus. I had a really good childhood and I never wanted for anything. My parents always did the best they could. It was four of us. I want to do the best I can for my daughter. I want her to have everything she needs (within reason), and have every opportunity that I did. So for me, college has brought this center that I have always been looking for. Instead of being all over the place, my mind is focused and I am determined to make through for my daughter and myself.

Giving credit

How would you do if someone used something you created without giving you credit? I would be really upset and that person would have to explain to me why they felt the need to do what they did. This kind of stuff happens on jobs all the time. I remember when I worked for a retail company and you had to come up with ways to minimize the work load. Especially, when it came to putting out inventory and stocking the shelves. One way I thought was to make the stock room more organized. So, I suggested that we put all of one kind of product together and so on. Before, we knew it, the space and area was cleaned. When the head guy came down, my manager told him that she decided to make things easier. He was very impressed. Not only did she get a recommendation, but she also got a bonus. I have never been one to hold my tongue to often especially when I was younger. I let her know that what she did was wrong because it was my idea. It would have been okay if she had taken some credit but she took all the credit. After that whatever ideas I had, I keep to myself or I just did it. I did not care about the recommendation or the bonus, although the bonus would have been nice. What she did was change the relationship we had not only as employer and employee but we were also friends. When you take credit for someones else work, you are not giving them the chance to shine. To me that is one of the most selfish thing a person can do.

I am glad Thanksgiving is over.

Thursday, I had a house full of people ready to eat. Luckily, I cooked everything on Tuesday. There was no complaints about the dinner except for me my mac and cheese could have been better. I made the best cornbread dressing I have ever made. The pies especially turned out great. Even though I am tired and still tired, I am ready for Christmas. This year I will be putting up a tree for my daughter. I am so excited to see her reaction.

How online classes has helped me.

Online classes are beneficial to me because it allows me to stay home with my two year old daughter. I also like the flexible schedule that I have. I am taking two classes. One at 8pm and one at 10pm. I make sure my daughter is sleep so that I can focus on the class. The same benefit that a person can get from face to face they can get from face to computer. You are able to ask questions and participate in the classes. Anytime you have a question for the professor you can email or even get on aim during their hours and talk to them. Mostly what I like about online classes is that you are mostly on your own. You are responsible for getting on the computer and doing the work. Sometimes the work is easy and sometimes the work is hard. But, I would not have it any other way. Challenges are a good thing. Blogging is a good way for the class to become closer. It is a good way to reach out to each other and communicate.

First time blogger

This is my first time doing a blog. I am looking forward to sharing my
thoughts with my fellow classmates.