Well, here we are, the last week of class, we made it!!!! I think overall this class was good, it helped me to sharpen my skills that I had already learned in Comp 1. I know that I've always complained about writing and how I don't enjoy it, but I realized that even though I may not enjoy it, I still have to do it to get the grade I want. I think the advice I would give someone who has never written a scientific paper is too start your research right away, and to keep working on the paper every week. I would suggest 2-3 days each week, that way you won't ever feel like your falling behind. I think that overall I strengthened what I already learned from Comp1 and that my weakness was just my negative attitude. I've realized that I just need to get it done, maybe choose a topic that genuinely interests me to make it more enjoyable, and research, research, research!! I also need to remember to take notes on the research that I find so I'm not scrambling so much at the end to find a passage that I read a few days ago!!! So, in my next class, I will remember to take notes, research more and try to have a better attitude towards the entire process!

Well, the term is pretty much over with, just need to get this paper done. This has been a really hard class and paper for me, just because of my "love" of writing, or should I say lack of love of writing? My feelings on writing haven't changed, I still don't enjoy it so much, but I know that it's a necessary evil. I also realize that I will need to write several more papers in the coming months. I don't think it will be that difficult for me, as long as I can get started on it right away instead of putting things off. I must admit, that doing the research isn't half bad, it just depends on the topic. Anyways, I hope everyone does great on their papers, and I hope to see some of you in future classes. If you want to stay in touch, I'm on facebook and we can keep in contact via our school emails! Once again, good luck to everyone!!!


Jen

Hey everybody! This blog hasn't been bad but honestly, I'm not so sure I will keep up with it once this class is over with. I don't mind doing this blog but I only signed up for it because of the class and I really don't post anything on it except for when we need to do it for class. Maybe once we are done with the term and the new one starts, I'll see where I am with everything in my life. I may need this blog as a release for stress or just to babble! I'm not really sure, between school, work, and trying to plan a wedding, I just may want to babble on here to get it all out! Anyways, it's been a fun ride, but for now it's time to get off!! Talk to you all later!!

It's week 7 of this class and we are almost done. I'm not really sure how I feel about the class, I don't hate it, but it's not my favorite (no offense Prof. Hall). I just can't get into the writing of a research paper, I would rather write like this, no topic really just rambling on. With the research paper, first you need to do the research, then read everything, jot down notes, then construct the paper. It's just too many steps, too much time involved and it's really not fun for me. Plus writing a research paper isn't really going to help me in my future career. I mean if I have to write a research paper once I find a job, I think I'll cry. It's just that simple. I think the professor is good, but I just can't get into a research paper, I had this same issue in comp 1 as well, although an informative paper is much easier than an argumentative paper. Anyways, I will keep working on the paper and I will try my hardest to enjoy myself with it. Hope your all having a fun time with your papers!!

Not liking my life these days

Okay, here it goes! This past semester for me has been really hard and it's this class in particular that is giving me the most headaches. I'm not sure why I can't just sit down and get this paper done, but whenever I try to work on it, my mind goes blank, I can never seem to remember what I just read in my research, and I get frustrated and mad with myself over it!!! I didn't really have this issue in Comp 1, I mean I never really liked to write papers but I did okay with it in that class, my professor even said it was a good paper. I guess because the timing of this class with whats gone on in my personal life, hasn't made it easier for me. I just got engaged in February and since then I just want to spend my time with my fiancee and my future stepson. It's been really hard to get motivated for a class that I'm not very fond of on principle, meaning I don't really like to write ever, so I guess that's the issue for me. I'm getting the work done, but It's taking me twice as long. The writer's block is not great either, but that is starting to fade for me, I'm just going to have to lock myself up in the office, and plug away at it!! It also hasn't helped being sick off and on this semester either!!

Geez, where to start? I guess you could say that school has influenced my life greatly and mostly for the better. I decided to go back to school, which I have never done by the way, after 20 years! It wasn't a difficult decision really, I always knew that I wanted a degree so I could get a better job, I just wasn't sure what to go to school for. So I started to research online schools and that's when I found Kaplan University. The programs sounded really interesting, especially the Health Information Technology degree, I was very intrigued by this one. I thought to myself, it's a great field to get into, I work in a pharmacy now so it seemed logical, and I said okay, I'll do it! I just didn't realize how much time and money it would take! I don't always have a lot of free time because I work in a retail pharmacy so my hours are never the same from one week to the next, I do usually have my weekends off, so that is nice. I've recently become engaged, so I have even more motivation now to finish school so I can have a better life with my fiancee. We've been together for almost 5 years, and he was a big part of why I decided to go back to school. We both work for the same company, and he knows how difficult it is working the hours I do. He was, and has been, extremely supportive of my schooling, I think that's why I feel bad sometimes telling no I can't spend time with you now because of school work. He understands that this is important to me and for us, it's just hard sometimes that's all. Anyways, school is the biggest influence now for me, I always have to think of what I need to get done for school before I make plans, whether it's for a night out; vacations - extended or just weekend getaways; or just hanging out with friends, I'm learning how to prioritize things better though. It was really hard when I first started back in July of last year to try and balance my life with school and work, but I think I've done okay so far!!

Well another week has gone by and nothing new has happened. I still feel like I can't get ahead with my school work, but I think that will be a constant feeling unfortunately :(!!! I just got finished with my initial post for Comp class and I still have work to do for my Intro to Health Info class, finishing up laundry, trying to pick up the house a little and maybe eat something in there as well!!! Any ways, I better get on with finishing my homework so I can maybe go out tonight with friends! Have a great week everyone!!