It is hard to believe this term is nearly over. I walk away having learned much. It has been many years since I hugged a teacher. But I did tonight. Next Tuesday I will take all my finals and then get ready to start the next set of classes. I think I may try to take on more in the Spring semesters. I like A's but, I also like getting done in good time. Three a term, might be good. Then again, I do not want to burn out again... I need a good academic advisor who won't let me push too hard. If it were Danny, he would tell me that I needed to slow down and take only two a term. I should let that be my guide. three a term would have me graduated in less than two years. Two a term might be all I need.
One day and step at a time.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Evening Muse
Tonight I came home from class to my family. The dishes are still waiting to be washed, the laundry always needs rotating, and the kids needed my care. My husband does his best, but nothing replaces Mom.
Soon Daniel and I will be switching up our roles quite a bit. In the last few weeks Daniel has begun the process of applying for his master's program. We will both be taking part-time jobs and working to support the family while both of us complete our education. The work and preparations before us seem daunting but, I know this is the path we need to take. I feel a quiet peace regarding our plans and I think this will bring us closer together as a family. For now we scholarship search and watch to see what will happen.
Another road, another adventure. Who knows where this road will go.
Soon Daniel and I will be switching up our roles quite a bit. In the last few weeks Daniel has begun the process of applying for his master's program. We will both be taking part-time jobs and working to support the family while both of us complete our education. The work and preparations before us seem daunting but, I know this is the path we need to take. I feel a quiet peace regarding our plans and I think this will bring us closer together as a family. For now we scholarship search and watch to see what will happen.
Another road, another adventure. Who knows where this road will go.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Scholarship Hunting
Tonight I spent 3 hours scholarship searching... Often I wonder if this journey is worth it. Is it fair to my children, as well as to myself, to push forward with my education and finish my degree? I believe that it is a worthy goal. I finally feel at home again. This journey has taken me on quite an adventure. In about 2.5 years, I should finally finish. I walk this road for myself and to show my children the importance of completing their education.
Lately I have thought much about my final goal of a ranch where I could help troubled kids to work for a better life. It's idealistic, but, I have had this idea since I was in High School. this was my original 'dream job' and everything seems to be pointing me back that way.
One day, this journey will bring us to a resting point. For now, I take joy in the adventure of this journey.
Kellie
Lately I have thought much about my final goal of a ranch where I could help troubled kids to work for a better life. It's idealistic, but, I have had this idea since I was in High School. this was my original 'dream job' and everything seems to be pointing me back that way.
One day, this journey will bring us to a resting point. For now, I take joy in the adventure of this journey.
Kellie
Thursday, August 28, 2014
At the edge of a new day
It's 11:14pm and as today drifts into tomorrow, I contemplate the dawn. Due to my human relations class, and all the personality testing, I have pondered on what my core personality really is.
I'm still very much an INFP (Briggs-Myers). But I'm also a "Peaceful Phlegmatic" (Personality Plus). At my core, I am simply a painfully shy person who tries to live the law of consecration, every day.
With that description of myself, I feel an explanation of "the Law of Consecration" is on order. The law of Consecration is the idea/philosophy where I consecrate, or set apart, all that I have and am to the good of all mankind. This means I view worldly possessions and personal gifts/talents as the means to help others and make the world a better place. Ironically, that is the line my husband said that got my attention when we met the second time... that is probably why I married him.
I don't see myself in the individualistic manner of western thinking but rather in the collectivist view of eastern philosophy. Why? I have no idea... It is just the way I think.
Back to the contemplation of my personality, as an introvert I enjoyed the social gathering at school. That is I enjoyed it so long as I could sit quietly and interact lazily with a few others at a time. Ironically, part of my diagnosis includes "social phobia" because I refused consistently to go to groups made up of people who smoked while I struggled with my allergies. But I digress.
Introverts enjoy social gatherings, however, we enjoy to people watch and listen. Deriving our energy from our thoughts and solitude, rather than the crowded interactions with many others.
Just a few thoughts at the close of the day... As a new day fast approaches, knowing who you are at the core helps each of us to see the strengths and weaknesses of our personality and moods.
kmh
I'm still very much an INFP (Briggs-Myers). But I'm also a "Peaceful Phlegmatic" (Personality Plus). At my core, I am simply a painfully shy person who tries to live the law of consecration, every day.
With that description of myself, I feel an explanation of "the Law of Consecration" is on order. The law of Consecration is the idea/philosophy where I consecrate, or set apart, all that I have and am to the good of all mankind. This means I view worldly possessions and personal gifts/talents as the means to help others and make the world a better place. Ironically, that is the line my husband said that got my attention when we met the second time... that is probably why I married him.
I don't see myself in the individualistic manner of western thinking but rather in the collectivist view of eastern philosophy. Why? I have no idea... It is just the way I think.
Back to the contemplation of my personality, as an introvert I enjoyed the social gathering at school. That is I enjoyed it so long as I could sit quietly and interact lazily with a few others at a time. Ironically, part of my diagnosis includes "social phobia" because I refused consistently to go to groups made up of people who smoked while I struggled with my allergies. But I digress.
Introverts enjoy social gatherings, however, we enjoy to people watch and listen. Deriving our energy from our thoughts and solitude, rather than the crowded interactions with many others.
Just a few thoughts at the close of the day... As a new day fast approaches, knowing who you are at the core helps each of us to see the strengths and weaknesses of our personality and moods.
kmh
Monday, August 25, 2014
a Feeling of accomplishment
This morning I feel giddy and accomplished. I just finished editing my friend's life story. So often we forget to write things down for our children's children to come to know us. I think with this accomplishment, I shall work strenuously on my mid-term preparations and then finish the afghan waiting for me.
Each day is a new adventure, if we just look up and take hold of the wonder.
Each day is a new adventure, if we just look up and take hold of the wonder.
Killing Automatic Negative Thoughts
Dr. Amen said "Just because you have negative thoughts, doesn't mean you have to believe them."
http://store.amenclinics.com/books-and-media/media-type/cds/feel-better-fast-kill-the-ants-cd
In this CD he discusses teaching yourself to talk back to your brain to discard negative thoughts.
I like this CD. It teaches the same principles that our church teaches, when you have an unwanted thought get rid of it by choosing something better, something true.
http://store.amenclinics.com/books-and-media/media-type/cds/feel-better-fast-kill-the-ants-cd
In this CD he discusses teaching yourself to talk back to your brain to discard negative thoughts.
I like this CD. It teaches the same principles that our church teaches, when you have an unwanted thought get rid of it by choosing something better, something true.
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