Mom's in College!

Forgive me my bloggettes ,  it's been a few days since my last blog.   Have to say I was not certain how my first week would be or what to expect, but I am feeling, so far, confident.  I scored 100% on both quizzes (woot!), so that probably had something to do with boosting the confidence.  My counselor, Alysha, spoke with me yesterday and said she noticed (she keeps tabs on my progress, can't get away with anything these days lol!) I was having a good week.  All I can advise is if anyone else wants to do this is to stay focused, keep organized, complete assignments ahead of time so you are not overwhelmed to get done by end of your week, and remember to take a breather by going outside, breath  the air and look at the sky .  At least that's what helps me.  And remember, if you do become overwhelmed, no matter if it be in college or whatever in life, there is help available.  That help may come by you reaching out to friends in some way, communicating to your instructor o

I'm glad to report an update on yesterday's quiz - grade 100%! That is what I strive for, and believe me when I say there is NO one harder on myself, but myself. I was stubborn as a child, and if told by someone I couldn't do something then I did it anyway! (drove my mom crazy(ier)) However, if you feel self-doubt creeping up on you, remember what I said yesterday, "we are not alone in the universe...".  I may have been wittily referencing that show " The X-Files ", but I was trying to make a point too.  That is why I started this blog because if there is someone out there who starts to feel inadequate about their own journey or uncertain of how to get it started, you have someone to talk to.  I may not have all the answers but I can offer support or research like I did for myself to offer options.  So, who has a question for me? ~until tomorrow my bloggettes ~~

After successfully completing my 1st day Tuesday with the required " Introduction " posting and replies, I studied my first chapter until very late and took 4 pages of notes even!  So today on my 2nd day I decided to take the first quiz but every time I would try to post the online system would go down which was causing me a great deal of frustration (to say the least...).  I made a second attempt at the quiz for 20 questions, and I have to say this: their questions and multiple choice answers did not match with what I had read, studied and took notes of!  I guess this is a new learning curve I will have to get VERY used to... Since this is all new to me what I can share with you is this - if you have Microsoft Word or the like, take notes or key in your information there so if you are trying to do something online you do NOT have to re-write over again! Or even email yourself too if you do not have Word to use.  This will save you hours of frustration and not losing yo

Today is the first day of this exciting journey for me!  I am enrolled at Ashford University in Journalism and Mass Communication for a B. A. degree aiming which will direct me towards a job in Copy Editing or Writing or a media-related position.  It took me a LONG time to get here because of the roadblocks life has handed me.  Growing up in a restrictive religion we were highly discouraged from pursuing a further education.  That was my primary roadblock.  The others had to do with being a stay at home mom supporting my spouse in his work and interests, and the necessity of being that stay at home mom taking care of my first daughter who has a developmental delay disability.  After my divorce, the roadblocks continued.  One day recently I was told the best advice I've received by my best friend Dawn who said this: "Another four years are going to pass whether you enroll in college or not."  I made that decision that day I was not going to let another year pass regardle