Hello everyone it is Friday December 18th. I'm doing really good today. I can't believe I have finished my 3rd term here at Kaplan. I have learned so much since deciding to go to school. This class especially has taught me how to write. I never thought of myself as a writer but here I am. It's been great meeting all of my classmates and exchanging ideas. I have really enjoyed you, Ms Perales. You have taught me so much and you are a great teacher. Well, I really don't have much to say except Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Karen

Hello everyone. My paper is finished but it's not long enough. I have been trying to add information but there is only so much I can add without repeating myself. I feel it is a good paper but I have to concentrate on the length. I may just go ahead and turn it in as is. I will not get an good grade but at lease I won't get a zero. Maybe I'll get an "A" for effort. lol. Anyway, it is Monday night December 14th and I'm getting excited about Christmas. I have sent out a few Christmas cards and bought a gift for the gift exchange where I live. It's so much fun. Well everyone, I'm going to sign off for tonight. I will be talking with you again next week. Have a wonderful week!!!

Karen

Hello it is Tuesday December 8th and I'm still playing catch up with my assignments. I'm getting there especially since I'm doing my blog. I completed my discussion but now I have to respond to 2 peers on their paper. I'm not looking forward to that at all but I'll do my best. I wish I wouldn't have gotten behind but I really didn't have a choice. Anyway, I'm here and I'm learning so much this term. I can't believe this term is almost over. I'm really looking forward to a break from school. I have to be honest about something. I have been thinking of dropping out of school. It just seems so overwhelming and confusing at times. I'm not sure if I can handle this pressure. I'm trying so hard but I just don't know. Please help me with this. I need some encouragement today. Thanks so much.

Karen

Hi everyone. It is Sunday evening December 6th and I'm back home from vacation in Florida. I am way behind on everything and wasn't sure where to start. It's pretty overwhelming when you get behind but I decided to start with my blog. I would like someone's feedback on my first draft. I posted it on the discussion board. I know I will get points taken off for not turning in my assignments on time but hey at lease I won't get a zero. I really don't have much to say. I really don't like the blog part of our class. Anyway everyone take care and see you in seminar this week.

Karen

It is Thursday night and I am very tired. I've been waking up at 2 in the morning and not able to go back to sleep. I hope tonight will be different. I worked on my rough draft today and I think I have done very well. I printed it out and let my mom read it and she thought it was very good. My topic is Bipolar Disorder and she said it told her alot about Bipolar that she didn't already know. I asked her if it flowed from one paragraph to another and she said that it did. I think that is very cool. I have learned so much since starting school. I can't believe how fast it goes. I was surprised that I was able to work on my paper yesterday and today but I just sat down and did it. I'm surprised at my grades in my 2 classes this term, but I always am surprised by my grades. I think I am doing really good considering I haven't been in school since 1974. Well, I welcome your comments and will see you at our next seminar. Good night all.

Karen

Unit 5 blog - 11/11/09

I've been working on my prewriting techniques this afternoon. I welcome your comments and suggestions. I hope I did it write but as with everything, it takes practice. I really haven't decided if I like this blog thing. I haven't gotten much out of it. I do read your blogs but nothing is standing out for me. We pretty much do the same thing on the discussion thread. Anyway, just expressing my opinion on the matter.

Karen

Hello Ms. Perales and class, well I am in one of my manic states. I have done so much research and have all this information and don't know what to do with it. If you could see me typing and walking around you would definately know what a manic episode is. Yes I am on medication, but medication only goes so far. I also have probably done this to myself by drinking lots of coffee today. You think? Duh!!!! Anyway, I had to get on here and start talking before I drive myself nuts. Anyway, please don't worry, I am okay. For real. At least I can think clearly enough to write on my blog. Good for me. Have a wonderful evening and I will "see" ya'll in class tonight.

Take care,

Karen