I am scared to death of this class, as you can probaely can tell I can’t spell worth a crap. Not only that but my grammar is pour as well. I'm hopping with this class as well as my other four courses I will get better. So please bear with me while I'm doing this blogger thing and I hope you can read what I'm trying to say. I came to college to learn to better my life to hopefully improve my children’s life as well. As for now everything is crazy trying to get used to computers and classes as well as homework mixed with taken care of my family? I have made up my mind not to give up not to say that I can't. I know it seems like I'm way behind on just the everyday normal thins like spelling and grammar, but in my eyes I have already come a long ways. I was 14 years old when I got married and had my first kid because of that I had to get a job and grow up a lot faster then I should. My world was no longer about school it was about learning how to be a mom and a wife. Years went by and my kids are 18, 10, and twin 4 year olds. I see how I not being able to help my 10 year old with his homework was a problem. My daughter was 18 and was leaving so I no longer was able to have her help her brother out. It was going to be all up to me and I did not want my son to fail at school because of me. I knew that if I wanted my son to have a better life I was going to have to show him how. I started taking GED classes over a year ago and when I first started I could not multiply, spell, or write an essay. I had a lot of things to learn but I was not going to give up. I wanted my kids to see how important school was in life and this was something I had to show them not just tell them. I worked really hard and I got my GED as well as to scholarships. I could now help my son out with all kinds of stuff while he helps me with my spelling. I also decided that I was no longer going to work my butt of for $7 dollars an hour any more. I was going to show my son that you can be anything you want to be. So here I am with all of you trying to just make the grade. Knowing that I will have to work hard and put my schooling on the top of my list, (after my family a course). Knowing, that I will not give up that I will give it my all no matter what the outcome is. I will be proud of myself for the steps I have taking never looking back but always looking forward.
Wow! I just have to say that you are an amazing person for all that you have done for your family. I can't imagine what it has been like for you having to grow up for fast at a young age. I like reading through people's blogs because I can get a better understanding of their life and all that they've been through. I think it's great that you've taken that step to go back to school and having a family! I know already that you are going to go far in life, even if you've been through a lot of life already ( not saying you're old please don't take it that way! Ha!) I'm just 19 and really haven't been completely out in the world yet. With still living at home, and not having a family, I can see that you have had a lot on your plate. Whatever you do, don't give up. There are so many people on the campus that are ready and willing to help you with anything you need. Whether its computer skills or writing skills, they're there. I was really nervous coming into this class as well. I don't like writing at all unless I have to. Ha! We're all in this together and we can all help each other out so we can pass the course (: I just think it's so amazing that you're wanting to better your life and your kid's life as well. Even when the going gets tough just keep looking toward your goal and know you're doing the right thing! You sound like an amazing women and I'm looking forward to talking to you more in class. -T.
ReplyDeleteI applaud what you are doing! There are not a lot of people out there that would be able to take on a full load of school, family, and a job like you have. You are not alone with the computer skills as I have had a tough time trying to figure out my blog as well, today is Monday night and this is the first time I have been able to figure out how to post my reading response. Technically, I am a high school senior still as I am taking post-secondary courses so this is a HUGE transition for me, I feel like I'm drowning in all of this work from my classes. Keep up the hard work and dedication and I hope the best for you! Our class as a whole has to be able to stick together, I think if we all help each other out we should all pass with flying colors. See you in class.
ReplyDeleteI understand how everyone feels with the computer skills. I felt stupid when I called our teacher on Saturday, just to ask how to make a post. That wasn't the bad part I took over five minutes of her time. She tried to tell me step by step how to do it. Not to be rude but it didn't help as much as she thought it did. Well need less to say I figured it out, however I spent almost the whole day doing so. Well now its 11:00 P.M, and i still am unsure of what is required by tomorrow at 8:00 A.M!! I also just want you to know I feel uncomfortable doing these classes. My grammar isn't anything to brag upon, and I'm by far not the greatest speller! I also wanna say that I'm impressed, by what you went through. I find it incredible that your as strong as you are. Keep it up girl it should pay off. ;)
ReplyDeleteDustin, you told me you got it. I cannot help you if you tell me the exact opposite! I don't care that my students call me, either. It is part of my job :)
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