Today I went up to the school to turn in my books. I didn't need to keep any of the books but I wasn't sure about two books since they are considered workbooks and I did write in them. But, at the last minute as I was walking out the door, I decided to take all three of my books. I'm glad I did, they bought back two of them. Of course what they gave me for them wasn't even half of what I paid for my used English book! Something is better then nothing and the refund will pay for the book and weekly journals I need for my P.E. class. I won't need to go up there again until June 1.
I'm off to meet with a friend for lunch, we don't get to do this very often (she has four kids and I'm normally in classes). Have a great week!

Grades are posted! I already had my grade for my first class, actually knew that I had an A in that class since Spring Break. I worked for my grade in English, learning all of the MLA formatting and how to do works cited and so much more, I really wanted to earn an A in this class. When I woke up this morning I had been dreaming that my teacher said he wasn't happy with my last paper. First thing I did was log online to check if grades had been posted yet, but they weren't. Anyway, just checked and it's an...A! So, one semester down and many more to go.

Two days into my summer break and I was looking forward to sleeping in just a little, but no such luck. At least I didn't get up at 4:45am like yesterday! Today, I finally got up around 5:30am, but I had been awake for an hour or so. The good thing about early mornings is that I'm getting a lot accomplished on my "To-Do" list I prepared over the weekend.

I might have four weeks off from school, but my thoughts aren't far from being there. I'll be taking summer classes and one class is a P.E. walk/jog. I've never been able to jog due to asthma and other physical disadvantages (namely, there are no support tops on the market that truly eliminates bounce which is painful!). However, I decided that I would try what is called a wog, I walk a block, jog a block. I started doing this on Mon. on my way home. Today, I did it both ways and covered 3 miles. No asthma symptoms and I feel great! I want to get an A in P.E. and even though I walk 12min. miles, I'm going to make sure that I get as many miles finished in whatever time limit we are given when it comes to testing. One of my teachers called me an over acheiver, but I don't think I'm an over acheiver, just a high acheiver. I do think it has something to do with being challenged and maybe a little bit of competitiveness on my part. The funny thing about that is that I only compete with myself.

I've always taught on one of the scriptures that tells up, to whom much is given, much is required. I believe that much has been given to me and I want to give back to the Lord in whatever way I can. If that means setting my goals high and working to acheive them, it's all for the glory of the Lord. When I taught in our church's Missionette program, we had a scripture that really stuck with me; "whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might!" Between those two scriptures, I feel driven to press on for the goals I believe have been set before me.

love and blessings!

I don't have classes today and it feels kind of strange, like I'm running behind or something. However, I will be going in today as I need to finalize my Fall schedule and then meet with one of the young girls I have developed a mentoring relationship with. I'm going to miss seeing my classmates M-W-F as well as my English Professor. I shared with a friend how my last couple of weeks have been this semester. I wasn't sure if everyone felt like I was feeling or if I have just been emotional for other reasons. As I reflect back on my past school years, I always did get emotional toward the end of each year. I have always loved being in school to learn, but I also developed close relationships with my classmates. As a child, my Dad was military and that meant we moved a lot (12 schools in 12 yrs.). This meant that I might not see my classmates the following year and would have to start all over again and build new relationships. While I won't be moving away from college, this learning experience is just different. I think the biggest difference has been due to my English Professor. I shared with a friend about my class and she said that I have had an unusual semester and should cherish the experience. She said that there was more to the whole experience and then she suggested that it may have been that my teacher hadn't reached burnout yet, but that he most likely will in future semesters. I hope not, he really contributed a lot in the class and for my first college experience.

Now, I need to plan out my four weeks off from school. I have lots to do, some of it is helping to prepare for our grandaugther who is expected July 2. Her daddy slept in a cradle for his first three months and we are passing it on so that Kayleigh will be sleeping in it. I'll be sewing all new bedding for it, pinks and whites of course!

I may not post very often during this time off since the whole idea of this blog is to talk about my college experience. However, don't count on that! For those of you who know me well, you know that I can talk and writing is the next best thing to talking. On that note, thanks goes to everyone who has supported me as I have begun this journey. You have all been such a blessing to me.
Love you!