Keeping it in Your Words....

It is hard for me to imagine the theft of others ideas or words. I find that plagerism is something that is dissapointing on both ends of the spectrum. Although it is sometimes hard to put words down on paper without partially taking information from the author, you should at least give the author the recognition for their work.
When writing, it is easiest for me to write down what I am thinking and then read it outloud. By reading it outloud I hear what had been wrote and decide if it makes sense or not. It is also good to remember that there is always room for improvement, do not ever go with your first idea. Unless of course if it is a super fantastic idea that you cant live with changing ;). Stealing ideas from others is in a way hurting yourself, mostly because you have not taken the time to learn the material. I think it is good to exercise your mind to gain more knowledge and it will help for a better paper if you know what you are talking about.

Online Learning

As I had posted earlier, the convenience of online learning helps when you are a full time working mother. Or, I am sure in other instances it would be convenient as well. It is unfortunate that I can not meet any of my fellow classmates, but this is what goes with online learning.

This works for me because I already do not get enough time with my family, and I can spend time with them while doing my course work. It is sometimes hard to juggle all of the things on my plate, but with time management I give my self so much time for each thing that I need to do throughout the day. I usually like to spend about 2-3 hours on my course work a day. It is usual that you will find me with my head in a book or typing on a laptop at work during my breaks and lunch hour.

What a Recession??

So, it is apparent that we are in a recession. As I see the bills stack up and no money in my bank account to pay them, it is now clear to me what a recession really is. But wait, I am confused as to why the cost of everything keeps going up? You would think that, maybe, considering the recession, companies would start to lower their prices so that "we" as consumers could dig into our already empty pockets to buy something.

It saddens me of the global world to keep wanting more-more money, more possessions- everything has to be bigger and better than what your neighbor has. I say, take a step back and realize what you already have. I may not have much, but what I do have is more important than any possession will ever be. I have the smile, giggles, and snuggles of my daughter that will outlast any recession. I have the kiss of my love in the morning that makes any money troubles seem like it is non-existent. I have the beauty that surrounds me that I find in every color of nature. This is what will outlast any recession, and these are all things that will withstand the curve balls of life.

A Simple Hello....

It seems as though the virtual world is becoming a replacement for the interaction of human beings. Even though I find it very convenient to join an online learning class, it is sometimes almost upsetting that I cannot actually meet the great minds that I am interacting with.
In anywhich way, I would like to say hello to each and everyone of you with a handshake of the virtual world.