Thomas Edison State College

One change that has happened since my last post in August is that I transferred from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Edison State College. I mentioned this in a previous post, but I had no idea how it was going to work then. Luckily, I only had to complete 19 hours of electives to be finished with my degree! The semester seemed like an uphill battle though because I had a lot of work to do in order to get those 19 hours.

I am proud to say now that I am FINISHED! Well, at least on my end. All the paperwork has to be approved for me to get my diploma in March, plus my "mentors" have yet to grade my work. I am praying hard that everything works itself out.

Overall I am happy with my decision to transfer to an online school. Like anything there are pros and cons.

PROS:
-I was able to finish my degree sooner which allowed me to avoid so many student loans I would have incurred.

-From my point of view the students are much more mature. I have taken online classes through SFA and the students there felt like they could speak to the instructor however they wanted because they weren't face-to-face. Thomas Edison's students were there because they wanted to learn...probably because they are older.

-Online classes force you to read the textbook, so I think I learned a lot more in these classes than I have in face-to-face ones.

CONS:
- I do not get a graduation ceremony. All of my college career I have looked forward to the day I would walk across that stage, so I am sad about that.

-I do not like to write! All of the work consisted of reading and writing. Boring.

-I missed the interaction between my classmates and professors. I felt that very little experience on the instructors part was incorporated into the class.

Now that I am basically a college graduate, I look forward to just working and coming home to my husband, not schoolwork. After I get my diploma I plan to start a program so I can earn a teaching certificate.

In summary...Thomas Edison State College is the real reason I haven't blogged and I am glad I transferred because I.am.finished...basically.

I Must Be...Bored-Out-Of-My-Mind

6 Random Things About Me...

one. I am horrible at remembering lyrics. Instead, I make up my own.

two. Once I went to the WRONG family reunion. Yeah, a family reunion with total strangers. And while there, my "cousin" tried the following pick-up line on me: "Hey, do you wanna go walk in the graveyard?"

three. I.LOVE.TOMATOES. Spaghetti sauce. Pizza Sauce. Salsa. But I don't like tomato soup.

four. I hate wearing socks when I don't have to. I like for my feet to breathe.

five. I do not like to write, but I think I'm good at it.

six. Movies are a BIG DEAL to me. I don't like to miss previews. I hate pausing and stopping in the middle. And my favorite part of a movie is the very beginning when they show the production company in that far out, movie-like, now-is-the-beginning sort of way.

And because I care for my readers...a little bonus:

seven. Below is my favorite commercial of all time!

Brought to You By: The Number 5

I feel the love! These 3 fabulous individuals have tagged me: David Runnels , Susie Moore, and Artie Anderson. David said that I should play along so I'm not on his bad list or so that I can stay on his good list....or something to that effect. Either way I am super stoked to be tagged! Here are the rules:



1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.

2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.

3. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read the player’s blog.

4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.



WHAT WERE YOU DOING 5 YEARS AGO:

1. Suffering from a bad breakup with a guy. (...awkward...)

2. Looking for a summer job so that I could save some last minute money for college.

3. Gearing up for VBS at FUMC Lufkin where Justin and I would start hanging out together.

4. Squeezing in every opportunity to hang out with Diane Williams (now Sizemore) before she would leave for college.

5. Planning "Human Videos" with Amanda Cheavens (now Murley) for her church.



FIVE THINGS ON YOUR TO-DO LIST TODAY?

1. Vacuum the entire apartment. (my favorite chore...really.)

2. Laundry (yeah, like that will get done)

3. Walk the dogs.

4. Hang out with Justin and his sister.

5. Pay bills.



FIVE SNACKS YOU ENJOY?:

1. Chips and HOT Salsa

2. Popsicles (the kind you buy in a liquid pouch)

3. Sour Skittles

4. Wheat Thins and Laughing Cow Cheese (Low Fat Swiss)

5. Tomatoes



FIVE THINGS YOU WOULD DO IF YOU WERE A BILLIONAIRE:

1. Donate to various charities.

2. Tithe

3. Pay off debt!

4. Move out of this apartment!

5. Save for our future.



FIVE OF YOU BAD HABITS?:

1. I leave my shoes everywhere.

2. I don't call my friends/family enough.

3. Procrastination mega overload.

4. I don't hang up the clothes in a timely manner.(meaning they sit in the dryer or basket for a long long long time)

5. Every meal I will make a mess in some way....just watch.



FIVE PLACES WHERE YOU'VE LIVED:

1. Lufkin, TX (Central area)

2. Spring, TX (the big move for my family)

3. Lufkin, TX (more in the Lufkin area)

4. Lufkin, TX (back in the Central area)

5. Nacogdoches, TX (dorms, then aparment by myself, then apartment with my husband now)



FIVE JOBS YOU'VE HAD:

1. Cashier at Eckerd/CVS

2. Christian Life Center FUMC Lufkin

3. ETI Telemarketer (when it was called ETI)

4. IHOP Waitress

5. Radiologist's Assistant (now)



TAG YOU'RE IT!:

1. Maegan MELTON: She is such a fun person to hang out with. She is staying in Nacogdoches with her BRAND NEW husband, Philip. I hear we have more in common than we realize. AND I think she will have a lot to blog about in the near future!



2. Kalena Hanke: I secretly read her blog and I think she is a really really funny person with a beautiful heart.



3. Rhonda Romack: Duh. She's a Romack...need I say more? Oh, and I think she needs to find a little bit of time to blog something! I enjoy reading her blog.



4. Abigail: I secretly read her blog too. She is one of the two people who helped me get the wonderful job I have now. AND SHE BLOGS OFTEN!



5. Amanda Murley: She is my best friend who I miss a lot! And she needs to blog....even if it is a MySpace blog.

I Copy Justin Sometimes...

Justin and I have most of our classes together so...I need your help too! In our interpersonal communications class we are do a Perception Analysis. And that means I want to know what you think about me! People out there who read this and know me please answer the questions below. If you've already answered on Justin's blog you may not have to read the questions again because I copied them. :) Be HONEST!

1. What is your perception of me? How do you view me? What are my strengths and weaknesses?

2. What interactions and experiences with me have you had to form this idea?

3. Which of the categories would best describe me (if you feel multiple apply, then state the combination); sanguine (are enthusiastic, personable, and talkative, but they can exaggerate, restless, or be a bit egocentric), (cholerics are determined, have willpower, and are decisive, however, can be cruel, proud, and angry), (the melancholy temperament can include those who are sensitive, perfectionists, and self-sacrificing, but, they tend to be moody, critical, and seek revenge), or (phlegmatics are conservative, use dry humor, and are easy going, while they struggle with being stingy and indecisive). I understand you may not be able to answer this, and that’s ok. If you think you know enough about my temperament, than go ahead and answer the best you can.

Let me know if you have any questions about this and THANK YOU ahead of time for participating!!

****Notice: Justin has an appointment with his retina doctor tomorrow in Dallas. Please pray for our safety, and for Justin's results. His vision hasn't gotten any better. We hope to have some answers tomorrow....and we pray that they are good answers!!****

Why Not...

Four Jobs You Have Had In Your Life:
1) Eckerd/CVS
2) Christian Life Center Staff
3) Telemarketing
4) IHOP

Four Movies You Would Watch Over and Over:
1) My Best Friend's Wedding
2) The Day After Tommorrow
3) Scream
4) Final Destination (I like all of them)

Four Places You Have Lived:
1) Central, TX
2) Spring, TX
3) Lufkin, TX
4) Nacogdoches, TX

Four TV Shows You Love to Watch:
1) American Idol
2) Desperate Housewives
3) Trading Spouses
4) Dr. Phil

Four Places You Have Been On Vacation:
1) Houston, TX
2) Roseland, TX
3) Eureka Springs, Arkansas
4) San Antonio, TX

Four Websites I Visit Daily:
1) Justin
2) Todd
3) Paul
4) Tracy

Four Of My Favorite Foods:
1) Taco Bell
2) Spaghetti
3) Cheesy Shells
4) Fruit

Four Places I Would Rather Be Right Now:
1) in my bed (it is so cold and rainy and dark today...)
2) Walt Disney World (well, not right now b/c it is rainy)
3) eating
4) somewhere tropical

Tagged...

I could think of no better way to start off a blog than to get tagged by Paul James and have to list 5 of my weirdest habits. So, with no further adou (or however you spell it):


1. I only eat one thing at a time on my plate.
2. I have to have a fan or noisemaker on to sleep, but I can't sleep with the TV on.
3. I clean temporary files off my computer at least once a day.
4. I read instruction manuals to EVERYTHING!
5. I create profiles just to read people's blogs.

Alright, there ya have! Unfortunately just like every forward/chain letter there is a catch. (I CAN'T stand forwards and chain letters by the way.) Now I'm suppose to tag 6 more people. I'm really not sure if I even know 6 people well enough to tag them but here we go:

1. Ben West
2. Kathy Womack
3. Danielle Draemer
4. Holly Johnson

Man, only two more to go! Oh well, that's all for today...