Catch Up.

Today is my wonderful mother's birthday.  I'll never be able to repay her for all she's done for me & our family, but I'll be damned if I don't try.  My heart swells with love and admiration for my mother. 

My mom with my Uncle

Today my Bible as Lit. teacher chose eight students to enter work into the 2012 College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium.  I was one of those chosen.  I am very honored and excited about this; however, the fact that I have to present my research from this class in front of a panel of judges absolutely terrifies me!  The date is in February, so wish me luck!


Also, I found out that the article I was asked to write for JSU's student newspaper, The Chanticleer, made the front page of tomorrow's edition!  I know it's just a small newspaper, but an accomplishment, nonetheless.

As the fall semester is drawing to a close, I can't help but feel that overwhelming anxiety that other students are feeling.  This semester I've learned the difference between a community college and a university.  While I definitely learned so much & enjoyed my community college experience, it definitely did not prepare me for the vast difference between it and JSU.  I just have my work cut out for me at JSU, and while it is so much more work than at GSCC, I feel like I've still learned and retained the majority of the information I've studied.  (Yes, William Shakespeare, that statement includes you.)

This semester I've learned that as my child has grown and has developed his personality more.  Because of this, I've realized that it's a lot harder to be a Super Mom- in the sense that I can't always do things that I want to do, the stuff I did before the hellion was old enough to tell me his wants.  This decline from the Super Mom is not something that I loathe; it is something that I've come to embrace because I get to witness the joy on my hellion's face as he discovers new adventures every day.

This semester I've (finally!) learned that it's ok to get a C.  (Even if I really do hate that it's going to bring down my GPA.)

This semester I've learned that I don't absolutely hate Shakespeare.  He's actually a pretty cool guy.  I still hate reading plays though.

This semester I've learned that I really don't have a firm understanding of grammar like I thought I did.  I blame my advanced grammar teacher for making me feel stupid.  & I think that's why I didn't like the class as much as I thought I would.

This semester I've learned that the Bible has some really interesting lesser-known stories, ones that aren't taught in most churches.

This semester I've come to appreciate Native American literature.  Native American author Sherman Alexie has made the list for one of my favorite authors.  If you've never read anything by him check out his novel, Reservation Blues.  I really enjoyed his work.

I've spoken with my tkd instructor about taking private lessons next semester to better coincide with my work and school schedule, and he's agreed!  Hopefully I can get back on track with that & working out regularly at the gym.

I have a little four-year-old hellion who is demanding his bedtime attention, so I must leave on that note.  Hopefully I will get to catch up more frequently.