Week 5

Well it must be that time of the semester because I have several tests this week! It seems like all of the instructors get together and plan one massive test week about three times a semester. I know that they don't really do that (do they?) but it sometimes feels like that. I just took my first Sociology test and it was a lot harder than I expected. It had a lot of application questions on it and so not only did you have to know the content, you also had to apply it to a scenario. I really don't like those types of questions:( I am excited about the "I Believe" essay for this course. I read several online and they were so good. A couple of them were heart-wrenching, I just sat and cried. I hope that I can come up with something as inspirational as what I read so that I can move people as well. This is a shorter writing piece and I think a great way to introduce us into writing. I am really glad that we aren't starting off with like a 10 page paper:) Good luck to everyone and have a great week!

Week 4

I thought that I would get a head start this week and get my blog posts out of the way. I have a tendency to wait until the last minute to do things and so I have been telling myself for two weeks to do my posts at the beginning of the week. So here is my attempt at that. Today is officially the first day of Fall. I am excited to watch the leaves change. I think that the fall months are the most beautiful time of the year around here. There is nothing more stunning than the reflection of fully colored trees on the lake. I like the weather in the fall as well. I am a big outdoors type of person and so I love the summer and fall. Although the weather is still beautiful right now, I am not looking forward to colder days. I think that the mid 70's is great weather. Happy Autumn! Have a great week!

Week 3

Well another week has gone by and I am finally getting into the swing of things. I have figured out how to juggle my classes and when to delineate time to certain courses. It seems to me that having a system for everything and a routine makes things so much easier. This week has been great, this weekend not so much. I seem to be coming down with something, it is great that this is an online course and so I can "go" to class and not chance getting anyone sick. Also, I'm sure it is not safe to drive after taking a full dose of NyQuil. I'm really not sure if it is safe to walk from my bed out to the office, but I did it, and I think that I am making sense right now. For all those that may be starting to fall victim to the changing seasons, I hope that you feel better and for those that are escaping the dreaded cold season so far, Have a great weekend!

Week 2

Well, here it is! We are already in week 2. Time seems to go by so quickly in a web-based course. If I didn't have traditional courses as well, I don't think I would ever know what day it was. So far the semester has been good. I really enjoy all of my classes and they are topics that I am actually interested in. I dropped 2 classes and I am now down to 12 hours. At first I was a little disappointed in myself for requiring an additional semester, but it is worth it to me to know that I am not overdoing it. What is one more semester anyway? I don't really know what I want to do with my degree anyway, I just now that it is definitely an asset to have one. Hope everyone else's classes are going well too! Have a great weekend!

Introduction

Hi Everyone! My name is April Taylor. I wanted to introduce myself. I am 25 years old and have been married for almost 6 years. I am a senior with a major in Psychology and a minor in math. I also have my own company where I do real estate appraisals for homes, businesses and land tracts. I am excited to graduate and look forward to this course. Please feel free to respond and introduce yourself to me as well. Have a great day!!