I was not surprised by much of anything about this exercise except I actually spent less money than I had thought I would.
When it comes to money, I am most skilled at spending it.
I am least skilled at saving it.
I could create more income by using resources such as ebay to get rid of things I no longer have a want or need for.
I could spend less money on my afternoon coffee, tea spots.
I intend to do more to follow a budget.
I intend to put actual energy into making a budget and looking at it and following it each month.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
ct exercise 7
I made the discovery that I have a lot of skills that involve creativity and thinking on the spot. I can make alterations to designs or instructions fairly quickly when I need to. I can alter my thinking to simplify a task and make alterations to directions to make things fit. As in with sewing or cooking, I can alter a pattern to work with different fabrics or alter a recipe and cooking times to work with different ingredients still following the basic design. This can work well in the work environment because it means I can problem solve pretty well.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
journal entry 19
As exam time gets closer, one thing I notice that I do is...
not study that subject any more than normal.
When it comes to taking tests, I have trouble...
concentrating on anything
the night before a test, I usually feel...
nothing or numb
the morning of a test I usually feel...
excited
During a test I usually feel...
dull or bored
After a test I usually feel
excited or anxious that it's over
When I learn a test score, I usually feel...
resolved. It's over stop thinking about it. Or learn from the mistakes
not study that subject any more than normal.
When it comes to taking tests, I have trouble...
concentrating on anything
the night before a test, I usually feel...
nothing or numb
the morning of a test I usually feel...
excited
During a test I usually feel...
dull or bored
After a test I usually feel
excited or anxious that it's over
When I learn a test score, I usually feel...
resolved. It's over stop thinking about it. Or learn from the mistakes
journal entry 18
my excuses for not studying are usually along the lines of
I'm tired, I can't focus, I'm frustrated, I have other things to do, I know the material well enough, the material isn't interesting to me
I discovered that all of my excuses are basic, simple and come down to "just do it!"
I have other things to do is my biggest excuse. I need to make time to study.
I'm tired, I can't focus, I'm frustrated, I have other things to do, I know the material well enough, the material isn't interesting to me
I discovered that all of my excuses are basic, simple and come down to "just do it!"
I have other things to do is my biggest excuse. I need to make time to study.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
critical thinking I statements
There really is only one thing about school that bothers me very much. I am sure I will get over it. But you wanted something that bothers me so here it is. My petty little gripe.
I am irritated but the way our schedule changes to accommodate other people here but not us. It is unfair that we have to move classrooms just to make other people happy. If there was a reasonable reason for it I wouldn't mind so much but there really isn't.
I have noticed that we have to switch room throughout the day to accommodate other people. It frustrates me that our times and rooms have changed more than once. It would be more fair if we had a specific room for our class, like all of the other classes.
I am irritated but the way our schedule changes to accommodate other people here but not us. It is unfair that we have to move classrooms just to make other people happy. If there was a reasonable reason for it I wouldn't mind so much but there really isn't.
I have noticed that we have to switch room throughout the day to accommodate other people. It frustrates me that our times and rooms have changed more than once. It would be more fair if we had a specific room for our class, like all of the other classes.
Friday, April 22, 2011
journal entry 10
I have discovered but also have known, I get very frustrated when I can't remember something. I can not really think of a specific time I tried to remember something.
Things I would try to put to use from this chapter will be Page 123 make it meaningful; page 125 write it down; page 126 escape short term memory trap; page 125 engage my emotions; and page 123 relax. I already am one to write things down. Its a habit I got into as a child. My parents are list makers too. It has always worked for me to write things down.
Things I would try to put to use from this chapter will be Page 123 make it meaningful; page 125 write it down; page 126 escape short term memory trap; page 125 engage my emotions; and page 123 relax. I already am one to write things down. Its a habit I got into as a child. My parents are list makers too. It has always worked for me to write things down.
Monday, April 18, 2011
journal entry 8
I can not think of a time that i was rushed to finish a project really. I am a very punctual person and always try to make sure I get things done on time. I usually am very ahead of time. If I know when something needs to be done, it will get done when I get the assignment or project. Then I don't have to worry about it.
Things I may use from the chapter are manage interruptions, page 102; and handle it now, page 107. Although I generally do "handle it now". Its just not in my nature to leave a lot of things to the last minute, unless its house work!
Things I may use from the chapter are manage interruptions, page 102; and handle it now, page 107. Although I generally do "handle it now". Its just not in my nature to leave a lot of things to the last minute, unless its house work!
Friday, April 15, 2011
journal entry 5
I have learned in the past by working alone in a quiet place.
By doing something. trying out a process on my own.
I got the big picture and then got the details.
I have always been a doing learner. I learn my doing. One good demonstration is usually good for me.
By doing something. trying out a process on my own.
I got the big picture and then got the details.
I have always been a doing learner. I learn my doing. One good demonstration is usually good for me.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
journal entry 4
1. Reflects by abilities and areas that I know I need to work on.
2. Doesn't really surprise me. I am pretty aware of my strengths and weaknesses.
3. Health. I have no choice. My life literally depends on it. I am diabetic so I have to be health concious.
notes, I have always taken notes to remember things.
4. career planning, money. These are two vital areas of my life that I am not really good with.
I want to find more ways to put my education to use to further my career or to find a career that will allow me to actually put money away for Matthew to go to college and to perhaps buy a house. My ultimate dream is to own a home of my own.
2. Doesn't really surprise me. I am pretty aware of my strengths and weaknesses.
3. Health. I have no choice. My life literally depends on it. I am diabetic so I have to be health concious.
notes, I have always taken notes to remember things.
4. career planning, money. These are two vital areas of my life that I am not really good with.
I want to find more ways to put my education to use to further my career or to find a career that will allow me to actually put money away for Matthew to go to college and to perhaps buy a house. My ultimate dream is to own a home of my own.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Journal entry 3 exercise
I enjoy learning. That is something I possess that will help me with school.
I want and need to improve my career planning.
I can use chapter 2, ways tolearn about careers, create your career, and explore career assesments to get somewhere with this.
I want and need to improve my career planning.
I can use chapter 2, ways tolearn about careers, create your career, and explore career assesments to get somewhere with this.
Just a thought on this class.
So far, I am enjoying this class. The discovery wheel is great. It is very helpful to me to put all of my strengths and weaknesses on paper and see them for what the really are. I can't hide from the physical truth or deny it.
The blogging in interesting as it causes me to think on a particular level which I don't always do.
The blogging in interesting as it causes me to think on a particular level which I don't always do.
what i want from my education
I want to learn something new and expand my skills and grow as a person. I want to be able to find a job that will pay the rent and get ahead. I want to get into the position of not living hand to mouth and day to day.
I also want to gain some confidence and stability.
My purpose for being in school is gaining a set of skills to create a better more successful and stable career.
I also want to gain some confidence and stability.
My purpose for being in school is gaining a set of skills to create a better more successful and stable career.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Recalling excellence
I discovered that I do certain things very well. Some of the things I find I do quite well are crafts. I love to sew. I found that I can make teddy bears and stuffed animals very well. Each one becomes its own little character, with his or her own name. I dress them, give them accessories, and each one has a story. I used to sell my characters as a set of 4 bears and 5 rabbits. The bears were Ivan and Yvonne D'Bear and Krissi and Henry bear were the children. The rabbits were Rex and Madge Rabbit, with the children named Fleur, Ben, and Flora. These were great fun, and made some spending money for me.
I found this past time living in Australia. I was married and trying to get my residency so was not allowed to work in that country. My husband travelled with work and I went with him everywhere. I found that I had a great outlet in many of the towns we went to for these little characters. People loved them.
I felt a great sense of satisfaction doing this and I loved embellishing the stories. The stories grew for quite some time. I have recently rediscovered the joy of making my rabbits. I posted a picture of one on my facebook page and immediately had 2 offers from people to buy them. I feel hugely satisfied and extremely happy when I sew and do other crafts. It's something I know I do well and I enjoy. I make many of them for my son who is 5. He likes the stories I come up with for them too.
The only part of my crafts I am ever not satisfied with is the inability to make money at it. Or at least enough money to call it a job. Oh well, it's a bit on the side and lots of fun. And I am darn good at it.
I found this past time living in Australia. I was married and trying to get my residency so was not allowed to work in that country. My husband travelled with work and I went with him everywhere. I found that I had a great outlet in many of the towns we went to for these little characters. People loved them.
I felt a great sense of satisfaction doing this and I loved embellishing the stories. The stories grew for quite some time. I have recently rediscovered the joy of making my rabbits. I posted a picture of one on my facebook page and immediately had 2 offers from people to buy them. I feel hugely satisfied and extremely happy when I sew and do other crafts. It's something I know I do well and I enjoy. I make many of them for my son who is 5. He likes the stories I come up with for them too.
The only part of my crafts I am ever not satisfied with is the inability to make money at it. Or at least enough money to call it a job. Oh well, it's a bit on the side and lots of fun. And I am darn good at it.
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