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Pushing The Limits

This time I am really pushing the limits. I have two weeks to come up with three different papers and things are not looking good. Actually the final copy of one of the papers isn’t due until the 2oth, but I still need to come up with some kind of draft by the 9th. On the one hand… Continue reading Pushing The Limits

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“Life Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Wonderful”

Amen! Since I don’t have time for a long post today I wanted to share this from my daily Zelda wisdom that I received a few days ago. Yes, I’m rather obsessed with anything “bulldog”. I woke up feeling much better this morning and although I have this pesky cough atleast I’m not dealing with body… Continue reading “Life Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Wonderful”

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Option A: The Gym, Option B: Emotional Breakdown

Have you ever had one of those days where an overflow of emotions and tears seems to be just a blink away? Well this morning I nearly let my emotions get the best of me and the day could’ve easily turned into a disaster.   After my husband left for class I suddenly became so overwhelmed, emotional, and… Continue reading Option A: The Gym, Option B: Emotional Breakdown

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Graduation Is Closer Than I Expected

I was about to start some homework and remembered I hadn’t posted yet today. I got some really exciting news at school after visiting my advisor, I found out that if I stay on track with four classes per semester I could possibly graduate in Spring 2012! It’s so awesome to think that graduation day is… Continue reading Graduation Is Closer Than I Expected

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Why I Love February, Plus Other Life Events

February is one of my favorite months and not just because it’s my birthday month but because there are so many other celebrations that come rolling in, one right after the other, after Valentine’s Day. For starters on the 16th my parents celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. My parents have been through so many hurdles and happy moments during all these years and… Continue reading Why I Love February, Plus Other Life Events

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School: A combination of very interesting and confused

I’m writing this a day in advance because I am anticipating I won’t have time to post tomorrow (Wed). I’ll be at school all day and then my husband and I have plans to enjoy a nice dinner out at one of our favorite restaurants in celebration of post Valentine’s Day. For my Social Psychology class we have… Continue reading School: A combination of very interesting and confused

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Things Happen For A Reason

Sometimes what you believe you want most in life is not always what you need. Today I received an acceptance letter from CSU-Fullerton for Fall 2011. I remember how happy I was when I received that same letter last year for Fall 2010 and how surreal it felt to me that I’d finally be attending… Continue reading Things Happen For A Reason

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Bedtime is near…

This one is going to be brief. Its been a great day today.  I was able to workout in the morning and then my husband made me a yummy breakfast to eat en route to school. Speaking of school, I’m happy to report that this week there were no headaches. I’m a little tired right… Continue reading Bedtime is near…

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Fear of Success & Transformation

Could fear of success & transformation been one of the reasons behind some of the bad choices I made at my Community College during my early 20s? According to one of my homework assignments it’s quite possible. Last night I was doing some reading for my Race, Class, Gender course and one of the articles made me… Continue reading Fear of Success & Transformation

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The Headache Mystery

I need to figure out the cause behind the headaches I’m getting every Monday and Wednesday – the days I happen to be at school. I’m truly baffled by this. I started classes last week and every Monday and Wednesday I leave school with a massive headache. Actually yesterday’s was a bit more mild. The first day of classes I thought it was because of… Continue reading The Headache Mystery