The Last Post

I really enjoyed taking Englisg 104 this year. I was forced to write a blog every week until the end of the semester. But being forced isn't always a bad thing. It actually helped me and in a few different ways.

The first being it got me to write. I haven't journaled since I was younger. To me, these internet blogs were a journal of some sort. Writing in a journal is one of the best ways to vent about things that are trapped in one's mind.

I was able to vent about a few things that were frustrating to me. This was a way to relax. By typing out about my frustrations I was able to get certain things off of my mind. At first i found these journals to be tedious. One more task that was added to my list of assignments eadh week.

But in turn it didn't feel like homework. I was looking at this task as an assignment instead of a release. It really goes to show how one's mindset going into things can really change the experience for the individual.

Transfering Troubles

So I decided to change my major to medical technology. Here at Concordia they do not offer this major. So I set out to find somewhere i could go for next semester. I looked into uw-waukesha.

I had a meeting and found out that some classes i took here would not transfer. This was frustrating to learn that I was now behind others in my field of study. I could have taken basic core classes that would transfer to uw-milwaukee but decided against it.

Uw- milwaukee was my final opyion near home. Only now I have less time to be accepted. Seeing as I took all the time to get into uw-waukesha but was now not attending there. I have applied online but am having trouble with my transcripts.

First I went to the office here to have them send one now and another after the semester was over. They sent it to the wrong place. So I have a hard copy in hand. I have set up an appointment with my advisor but the due date for applications is tomorrow. The whole process tosses you around and its hard setting up meetings while one is still in classes. I hope to have this all figured out by the end of the day today. Sometimes doing things the hard way pays off. I sure feel like I can handle more stress than before.

Headaches!

I hate headaches. Once it comes on it consumes my entire day. I am not the only one. My roommate also gets migraines and boy are they not enjoyable.

My father has medication for his chronic headaches, which I feel I may have inherited. The headaches that is not the medication. I take tylenol when they get to be too much to handle. Usually that doesn't take care of it.

It has been so bad before that I had to go in to see my doctor via an emergency. I felt stupid for going in for "just a headache". Although my headache was more that just any regular old headache. They gave me an instant shot in the butt with a painkiller.

It relieved my pain but I would not recommend a shot to the arse. They also prescribed me some medication which worked miracles. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you are having a chronic problem that over the counter medications can't cure, go see your doctor. It's what you are paying for.

2012

All the hype, do we belive it? This weekend i went to go see the new movie 2012. For those who do not already know, this is when the world as we know it is supposed to end. The history behind this is that the myans made a prediction many years ago that on 12-21-12 the world would end.

If we do decide to believe in this speculation, what should we do? Well if true, than we only have three years in which to live. Live is the key word. I feel that if I am to know my end I should make the best of my life as possible.

I want to experience all that our world does have to offer before it is too late. But how can I do this? What if the world really doesn't end? Than did I just set my self backwards? I wouldn't want to jeoprdize my education and life path thus far.

My advice is to try to enjoy these years as if they may be our last. Don't do anything too drastic. Such as drop out of school, or leave your family. Just do what one should always do and strive to be happy. For all we know this may end up like Y2K.

Tough Trees

Trees used to dominate the land. They could and still do live a long life. Growing each and every day taller and thicker. A tree is a very tough object; it can be used for many things.

We have been cutting trees down for many years. We use their wood to build sturdy objects. These can range from a table to a house. The wood creates a sturdy and strong surface. Even when not a full tree any more they still are very strong.

We also use trees, as a whole. Tree houses are made for children to play in. They are supported by the branches of the trees. Swings can also be tied to the tree. They support the weight of a human being.

These strong objects remain tough whether as a whole tree or just cut up pieces. They are used in many different ways. In each way that they are used, they are used because of their toughness. We should respect trees more, for they also provide heat and paper.

A picture tells a story

Pictures are all over the place. In family albulms, on Facebook, on the walls of your house and in your wallet. Why do we surround ourselves with pictures? It is because they tell a story.

But the story isn't one we can hear. Nor is it one that anybody outside of the picture could read. Only those involved in the overall moment which was captured in the picture know the story.

Memories are held within one's mind but are jogged by the image. Our brains hold a lot of memories. After some time the memories fade and new ones are put in place. The fading of the memories does not mean that they disapear forever.

Pictures are the best way for the mind to remeber. They can visually see the place, the people and the entire atmosphere of that day. Pictures are a permanent record of what happened. They hold the spark to one's memory.

Choices

How can one go about making a choice? Right now in my life, I have made the choice to attend college. This is both in order to further my education and to obtain a degree. This degree will show employers that i am knowledgable in a particular area.

Now I have to choose between a vast range of occupations. I know that I want to have a job that makes me happy. I still have no idea. I feel there is a lot of pressure of this decision.

If I go into the wrong career, I have wasted both time and money. Money being the more important of the two. I need to do research and lots of it before I make up my mind. This decision is more important than many others I have had to make in life.

All I want in life is to be happy. Isn't that the point of life? At first I thought a career that provided a good imcome would be the right decision. But why go to work just for the money? One thing that i have decided is to not go into a career for the wrong reasons. I will take my time and research all that I am interested in. Then I will make a decision.

You Can't Pick Your Family

Family is something that you'll have no matter what. They are your blood. Siblings in particular are the closest to you, blood-wise. All families are different. Some are closer than others while others are farther apart.

I always thought my family was farther apart. Now I'm talking about my immediate family. Mom, Dad, and sister. My sister and I have always been close, but as a family I felt distant. My sister moved out when she was 18. I was always out with my friends. This past weekend I realized my family is actually pretty close.

Maybe we don't see each other too much but we still love each other. Last Saturday my parents arrived back to town from vacation. (didn't take me) ha ha. Well my sister picked them up but they had no house key. It was 11pm and i came home to let them in. We all ended up hanging out till one, then my sister went home. It was really nice to have us all together again, laughing and having fun.

I am glad that my family works the way it does. Not everyone is so lucky. My friend was adopted, and his parents treat him like a servant. It's one thing to have to do chores, but doing all the yard work, house cleaning, and odd jobs. I can see why he isn't happy. Again he is much closer with his brother, even though they are not related. I feel bad that he didn't get to have a good relationship with his parents. Having a good family bond made me a stronger person. He had to tough it out. He just relied on support from friends. You can't pick your family.

My Advisor Experience

Upon entering Concordia University, I was accidentally placed as a bio-medical student. Really I was pre-pharmacy. Due to this mishap I didn't get the chance to meet my advisor. My chemistry teacher was the one who caught the mistake and told me.

Thanks to him I was able to change my schedule in time. Now the issue was finding and meeting with my true advisor. I found his name and e-mailed him through angel. I never recieved a response so I began to worry. A friend of mine who I met here told me where I could find his office.

I went and he wasn't in. He didn't have his office hours posted so I left and would try to attempt again to locate him. After my chemistry lab, I looked ito his office and he was there! Yes! His only free time was right then so I took the opportunity.

He was very informative and answered almost all of my questions. Before meeting with him I was unsure as to what exactly I wanted to do. Now I am sure i will stay in the pre-pharmacy program. It may have been difficult to find him but was well worth it. My advice to others if they have not yet met their advisor is to do so sooner than later. You never know what information might change your mind.

Historical Game

I would have to say that the Packers vs. Vikings game, which occured on Monday October 5th, is one that will be in the books. I myself do not watch much football and am sitting here right now watching in excitement. I feel that most Wisconsinites if not all the nation feels the same as I do.

Brett Farve became a legend. He was well known to all. He holds most of the all time records for quarterbacks. If he beats the Packers, he will be the only quarterback to defeat all the NFL teams. That's incredible!

What more could he ask for? Well this is where Wisconsin divides. Do we support Brett or the Packers? I myself can't choose and Minnesota is our rival. But here i am, not cheering for the Packers nor the Vikings but watching the excitement of it all.

This is a historical game. Whoever is not watching must either not know or just doesn't care. I am glad to say I watched it. Now when my children ask about our football history, I will have plenty to say. Go Brett, you old man. Yeah in the NFL forty-five is old!

Taco Bell HA HA not any more

So I decided to go to the lounge to type up my blog. Bad decision. There is wifi in the room but it doesn’t seem to work well with blogger.com. I had typed up an entire blog about my experience at a Taco Bell. Now I feel addressing this internet problem will help me cool down. Seeing as I put work into the last one and must still do another for grade.

So I had typed up the entire blog, went to hit post, and internet explorer couldn’t find the web page. WHAT!! So I clicked the back button and it was all gone. The entire blog. I was like really??

Here at school I also have problems with the My CUW web page as well. It may take me anywhere from three to twenty times to get onto my account. After that, getting on angel and my e-mail is just as hard. This is without exaggeration.

I know that there is nothing really to do. Maybe the internet in my room would be the safest. Yet this problem could still occur. Although this post is very different from my first attempt. I am glad I got this out of my system. I feel much better. Oh and to point out, typed this is word and saved it in case of another mishap.

Sleep! please....

Sleep is a necessity when it comes to college, yet it seems we just never get enough. I often wake up to the sound of students walking to class or the sun beaming into my eyes. I think, "awe man really i just want to shut my eyes and fall back to sleep. This is often a challenge.


Either my my starts thinking or my eyes have already seen the bright shine of the day. After coming out of my dream world, I'm back to reality. I could get up, eat breakfast, take a shower and start homework. But what i need is more sleep. It's not just the getting up but going to sleep.

Most college students are up pretty late working on assignments. I am one of them. There always seems like there is always more studying one can do. Now when i want to go to sleep, my roommate may still be up. This is a fact that i must bear. The T.V is on so i'll put my headphones on till I fall asleep.


I need more. I feel I would perform better. Why is there such a heavy feeling of a loss of sleep? Maybe I use up so much energy during the day working on school. How do i get my full re-charge? This issue i will tackle soon enough. I already started by finally buying a mattress pad. This I can tell you isn't enough.

Cats Vs. Dogs

I feel that cats are more easily trained and taken care of than dogs. Cats seem to almost train themselves. They know how to use the litter box pretty much at birth.

Their owner must clean the litter box regulaly and replenish the food and water dishes. They do not have to take them outside to go to the bathroom like they would with dogs. Cats also clean themselves, whereas with dogs one must bathe them when they become dirty.

Dogs must be trained to "tell" the owner when they need to go to the bathroom. If the owner leaves the dog at home alone for too long, the pet might have an accident. This also will need to be cleaned by the owner.

Dogs must be trained to not bite or chew on funiture or guests. They will need to know when it is okay to bark. Cats usually do not have the need to bit on funiture or to make a lot of noise. I am not saying that cats are better than dogs but just that they are easier to take care of.