I caught a cold. It moved in last Wednesday and it's stuck around. It's totally hindering my plan of catching up and getting ahead in classes and that makes me really crabby. I felt like I was better yesterday so I ventured out, but I wasn't as "better" as I thought and it completely kicked me in the behind. That, of course, only adds to making me even crabbier.
Dumb colds. Grrr... I'm going to go to bed now. Maybe my cold will miraculously be gone by morning and all my homework will be done, too. ha! :)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
School
Aye. Carumba.
I'm not really sure what I've gotten myself into. I have decided that I want to graduate with my bachelor's degree sooner than later (I've already explained that to you) and in order to accomplish that, I need to "bulk up" on classes. For a person with no job or a part-time job, three classes (equalling out to nine credits...a "full-time" student takes 12 credits or more) is a walk in the park. However, for someone with a full-time job AND who misses the first two weeks of the semester because of crummy jury duty...well, let's just say that this ain't no walk in the park right now.
I'm happy to report that I'm caught up in two of the three classes, but I do see some "slight review time" coming up before the next class sessions. As for the third class...well, I've barely started the textbook readings and I haven't even started my seven-page paper that's due on Wednesday. *sigh* Fortunately, I pleaded my case today and I was kindly granted an extension for the paper. So, that's not due now until midnight on Friday. With hard work in the evenings, I think I can get that accomplished. I feel quite relieved about the extension, but I still don't feel like I'm "safe" yet. I'll be glad to get it submitted, though, because then I'll really know that I'm on track again.
So, there you have it. That's been my life since returning from jury duty. Work and then homework. It's really kind of a drag. But I would SO rather be doing this than jury service! ha!
I'm not really sure what I've gotten myself into. I have decided that I want to graduate with my bachelor's degree sooner than later (I've already explained that to you) and in order to accomplish that, I need to "bulk up" on classes. For a person with no job or a part-time job, three classes (equalling out to nine credits...a "full-time" student takes 12 credits or more) is a walk in the park. However, for someone with a full-time job AND who misses the first two weeks of the semester because of crummy jury duty...well, let's just say that this ain't no walk in the park right now.
I'm happy to report that I'm caught up in two of the three classes, but I do see some "slight review time" coming up before the next class sessions. As for the third class...well, I've barely started the textbook readings and I haven't even started my seven-page paper that's due on Wednesday. *sigh* Fortunately, I pleaded my case today and I was kindly granted an extension for the paper. So, that's not due now until midnight on Friday. With hard work in the evenings, I think I can get that accomplished. I feel quite relieved about the extension, but I still don't feel like I'm "safe" yet. I'll be glad to get it submitted, though, because then I'll really know that I'm on track again.
So, there you have it. That's been my life since returning from jury duty. Work and then homework. It's really kind of a drag. But I would SO rather be doing this than jury service! ha!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
WAHOO! The Vikings lost!!! :)
The Minnesota Vikings lost the game that would have taken them to the Super Bowl. Wahoo!!
Here's a little news article from espn.com (you can go directly to the article by clicking on the "Rapid Reaction" title):
Rapid Reaction: Saints 31, Vikings 28
January 24, 2010
10:24 PM ET
By Pat Yasinskas
NEW ORLEANS -- Brace yourself because you’re about to see words that never have been written before.
The New Orleans Saints are going to the Super Bowl. Seriously.
In one of the most entertaining postseason games in history, the Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings in overtime in the NFC Championship Game. Garrett Hartley made a 40-yard field goal to send the Saints to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.
They’ll face the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.
To get there, they had to survive the legend of Brett Favre, who threw a costly interception just before the end of regulation.
PS -- This blog post is nothing personal toward all of you Viking fans out there. It's just that "a Vikings fan" I am not. :o)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
I'm back!!
I'm done with jury duty!!!! YAY!!!!! Closing arguments finished up on Tuesday around 4:30 PM. We chose to go home that day and to start deliberations on Wednesday. We deliberated all day Wednesday and part of Thursday morning. Our final decision was handed over to the Judge at 10:30ish this morning and we were out the door at 11!
It was quite the experience, that's for sure. As I've mentioned to a few people, even though this man chose to do the things he did and even though there was plenty of evidence to support the accusations, it still feels a little intimidating to know that MY vote is going to affect a man's future. I feel very confident about how deliberations went and what our final decisions were, but it's still quite humbling to know the impact of what the verdicts will bring to this man. I don't know that I very much like being the judge of someone's actions, especially when there are two sets of lawyers and two different stories and I'm supposed to sort through everything to find out the truth. That's more responsibility than I'm comfortable with. It's just too serious and too much pressure.
Anyway, if you want to read about the case, e-mail me and I'll share a link with you. I would have left it posted here, but someone left an anonymous comment and now I feel a little unsettled. I guess I'll have to leave anonymous commenting turned off for awhile.
It was quite the experience, that's for sure. As I've mentioned to a few people, even though this man chose to do the things he did and even though there was plenty of evidence to support the accusations, it still feels a little intimidating to know that MY vote is going to affect a man's future. I feel very confident about how deliberations went and what our final decisions were, but it's still quite humbling to know the impact of what the verdicts will bring to this man. I don't know that I very much like being the judge of someone's actions, especially when there are two sets of lawyers and two different stories and I'm supposed to sort through everything to find out the truth. That's more responsibility than I'm comfortable with. It's just too serious and too much pressure.
Anyway, if you want to read about the case, e-mail me and I'll share a link with you. I would have left it posted here, but someone left an anonymous comment and now I feel a little unsettled. I guess I'll have to leave anonymous commenting turned off for awhile.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Jury Duty
Dad thought I should update this, so here you go. :)
Jury duty is going fine. It's an interesting case, so that's good. But having to be gone from work and school is seriously messing with my life. I'm behind in everything. And, yes, I know that everyone has to accommodate me, but it still doesn't mean that someone else is doing your work for you. In that sense, it's a rip.
So, I've been scrambling around today to tie up loose ends and I really should have been in bed over two hours ago now, but there's always one more thing to do! *sigh*
Anyway, tomorrow (Tuesday) closing arguments will begin, so hopefully we can get the deliberation process going and get it over with. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we're done by (or on!) Thursday. At this point, though, I'm not to optimistic about it because I realize that in the court's world, nothing is predictable or guaranteed. *sigh*
That being said, I'm going to go to bed now. Good night!
Jury duty is going fine. It's an interesting case, so that's good. But having to be gone from work and school is seriously messing with my life. I'm behind in everything. And, yes, I know that everyone has to accommodate me, but it still doesn't mean that someone else is doing your work for you. In that sense, it's a rip.
So, I've been scrambling around today to tie up loose ends and I really should have been in bed over two hours ago now, but there's always one more thing to do! *sigh*
Anyway, tomorrow (Tuesday) closing arguments will begin, so hopefully we can get the deliberation process going and get it over with. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we're done by (or on!) Thursday. At this point, though, I'm not to optimistic about it because I realize that in the court's world, nothing is predictable or guaranteed. *sigh*
That being said, I'm going to go to bed now. Good night!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Woe is me. Maybe.
For the first time in my life, I've been selected to serve on a jury. The trial starts tomorrow and is estimated to run through the 20th. Not only does that mean that I am going to be gone from work, but I'm also going to be missing the first days of the classes that I'm taking this semester at the University. *sigh* What do you do, though? After all, if the court system calls, you go!!! And, as one of my Professors stated, "Jury duty never comes at a convenient time!" :o)
So, don't expect to hear much from me for awhile. I'll be home this weekend (they let us leave for the weekend...for the evenings, too, if we live close enough and want to go home) but then back at it next Tuesday. Now that the initial shock has worn off of actually being chosen (don't ask my mother about how I was during that time), I am kind of excited about it. I've never done this before! It should be interesting!
So, don't expect to hear much from me for awhile. I'll be home this weekend (they let us leave for the weekend...for the evenings, too, if we live close enough and want to go home) but then back at it next Tuesday. Now that the initial shock has worn off of actually being chosen (don't ask my mother about how I was during that time), I am kind of excited about it. I've never done this before! It should be interesting!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy New Year!!
Yeah, I'm a "little" bit late with that declaration, but I still mean it! I hope you ALL have a wonderful 2010!! :)
I'm back in my home now. I came back yesterday. It wasn't as hard to leave Wisco this time...or so I thought. I did fine until I closed the door to my apartment and then the tears started. They didn't stop until I went to bed, either. Luckily I had some relief from the tears when I went to supper with a good friend. Thanks, Mosie!! :) Today, I've been doing much better. It's never easy to say good-bye, is it? Now if only I could convince my family to move closer to ME! After all, both my folks ARE retired now!! What else do they have to do (*hint, hint*, guys...ha!)!?!
I received a power point the other day with this list of things to think about and I really enjoyed it. Lo and behold, I was catching up on blogs this evening and my friend, Amy, had it on her blog! THANKS, Amy, for letting me steal this from you! :) I hope that all of you enjoy reading through these things, too. :)
(After posting this, I realized that I posted this list of things eleven months ago. I guess that I really DO like it!! :o)
Happy New Year!!!
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT...
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's okay to get angry at God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's okay to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood, but the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save if for a special occasion. TODAY is special!
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now...don't wait for old age to wear purple!
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it WILL change.
32. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
33. Believe in miracles!
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back in a minute.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
I'm back in my home now. I came back yesterday. It wasn't as hard to leave Wisco this time...or so I thought. I did fine until I closed the door to my apartment and then the tears started. They didn't stop until I went to bed, either. Luckily I had some relief from the tears when I went to supper with a good friend. Thanks, Mosie!! :) Today, I've been doing much better. It's never easy to say good-bye, is it? Now if only I could convince my family to move closer to ME! After all, both my folks ARE retired now!! What else do they have to do (*hint, hint*, guys...ha!)!?!
I received a power point the other day with this list of things to think about and I really enjoyed it. Lo and behold, I was catching up on blogs this evening and my friend, Amy, had it on her blog! THANKS, Amy, for letting me steal this from you! :) I hope that all of you enjoy reading through these things, too. :)
(After posting this, I realized that I posted this list of things eleven months ago. I guess that I really DO like it!! :o)
Happy New Year!!!
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT...
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's okay to get angry at God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's okay to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood, but the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save if for a special occasion. TODAY is special!
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now...don't wait for old age to wear purple!
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it WILL change.
32. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
33. Believe in miracles!
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back in a minute.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
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