Slaaaaackkker

Haha, boy have I been slacking.

Well, for this blog.

I decided to take a little break from school.
I have EVERY intention of continuing my course, but sometimes I overwork myself.

I load myself up with so much to do at once, and then I just shut down, and don't do anything.

Atleast until the holidays are over.

I know, I know, I have barely started this course but I am taking a break.

But thank goodness that you can purchase extensions.


Slowly but surely I am getting things done in life. I want to devote as much time and energy to this course as I can.
And right now with my schedule it is not possible.

A kick in the face

All weekend I slacked. Well not slacked, I worked my butt off. Cleaning, unpacking, cooking, all that fun stuff.
So I was not able to study..

But this morning when I got into work I got a kick in the face. My account was negative 221 dollars.
I have no idea how it happened.. But it did.
Then I received bill after bill that I owe.

I HAVE to finish this course. I do not want to give my son a lifestyle where I am constantly worried if I can make the bills. The lifestyle where I have to wake him up at 7 in the morning just to take him to a sitter.

I want to be home with him. I want to wake up early while he is still asleep and get some work done.

I don't want to have to spend all weekend playing catch up with all the work I did not have time for during the week.

I want to be financially stable.

I WILL finish this course, it might take me longer then I would like, due to working full time.

But I will finish.

Happy Halloween!

Woo, I have been studying as much as I can every night.
Hopefully after the craziness of this week I can get more work done.

Holidays are always a great time to start up school.
Right?
Shoot, I guess not.

But, I am not going to give up. I just have to keep pecking away at it. I wanted to be done with the section I am in by now...That is life though.

Also, on November 5th I am actually going to have internet at home! That will help me a ton!

Especially late at night. After I get my son down I get on the computer, check my email. And then maybe study for an hour.

Thank goodness this course is self paced and no deadlines. Or I would REALLY be pulling my hair out.

I am moving on

Woohoo!
Yesterday I got a good hour in.
I know that does not sound amazing. But it is for me.

Shesh. I can't wait til I have internet at my house.

I am going to start just carrying around my flash cards and book everywhere. That way if I am ever somewhere with downtime I can crack into it.

Tonight I will be able to work on it better, my fiance does not work today. So he can get Alex ready for bed so I can just read, and study.

Little things like that make my life a thousand times easier.

I am a F

Recently at work, they had us take personality tests. I fell under an F.

What does that mean?

http://www.nationalseminarstraining.com/eself/br/

If interested take that test.

Factual
Factual Style Summary
The Factual is very thorough, analytical and meticulous. His or her quality of work is of the
highest standards and nears perfection.
However, this person is not a risk-taker and prefers tradition and status quo to change.
When faced with change, the Factual will passively resist and work even slower than usual.
When interacting in a team setting, the Factual will push others to exceed expectations
and deliver quality work. The Factual is typically shy and can be seen as insensitive because of a single-minded

Style Definition
Characteristics: Logical, dependable, conservative, informed

Personal philosophy: It is important

Evaluates others by: Work ethic, ability to be logical, respect shown for others


Leads others by: Providing structure, processes, and security

Fears: Being wrong, losing respect or influence, failing to achieve personal standards

Reacts to stress by: Withdraws, demands perfection, works slower

Motivated by: Respect and recognition, autonomy, logic and facts

Strengths
• Exacting
• Thorough
• Factual
• Reserved
• Meticulous
• Practical
• Calm
• High standards
• Risk-avoider

Limitations
• Slow to get things done
• Perfectionist
• Withdrawn
• Dull
• Sullen
• Shy
• Passive


So basically, I refuse to move on from one section of the course until I get a 100%.
I am only on the beginning of the course, medical word building. And I am trying to memorize just the a's.
I REFUSE to move on without knowing each word perfectly.

So... It is taking me FOREVER to do one little section.

It frustrates me. But, in the end I know it is good. Because the better I do in this course, the better I will do at my job.

Back to flipping through flash cards for the 500th time.

Another Set back

I wont have internet until November 5th.
So, I am just going to borrow the books we have at work to do my studying.
I need to stop making excuses and get this done.

I really appreciate the comments I am getting.

And tonight, I am going to studying up on the books. It is nice to study if I just sit on the floor. My son plays in his room, and i can keep an eye on him.

I still have tons of unpacking to do, and decorating. But I need to take it one step at a time. And remember that this program is my top priority.

Weekends...not enough time

This weekend I was not able to get ANY studying done. And all last week I got nothing done. I promised myself 2 hours every day.
First, it was no computer.
Then it was no internet.
Then it was unpacking and painting, and running errands.

I am just glad it is a self paced course with no deadlines. Because boy, time sure slips away from you.

Hopefully tonight after my son goes to bed I can crack down and get quite a bit of it done.

The motivation to get the course done is there... Just finding the time is the problem.

What does everyone else do regarding time?