Final Blog Post

• Which in class writing was your favorite? Why?
• . My favorite in class writing if I have to pick was when we made the story with the list of words. I did not like when we were told to just free write but making a story and getting together with other people was a nice change.
• Which in class writing was your least favorite? Why?
• . My least favorite was the free writing when we were just let loose with a one word topic for 10-20 minutes at a time. I feel like this was a waste therefore it did not motivate me.
• • Review all your writing chronologically (earliest to latest). List three interesting observations or changes in your writing. Which are the most profound (obvious and important)? Why?
• . I was more excited about the blog in the beginning of the semester. Then as the semester went on it seemed very repetitive with all of the free writes so I didn't get excited about my writing like I could have been
• • If you could change anything about your writing this semester what would it be? Why?
• . If I could change anything about my writing it would be that I did not type. I actually wrote the assignments. I do not like when everything is online and I would much rather have kept a portfolio of some kind. Computers annoy me and I like the physical aspect of writing out my work. 
• • What did you like best about this course?
• . My favorite thing about this course is Ms. A. She's the best teacher I had this semester and I am glad because I am not really a morning person and she is usually in a good mood and even when she's not, she knows how to look at the up side and deal with things one at a time. 
• • What did you like least about this course?
• . My least favorite thing about this course was not only that it is at 8 am but that everything is on the computer. As I mentioned, I like to write not type.
• • What would you have done differently this semester if you could have a do-over?
• . If I could do something differently I would come to class more. It is very difficult for me to get up in the morning and I am not used to being in trouble for missing classes. When I was at University of Arkansas the classes were so big that attendance was not taken. That doesn't mean that I did bad in the class because like this one, the majority of everything was online. It is just something to get used to. I also found a way to be sure I can hear my alarm clock, thankfully. 
• • What did learn about yourself as a student, a thinker, a writer this semester?
• . This semester I learned that I have really became a less joyful person. I don't get excited about too many things anymore and I think a lot more about the negatives than I used to. I find it in my writing or I find myself thinking that way while I'm sitting in this class so early in the morning surrounded by people who don't want to be here and then complain because they talk the entire time. Very frustrating but I used to be able to not worry about it. Now, it bothers me. 
• • What could I, Ms. A., have done differently to improve the course?
• . Ms. A I think what you could do differently is assign more specific assignments and not so many free writes. Also, I think doing some assignments without them being on the computer would be nice too. Also to take of the reference guide from the book list because it can save people money.
• You begin this course with an engagement and participation score of an A.  Attendance, participation in activities and group work help you to maintain this grade.  Evaluate yourself and assign yourself a grade for the in class portion of this course.  Don’t forget the reasoning behind your self assigned grade.
• . I think I deserve a high C or low B. My reasoning is because even though I did miss quite a few classes, I did all the assignments that I knew about and if the assignments were all posted on blackboard when I did miss I would have gotten them don't too because I'm sure they were online (not trying to sound smart, cant find other wording). Everything else I think I did great in. 
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The Pigeon

I was flying down the street when I see this man with a bagel sitting on the street bench. I land on the back of the bench to get a closer look. The man saw me eyeing his breakfast so he ripped a piece off and threw it on the ground. “Is he crazy?” I thought to myself. Why do people always think we like to eat off the ground? The only reason why I deal with it sometimes is because it’s not like I have thumbs. It made me so mad I flew right into the man’s face. He got up trying to shoo me away but I was determined to get the entire bagel since he wanted to be so rude. He shoves me and I stumble into a computer briefcase that the man had. It flips onto the ground and I’m stuck inside. There are so many blinking pretty buttons so I start to press them all. Next thing I knew I took off like a rocket down the street. It was the best feeling in the world, I’ve never flown that fast. I get the hang of flying this briefcase so I go up and down the street firing at people and exploding cars. All I wanted was a bagel. Next thing I know, I see the man standing in the middle of the road with the bagel held up. I stop and turn towards him and get a little closer. It looked like I was finally going to get my bagel so I put away my guns and came down to the ground. I opened the lid and peaked out to see if it was really true. He is slowly walking towards me and then I just get this bad feeling. Just as soon as I sense that he runs at me. I duck back into the mobile gun and he freezes. Again, he slows down and I start to believe he is going to give it to me. I open the lid again and next thing I know he throws the bagel up high in the air. I looked and as soon as I did he snatched me up. Next thing I know the donut falls back down on the biggest red button in the briefcase. I tried so hard to press it when I was in there but it was too big. Must be important. I turn around and see the Pentagon transform into a rocket. The man drops me, picks up the briefcase and takes off into the air after the rocket. So what do I do? I go after him! He has my bagel in his briefcase! I finally catch him and start pecking at him we almost got hit by a broken off piece of the rocket but thank goodness we didn't. I fly ahead a little and sit on top of his briefcase. He pops the lid open to flip me off and not only did I fall, but the bagel did too. I plunge down as fast as I can to catch up. We met at the ground and I started to chow down. I hear a huge explosion above me but I am way too engulfed in this delicious thing. I've never worked so hard in my life. I looked up to see the man landing on the sidewalk. He put his sunglasses on and just walked off. I looked across the street and saw people looking up and pointing. I look up and just as I do I see the damaged rocket coming right at me. It was too late. I was squished on the sidewalk right next to my bagel.

Car Trouble

Car trouble is one thing that I always deal with. Luckily it’s not to the point that I have to get a ride because my car won’t start. As of today I have rode around without the door panel on my passenger side for about a month and a half to two months. My window fell in my door so I have it wedged up with the wrapper to some ringworm medicine and a stack of rewards cards from various stores I show at. It drives my boyfriend crazy because he is always hot and can’t roll the window down, and it’s hard for anybody to shut the door because there’s no handle. This same thing happened to my driver side window and I ended up getting a hold of my ex’s mom who set me up with her husband to get it fixed for a pack of beer. I don’t think I can luck out again but I feel like I should just call them. My brakes also need to be changed. I have had my new brakes in my car for about 2 weeks now and my car is still squealing. I don’t know how to change my brakes but I might have to just get on you tube and figure it out. Another thing that is wrong with my car is that my mom hit It in the back on the driver side pulling out of the driveway. So I’m waiting on her to get that fixed. My tires need to be changed bad!. I am just tired of that car. It is too expensive. I would like to be done typing. I think this is just busy work … trying to keep going but it’s difficult. I keep yawning and my neighbor is telling me to stop or he will start yawning…oh, he just yawned. How funny!. I can’t wait for my phone to be fixed. I missed it! “Wrapping up thought”

- Something I wasn't aware of that I'm interested in -

The Galaxy S6 is already available at my wireless carrier and it can charge wirelessly.

10 Things I am Passionate about

1. My relationship
2.  My dogs
3.  The people I love (friends and family)
4.  My sleep
5. Technology
6.  Food
7.  Money
8. Car trouble
9.  The feeling of being comfortable
10. Pushing Myself

Blue Pit

So, another free write. Ok, well this is very true. I do believe that pit bulls are good dogs. When people make references like. “It’s not like a pit bull or something” It drives me insane. It’s the owners fault not the dogs. People who feel this way are so dumb. Pit bulls have been given the most crap and I think that’s why they are my favorite. Because I want to do whatever I can to help them out since people like to assume. Yes they are bad ass so yes that is why people choose to fight them. So the whole breed is just terrible? People are bad ass too. Humans can do pretty crazy things like use a hatchet to cut someones head off or rip someone’s eyeballs out. Does someone tell humnas they need to walk around outside with a muzzle on? Of course not. I had a blue pitbull for about 7 or 8 years named Blade and he was the best dog. He would cuddle and play. Every once in a while steal your sandwich but other than that he was awesome. My mom literally loved that dog so much that when he passed she got a tattoo drawn up of him and never got another pitbull since. Missouri is not a good place to have them is what she says which is somewhat truer because you have to get so many licences and follow so many regulations. But I sure wish she would change her mind. 

STRESS

I do agree that the best thing to do is make stress work for you. Getting better at stress I think is the only thing we can do because stress is everywhere and there’s no way around it. You can stress yourself out even by just think about something excessively over and over again, so no, locking yourself in a room would not help. When people are a little stressed out about something a lot of times that is the push they need to keep going. I know that I don’t like to have to worry about something for a long time. I try to get things done that way I don’t have to worry about it. If I wasn’t a little stressed about maybe a test the next day or the assignment due the next day I probably wouldn’t want to stay up to finish it.  I talked a lot about stress in my psychology class. I really don’t like my psychology class but that is one thing that I took from it. Really, to be honest my psychology class stresses me out more than anything. My professor is terrible and makes the class the most boring possible. Sometimes I wish they never created PowerPoints. That way maybe he could do something different for once. Even using Prezi would be a step in the right direction. Or if someone could teach him how to look at us when he is lecturing for the full 50 minutes instead of staring at the back wall, which would be wonderful. Unfortunately I do stress out quite a bit. Between my boyfriend who loves to argue, my job with all the drunks,  my car that likes to always have at least 2 things wrong with it, and my financial situation, I’d say that I have enough on my plate. Let alone my main priority, the 15 hours that I’m enrolled in. The best thing I can do is make the stress work with me or else I would crawl in a corner and just sit.

What stresses you out?

This isn’t very hard, since I just wrote about it but I think the thing that stresses me out most is money. If I had money I could get my car fixed which would help out. I could pay off my debt from school. I could even buy my own place so I don’t have to worry about someone moving my stuff around or cleaning up after people. It would just be great. Not only that, but I could pay off my credit cards from Victoria Secret and Maurices as well as my medical bills. I am taking a step in the right direction though already. I finally found a job that I started on Sunday and with having a steady flow of income I should be able to catch up at some point. Don’t we hope.

 From the point-of view of what stresses this out.

Everyone wants me, Literally everyone no matter how much they say that I don’t matter and that I’m just a piece of paper, people still are even killed over me every day. Sometimes people don’t treat me the way I feel I should be treated though. Sliding me down the cracks of the strippers while they do the splits on stage. Putting me in their hot, sweaty bras all day not finding me until it’s time for bed. It’s really pretty rough but I’ve been around for a long, long time and I can’t see myself going anywhere. Even though people normally try to hold on to me pretty tight, sometimes I try to run away and go to someone who needs me more. I literally just jump out of back pockets and roll down the street until I see one. Then I not only make their day, but also help them get whatever it was that they were needing. It is a little hard being spread out all throughout the world. Being in the pocket of so many different people and hearing them talk about each other from both sides.

I was on the way to work today and stopped at Panera. I picked up a Cinnamon Crunch bagel which by the way are my very favorite. I sat down on the park bench and decided to eat my bagel and watch the sunrise. While I was sitting there I saw