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Well, it’s true! Things change fast around here! Monday arrived with a vengeance! In short, I decided to withdraw from college. We have too much going on in our world and it’s a lot for me to handle.
I tend to make a “to do” list to tackle each day or throughout the week. For Monday, I had a “to do” list and as I was working my way through it, I got overwhelmed and stressed out!
… [read more]I start a new class this week! Last week was my Spring Break with college and my son’s school district cancelled school. So, we had the entire week off. Last Friday, it was announced that school will be closed until April 3rd, plus his Spring Break will stay as originally scheduled. He will be out of school through April 10th!
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Here’s to another several weeks of learning at home, together! I am a bit worried about focusing on college while my son is home. Thankfully, I am only concentrating on one class now! It should be more manageable for me! I can do a few hours of school work throughout the week!
… [read more]You heard it! Coronavirus causes school district to cancel school for a week! So, that happened last weekend. We received an email that our school district was going to cancel school and any activities for the entire week!
It was a bit shocking when our school district decided to cancel school, any events, and student activities for the week. Not only that, they decided to cancel our Spring Break (it was scheduled for the first week of April). They said this week was considered our Spring Break instead!
… [read more]We’ve had a busy two weeks! Looking back, I feel like everything happened just in the last few weeks! Although, I feel very accomplished! Don’t you just love that feeling? Getting everything done! Let’s go over our Busy Two Weeks: Hakuna Matata!
I’ve been a college student for almost two months now! I am almost done with my first two college courses and I am so excited! After these two are done, I will be doing one class at a time. This should be more manageable and easier for me to focus on.
… [read more]I am in the middle of the second week of college! Since I purchased a few items for myself and my son, I realized there were more supplies I needed. As a single mom, we are learning on a budget!
Last week, I decided I wanted to create small lesson plans at home for my son to work on. After seeing him doing different activities at school, I wanted to incorporate more learning opportunities at home.
… [read more]I am in the middle of the first week of college! It’s been quite an adjustment. I’m still trying to find a schedule that works for me, all while being a mom, blogger, and managing our household. We’re learning at home and I’m excited to explore more!
I am inspired to create more learning opportunities at home. My son loves helping me around the home.
He loves folding and putting his clothes away. He helps gather dirty towels and such when I ask.
He lends a hand whenever I ask him.
He enjoys helping me overall! He’s always eager to get involved!
When we’re at the grocery store or even out and about, I like to ask him questions. He usually has to point and identify items, identify colors, identify letters, etc. I like to have him “help” me find items at the store too!
When I volunteered in my son’s classroom, I got to see what and how they were teaching my son. I saw the activities and worksheets he was working on. I am amazed at what he can do!
I bought a few sets of flashcards for shapes and colors, subtraction, addition, and numbers. I also bought a calculator because they have him using a calculator at school!
They also use food menus and have him add up the total. So I can easily pick up several “take out menus” from local restaurants!
I hope to start creating lesson plans for him to work on a few times a week.
We’ve already started using the flash cards. I love seeing what my son already knows. Watching him work through the flash cards and using a calculator is exciting!
My college courses follow a schedule and I’m trying to stay organized by reading through the course syllabus too. Since I don’t have a printer, I have the documents saved in my computer. I may get a planner or a calendar to help me keep track of due dates! This way, I can write down when assignments are due and visually see them on a calendar!
I did buy highlighters and gathered an old notebook and pens. I upcycled a broken mug to use as a pen holder. I’ve been using the notebook to keep notes in. I wanted highlighters to use with my notes!
Obviously, there are still more college supplies I need. With textbooks and documents being online, I prefer to take notes and write things down. Writing information down helps me remember everything and have it available on hand.
Here were are. A brand new year! Happy New Year 2020! We’re ready! Are you?
A new year means a fresh start! Get rid of the old and start over! No need to carry over things that are holding you back.
I haven’t really thought about any resolutions for myself. I just have a few things I want to dial in on. We are headed into our second year as a homeowner. The first year was tough. Now that I am familiar with the amount of bills we have, I need to create a budget and do my best to stick with it. It just means less spending on extras.
2020 will be about focusing on the positive. Getting rid of as much as I can. I am running a household on my own. I am doing my best to keep our home clean and organized.
Late last year, I tried something new. It lead me to realize my true priority that’s been right in front of my face.
After dealing with heartbreak and heartache, I was looking for a distraction. I was always feeling sad, depressed, and cry a lot. I was looking for something to change my routine.
I tried being a Foster Dog Mom. It became too much for me. The very first (and last) dog I fostered ended up having major surgery after spending a week with me. Long story short, it was more than I could handle. The support wasn’t there when I needed it.
After that entire time, the experience made me realize I should be focusing on my son and our household. Instead, I put my energy into volunteering in his classroom! It’s been much more meaningful for me.
I have also been focusing on starting college again! I am really hopeful and staying positive. I want to stick with it. Earning another degree is good for my family!
My goals for 2020 are staying active with my fitness. I need to make the effort to go for walks throughout the day, or take a break to do yoga, stretch, or even pilates!
My health needs to improve as well. This goes along with my fitness. If I can make healthier choices and make fitness a priority, I can stay motivated.
I’m going to try pulling out my old workout programs and mix it up throughout the week! I tend to get bored or lose motivation. Doing a different workout each day/week should make it fun and interesting!
I’d like to spend less money on things I don’t absolutely need.
This is a big goal for me for 2020. A few of our bills are going up, which means I need to cut expenses anywhere I can. I started lowering our thermostat a few degrees at night. I already keep our home on the cold side and just wear extra clothes.
I love buying new clothes throughout the year. I know I don’t need new clothes. My closet and dresser drawers are more than full.
I also hope to spend less on the extras, such as treats, goodies, candy, ice coffee.
Since we moved in, I like to go through our boxes every few months. I like to downsize and make more room in our closets.
For years, I’ve held on to things. It feels freeing to go through our clothes and get rid of things we no longer wear or need.
Downsizing is an on-going process. I find it easier for me to go through our things a little at a time. It’s a lot of work going through our boxes, cupboards, and closets and then taking everything to the trash.
What are your goals to focus on in 2020? Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?
I’m so nervous and excited to be starting college in January! In just a few weeks, I’ll be a college student again. Do you have anything you’re looking forward to in the New Year?
I finally got all my paperwork turned in, signed documents, etc. I then had to schedule a call with the school to discuss my classes.
… [read more]I’ve been back in California for two years. The last year, I’ve been focusing on my son, our home, and getting settled in. I am also thinking about our future. The idea of returning to college intrigued me.
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I’m very thankful to live in the same area I grew up in. I was on my way to doctor’s appointments when we drove by my former college I went to right after graduating high school. It made me think about going back to college. I thought about what life would be like as a college student again. Could I do it? I’m a single mom, can I find the time?
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