The End of Spring

We began this journey 10 weeks ago and now it is finally coming to an end. I really did not think this class was ever going to end. You see, I am a new student to this school but I am not a young student. I graduated from high school over 19 years ago. I have been out of school longer than some of my classmates have been alive. So, going back to school at my age is a big step for me. I have to relearn how to do all the basics and writing is one of them. It took a long time for me to remember how to properly write a paper. I agonized over every assignment and I still left things out. If I had just relaxed it might have been a little easier. I have learned a lot from this class and I think a lot of progress has been made. I will know when the grades are out. Going to college has always been a goal of mine in this country. I never gave up on that goal I just had to wait for the right time. My child is almost grown so, now is a good time for me to finish school. It takes me time to complete my bachelor’s degree in Nursing, but that’s okay. I am finally on the way.

Plans for Summer

During the summer my son always said, "I have nothing to do!" There are no more excuses for him, I found a list of things to do the next time he is bored!

1. Gather up a few friends, and have a picnic in our backyard.
2. Go on a walk and take pictures of trees, flowers, dogs, etc

3. Volunteer at the local animal or homeless shelter.
4. Clean your room!
5. Play some childhood games.
6. Go to the gym.
7. Look through old family scrapbooks, photo books, and yearbooks.
8. Go to the movies with some friends.
9. Give some help to elderly people.
10. Make dinner for your family.
11. Plant flowers in your yard.
12. Read a book based on a movie you have seen.
13. Spend the day at the library.
14. Go to a museum.
15. Go out for lunch with one of your parents.
16. Jump in the pool with your clothes on.
17. Invite friends to see The Soccer World Cup games.
18. Go camping in your backyard!

I’m deciding to take one class during the summer at least one session because I’m planning also to go to Colombia for my mom’s birthday.

I Love Soccer

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It is played in all countries in the world. As a Latin American I love to see my son playing soccer, I follow him all the time to games and practices, and I support him in every way possible because he seem to enjoy the game as much I do. Fortunately, I think he has the talent for it, and I think it will be a good idea to go to college through it.

Yes, we can, yes we did it

After months of making calls and walking the streets to bring reform we did it!!!The President showed great leadership and madam speaker Pelosi (from California) and Senate Leader Reid...but most importantly to all the people who spoke out in favor thanks. You were the voice of the voiceless. After hearing some of the things Tea Party members and GOP members shouted I would be ashamed and I feel sorry for them, but even that cant rain on America's parade. sticks and stones may break our bones but words can’t hurt us!!

Looking in my Wallet

I thought I knew what I would find in my wallet and write about it without even opening it. But when I opened my wallet and looked, I found a few things I had forgotten about and I could not find some things I thought for sure would be there.
There was my driver’s license, my bank cards, pictures of my son. My son’s pictures are from different ages. The Red Cross training and blood donor cards would show I value life because I am willing to help. I did not have any money in my wallet and that can mean several different things. It could mean I don't carry cash or I gave all my money to my children for lunch =).
The items in my wallet tell a lot about my life but there are a few things it does not tell. For example, I came from Medellin, Colombia where we lived for over 29 years. My pictures did not show that I have been married for 6 years and I have a large extended family that I am very close to. I do not have a student ID to show I am a full time student. Most important of all I do not have anything in my wallet that identifies me as a Christian and I am not sure why. I will be making a few changes to the contents of my wallet. Then if I lose my wallet the person who finds it will know who really I am.

"The Blind Side"

Last weekend my husband and I rented the movie “The Blind Side.” The scene that we like the most is when one of Leigh Ann’s (Sandra Bullock) stuck-up friend remarks “You’re changing that boy’s life?” and she replies, “Nope. He’s changing mine.” We did not expect the landside to be one of the most inspiring and heartwarming story we ever saw for a long time. We saw a kind family who is willing to help a helpless boy in time of need. They did it out of caring and concern for child who needs help. This is about the act of kindness toward another human being. The Toulys family didn't have to do it for fame, they did it out of love and kindness, if you can't see that than you missed being a human. If you can help one child at a time, you might not save the world but you will save the child from devastation of life. I hope there are more people like the Touly in this world to help underprivileged kids that are in need this kindness act

The Power of Words

The words you choose can have a profound effect on any person, family member, or customer you're relating to. Words are everything: language is indeed the pathway to the unconscious mind. Words create brain activity. Whether it is of value or not, I can guarantee that, if you use a word of choice, you have created a pathway, and a fixed way of thinking. All words lead us to a specific destination in our mind along with all the associated feelings. As a child, my mom, one of the greatest teachers in the world, told me, "Daughter, watch your mouth." I never realized there were two sides to that statement. One side was how my words affect people at all levels, and the other side was how my words affected me. To this day, there are words that I have purposely removed from my vocabulary. Every word carries with it a consequence and a meaning. We choose these words to act as a vehicle-a vehicle to meet our needs. My success in life has stemmed from selecting only words that feed my mind, which do not turn my mind into a toxic dump. This is not a decision-this is a choice.