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.

I Feel Frustrated

I would like to write and speak English well. Also I want to success in this country in a career, but sometimes I feel frustrated because my speaking and writing aren’t good. I studied so hard, but I think need more practice. Maybe I need a work with American people or maybe I need to improve my English and pushing myself to speak more in English. It is hard for me, but I decide don’t quit. I am going to look forward and I going to achieve my goals.

My Goals

My academic goals are continue to improve my English in speaking and writing. As an EAP student, it has been not easy for me, but I am doing my best effort to get good grades and pass every subject without repeat it. Additionally, I want to finish my Associated in Science Nursing at least in three years. Then I would like to register in FIU or UM to get a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree (BSN). My career goals are many. As soon as I get my BSN; I would like to involve in advance Nursing practice. It could provide me a good job in a hospital or a Physician office. Moreover, it can open me the most doors and advantages for my career like employment opportunities and a good financial status. I would also like to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Management or Nurse Researcher. My service idea is provide home care services that assit individual with activities of daily living. Service is my specialty. I would like to help senior citizens especially those who are abandoned for their relatives. Furthermore, I would like to be volunteer caring for elderly people in different ways as visiting lonely people at home, servicing for nourishing home residents or seniors with disabilities, and providing a friendly service as just sit, talk, and listen to older people, Also I can provide assistance with shopping, household choirs and minors home maintenance for my senior neighbors. In other words, I think in this way; we can pay back elderly people that they did for us.

Winter Break

For winter break my family and I we usually go to Colombia, but we decided to spend Christmas in Aspen, Colorado. It was like a Christmas dream, everything was white the mountain, the trees, the roof, the music make me feel in a fantasy world, the hot chocolate with marshmallows, and the food was delicious. Every day we skied from morning to afternoon and we didn’t feel tired. It was an awesome Christmas. For New Year we stayed in our house; all the family gathered making the dinner. We prepared bunuelos, natilla, dishes that are traditional from Colombia. We also made a stuff pork loin with pineapple rice, Mediterranean salad, and a lemon pie. We danced all the night, we told funny jokes, and we made a wish for this year. We had a wonderful time together.

Helping Haiti

It is sad to see the devasted Port-au-Prince city and special the faces of the people that lost everything. So you can help in different ways to the people of Haiti. Some of the importants are listed here:
The Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Haitian Women of Miami, Operation Helping Hands, City of Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities, Camillus House, Broward Publics High Schools, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, and The Archdiocese of Miami; they are collecting money, nonperishable food, water, new clothes, medical supplies, and hygiene products.
Beware not to respond to spam e-mails or clicking links that contained messages asking for donations without verifying their legitimacy and remember love is to share with needy people.