I am sad this is the last required blog. I have learned a lot from blogging because I had to come up with something to say every week to all my classmates. Sometimes that is hard, especially when all I wanted to do was complain I didn't really have anything to say. I am like that about my essays too. I still don't have any idea what I will write about for the segmented essay. I'm sure it will come to me in a flash!...I need at least 2 days after I write my initial draft to have time away from what I have written in order to take a look at it again before making changes and submitting that first draft! It's not that I am a worrier, I just keep rejecting ideas that pop into my head. The latest idea that came to me was really for this blog... it is time to reassess my goals. Not like a New Year's resolution kind of thing. Just a look inward to see where I am headed.
So, I have some goals that I want to accomplish. Thanks to Nick Flowers' blog, I am seriously considering quitting smoking. I know it is time. But, I will need something to do with my hands that is productive. (Of course, I have already rejected the idea of writing a book!) So, I have decided to check into learning to crochet! I decided to do this because my maternal great grandmother has some awesome patterns for crocheting that are even in her own handwriting!...what a treasure!! I also want to get a job this summer so I can start saving some money for moving out of the house one day. Looking further inward, I also decided to make it a goal to either say or do something nice for someone, anyone, every day. I also have a goal to be more thankful for the things I have been blessed with. Hopefully these goals will be met and I will be a better person! I think that goals, both short and long term, are a good thing to have as they give purpose to our lives.
This class has been really fun to me and I am definitely going to miss it! Good luck to each of you as you accomplish your own goals!
Maria Cimino
Good luck on quitting smoking. You can do it, just put your mind to it.I also would love to learn to crochet. When I was a little girl my grandmother showed me how and I would do gloves and hats. I have no clue where to begin now, but thats on my bucket list. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThis segemented essay is a bit tough. I'm having trouble on what I'm going to write about also. I beat myself up everyday about reaching my goals it is a must. Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love writing down goals! I love marking things off lists. Short term and long term goals. I have enjoyed this blog too. I was really nervous at first. I think I will keep at it sometimes. Good luck quitting! I really hope you are successful!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you quit smoking, I've gone a month now, thanks to the book I mentioned, and I would love to hear any success story. If you do end up quitting, feel free to email me since these blogs are now finished. I hope you find the same peace of mind I have from quitting, and I'm sure, after you read the book, it will be just as easy. Good luck, and I look forward to hearing from you.
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you so much for your kind words on my blog! I didn't really think anybody was reading...lol. You can conquer that cigarette beast! Next month will be 2 years for me. And I did the same thing - had to find something to do with my hands. I did crosstitch and ended up with some very cool ones in the process! lol You can do it! You have some very wonderful goals there and I think you're going to live up to each and every one!
ReplyDeleteYep, the quitting smoking is on my list, too.
ReplyDeleteAs for the segmented essay, why don't you write about all the ideas you rejected for it? That would make an amusing essay!
K. Smith
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