ARE WE DONE YET

Are we seriously done? Wow I think we are. This is very good but, bad in the same way. I am thinking that I might make it after all. I’ve come to terms with myself; I have got to get this done one way or another. There is no way around it. So I actually took some time and locked myself in my room and started working on all the work I am behind on. This is not easy for someone who thinks nothing is ever clean, and needs to be cleaned. Yes I am OCD. It’s not the best thing to have when you’re trying to do your school work. This class has actually taught me a lot. My favorite assignment has got to be the blogs. Just because I can ramble on and actually have an adult conversation with myself. Having a daycare it seems like I talk kid all the time. I have got to say this is one weird but fun class. I don’t want to take it again, so I’m playing catch up still. In every blog I’m playing catches up. Have you noticed that? Any-ways. This class this week I’ve spent twenty plus hours on. Just trying to get everything done is hard to do, especially when it is all at the last minute. I got this though, I hope. I’m thinking I can just get this stuff in a few minutes. We will see what happens though. It is time to cram like no other. Staying up until three in the morning to finish everything is really hard for me.
Alright there is this really cool new laptop out in France it’s called the Archos 13. I read it is one of the most exciting computers to have. They said its best for gamers. That wouldn’t be me. I just get excited about new things in general. The news is that is has only been released in France. Dang to bad for us way over here in America. This seems to be a really nice computer, it has everything wifi, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery. This computer is defiantly off the chain. Oh gamers get your check books fly to France and get the hook up. I think the last thing we need right now in this economy is new laptops being made. But, hey who am I to say how far people can go into debt for some gadget right.

YAY.. wait no.. were almost done.

So only a couple more weeks of school and were done! I am excited; I probably will not ever look at my computer again. Looking at this screen for six hours straight is starting to drive me nuts. The work isn’t that hard it’s looking at this computer screen. I really need some help on my work. I’m still behind all because I’ve let myself get that way. It’s kind of a pain in my butt. But with only a couple of weeks left I’m thinking I can hold on tight. This will be a bumpy ride. Only because playing catch up isn’t as easy as you think. This is a really hard thing to do. I really enjoy this class it’s just I’m not used to having to have a computer in my lap all the time. I just really want to pass this class. I have been working really hard to get things done but, I have hardly accomplished anything. I keep telling myself to stay afloat but, honestly I am already half way to the bottom. I’m trying my best to get back up there though. We will see what I can do. I am thinking I can do it. I hope I am thinking in the right way. I think that someday I will be happy that I got this class and learned more about computers. Now day’s kids are in algebra in the first grade. Laptops for kindergarteners are next! You can take that to the bank.

COME ON REALLY

Alright here I am again, talking your ears off. Is that possible to talk someone’s ears off by reading? I’m thinking a yes for that one. Alright I got caught up a little bit, not by much though. I’m still working on homework every day. I have recently learned I am starting to hate my computer. This computer lately has really gotten on my nerves. Really it is gotten on my last nerve. I don’t think it’s the class that I am starting to hate I honestly believe it is the computer. It doesn’t do most of the stuff I want it to do, and it’s a brand new computer. I am thinking of throwing it out the window. (But my husband said no) I will be working on something like Digital Literacy and either it won’t start for me or else it quits in the middle of it. UGH. Then I have to go back through and do it again. Did I mention I don’t like Digital Literacy? It gets on my nerves also. It is just one of those things I think I can live without. Maybe. Even though it is a good thing to have, it’s just not for me. I need a vacation already. This class, this computer, this life, it’s all too much for me. I’m thinking the Bahamas will be good for a couple of weeks. Right now that would never happen though. Wow my imagination goes wild. Anyways on Netflix there are a few great movies to watch you guys should check them out.

Let's not Laugh at this.

This is no laughing matter when I say I’m in the hole. I’m in the hole in school work. But, I’m not going to complain because I am right here working on it. At this very minute I am so close to being done I can taste it. Too late to give up now, I have got to keep going. Wow, working on this class, work, being a mom and all that good stuff is really hard to do. Why can’t I be super mom? Wait; to my sons I am super mom. They think I snap my fingers and everything is done. Well just a secret everything that is done in my house usually has a lot of tears associated with them. There is so much school work, house work, yard work, and then work in general that I feel like I can’t go any further. This class has taken me longer to finish than I ever expected. I was hoping by now I would be all caught up but, I was wrong. I am still behind struggling. I’ll get this someday, hopefully soon though. I’m thinking right about now my guardian angel could come down and help me. But, I’m sure she see’s I have tons of work and say no thanks. The only thing I really struggle with in this class is Digital Literacy. I really liked the old computer concepts book we had. But, some things have to be changed. One of those things can be my way of thinking. 

WoWzZeR 6 aLrEaDy

Here we are on week six. This shall be good. Things are getting better and class work is getting harder. My sons are finally all better but, my dad is getting worse. I’m trying my hardest to stay afloat but, honestly it’s not working at all. I’m still behind in my work and praying isn’t helping get it done. I rush thru most of my work hoping for a miracle to happen but nothing. I’m thinking the hardest thing so far is the Digital Literacy. This program hates me with a passion. I think it wants me to fail. It won’t work at all on my computer. Again I’m praying for a miracle to happen. This work isn’t going to do itself. I try to spend as much time on my homework as I can. I haven’t looked at the clock to see how much time I spend on it. But I know it’s a lot of time. I’m hoping that I will get caught up soon. But it’s a lot I have to catch up on. I just need to think positive. Also I’ll try to keep telling myself I can do it. Some things just seem like it’s too much on me. This is one of those things. I have to say I’m a pretty good floater but this I think has got me beat. But here I am, doing what I do best, working on more work. Sooner or later this will get done and hopefully I will pass this class. If I don’t, I don’t know what I would do. Seeing that this is the second time I’ve taken this class. Alright time to get back to some more assignments. Have fun.

Alread Week 5

So this is already week five. We are just about half way thru this class. As I sit here typing this paper, knowing I am behind on a few things I wonder if I will ever finish what I started. Thinking I won’t and hoping I will. This class is really starting to teach me a few more things about my computer but, it seems I can’t stay caught up. I am struggling to get all the school work done. I know that it should have already been done and now I am paying for it. It takes me quite a while to do the work for this class. Especially since I am now dealing with a few sick kids. I sometimes wonder if they get sick only so ill put the computer down and focus on them. Either way they always get my attention. This week I have gotten so much bad news that it’s really took a toll on me. With my kids being sick and me having to tend to them I also got a phone call from my dad who told me he had another heart attack. So with all that I have to honestly say this class was not on my priority list. Not a good thing at all. I’m one of those who thinks they need to do and take care of everyone. Hopefully I will get caught up really soon so I don’t have to cram for the rest of my life on everything else. 

WeEk 4.

Week four has came entirely too fast. I have gotten behind in a lot of my classes. I am trying my hardest to get caught up. It all takes time. That is why I am locked in my room doing this. It is good for the soul. So with this week things have not really been good on my side. That saying things come in three’s, yeah I think that is right. Three of my family members have been in the hospital. I was supposed to take vacation, well my vacation ended up turning into a family crisis. This happens to me a lot. It’s alright I still got to see my family, just not like I wanted. I did get to see the ocean which was very soothing. Things have defiantly been rough but, I’m trying to keep my head above water. Everything happens for a reason. This reason being my family is in the hospital, I have not a clue. But, they will pull threw. J

So with this being week four of class, I am understanding pretty well. So far not to many problems comprehending. I am hoping I start learning some new stuff. I’m always wanting to learn something new. I love to teach my sons the things I learn. I’m not spending enough time in this class doing my work that is what caused me to get so far behind. I’m pulling it together though. I’m thinking I will have learned so many new things by the time this class is over that my head will be spinning. Which is a good thing my head will be spinning. I continue to ask myself what does Robin have in store for us next!!. We can only wait and see.. Hehe.

tHiiS hAs GoT tO bE fUn.

So as week three came and left on me, I am sitting here trying to figure out what to say. Anyways enough with this, I will figure out something to say. So what I have to say is.....nothing is coming to mind. Alright I think I may have something. Some people get on my nerves so bad. The reason being is, when I'm driving down the road and some idiot is riding my butt and just about hits me. People really need to have some respect and watch the road and not ride my butt when I'm already going over the speed limit. Alright enough of being crabby. So this class is taking its toll on me because, it means I have to actually sit longer than I want to. But, in the long run I'm glad I actually get to sit down for a minute. I think that this week it has taken me over sixteen hours to do this class. I get it but, my head is still in a ton of pain from the surgery. The doctors are thinking they have found a new problem to deal with. The headaches are coming back ten times worse, and no one knows why. This issue I am hoping will go away really soon. We can only pray though. I have only got two weeks left until my vacation with my family. I can not wait. We really can use vacation right about now. This is one of the hardest things about having a daycare, never any time off. I think that this class is starting to teach me more and more about computers everyday but, I have recently learned this class is very time consuming. I know that most college classes are but, a little more than I have expected. The things that are taking more time than anything is the digital literacy. I am not liking that to much. It's kind of hard and complicated to me. I think that I could get the hang of it if I sat and messed with it for hours on end. I just don't have the time for that. So that's why it's kind of hard.
So I recently found this website called nettop20.com that is all about current events. I found that they have the top twenty websites for the week. These websites are all about computers. I find this place very interesting because it gives you websites for interesting downloads. I personally like the cool tool of the day website. Like I say its the top twenty websites so everyone may have their own opinion. The other one that I love is the free downloads that they give. I personally don't download anything on my computer, but I always tell my friends that have computers so they can get some stuff. Also their is a new site for computer news. It hasn't been out for that long. So I am not one hundred percent about it. But, I know it keeps you up to date on all the computer news. Infoworld.com is the site. I think that with this site every one can learn something from it. I hope everyone enjoys this weeks blog. Thanks :) Christina

Weeks Go By!

Weeks go by..
This is week two of this computer class. So far so good. Kind of. I have gotten most of this work done but, I am behind due to some surgery I just had on my head. This class would be a lot more enjoyable if I didn't have a headache all the time. But, life goes on right? The reason I had surgery was because I was born with two small bumps on the crown of my head. They are just known as nautical scars. No one knows what they are or were caused by. So after twenty two years of these bumps getting on my nerves I finally went in and had them taken off. Alright, not just like that but, after the EEG, MRI, and a few biopsies they came off. They weren't connected to anything so surgery was a lot easier. Twenty one stitches and an incision line was left on my head. Its like a little hole now but, soon it will just be a perfect little line. This is why the headaches have been affecting my homework. I have to say at least it was not the dog. In the middle of all this surgery stuff with me, my four year old comes down with some virus. He has had a fever, vomiting, coughing, and a runny nose. For some reason this little virus has hit practically everyone on my side of the family. Both of my sons are momma's boys. So they don't want me to do anything but hold them. My arms are so worn that I can barley lift them. But, these things makes me know why I love being a mommy. So while my son and I were on the couch sick as all get out, my youngest goes outside and picks us a whole bunch of dandelions. It made me feel so special. The little things in life like dandelions are what makes me feel like I'm doing something right. So now I am playing catch up on all of my homework with all of my classes. Where there is a will there is a way!! I have a will!. My family and I are counting down the days until we get to go on vacation. We can't wait, we deserve it after all the hard work we have done. This will be our first family vacation, and were gonna have the time of our lives! It will be in the middle of this class, so, its looking as if you guys will get to see the vacation also. Speaking of the middle of this class, this class is going good. I usually spend around eight hours a week on it. Getting my classes are really important to me. Seeing that I know a little bit about computers, its not to hard for me. I do struggle a little, but, when I do I try with the next chapter to study a little more. The only part that I don't like about this class is the digital part. I think I really like the book a lot better. But, I will hopefully get used to doing the digital literacy a little better. I do enjoy doing the skills review though, it seems to teach me a little more every time about my computer. So after all is said and done I have to say math is still my favorite subject!! :) Hope everyone else enjoys this blog as much as me :) Have a good day!

Week 1 ( Cybersafety)

Cybersafety

1. Safety Tips on Blogging~~ No one thinks about the term "about me" when setting up their profile on the internet. There is a very high rate of teenagers putting where they live, their age, their name, their nickname, and their contact info. Of course with anything else in life there is a risk to you when giving the whole world access to this very important information. The biggest risk out of everything is everyone has YOUR WHOLE IDENTITY! We all need to make sure our children, preteens, teenagers and ourselves are safe. Watch what you type into the "about me", "interests", "surveys", and "what are you doing now." This could turn out to be very dangerous!
2.Online predators: Help minimize the risk~~Lets Chat... We have all heard that term before right? Well I certainly have. We all need to become more aware of the danger in this remark. Doesn't really matter your age, name, sex or anything to the sort. Their are predators that come in every form. They are looking for young to old. They are "predators." Reading this link has opened my eyes a lot. The online predators gets all the latest news so they are ready to hunt for their age group. Kind of sad but, so true. We as parents or just to protect ourselves can make sure we take precautions to prevent a "predator" to get to us. We need to make sure there are parental controls and make sure you never give out personal information to anyone. Please be aware. Predators come in many forms. Check and read your email and/or your child's email to make sure they aren't being targeted. This happens a lot. Please watch your childrens social networking groups. Make sure they aren't being targeted. If you think your child is being targeted, block the person and call the local police. If you don't it could be tragic.
3.How to manage your online reputation~~If you have anything to do with the web, then you most likely have a "online reputation." Sometimes this could be good but, it can also be bad. Everyone can look everyone up with just their name now days. Its all for the public to see. So with this being said, you should look up your own name to see what comes up. Some, if not all of your employers will look you up on the internet. So, making sure you have a good rap sheet is a good idea. Has your parents ever told you "watch what you say and where you say it?" Well, this is a very good time to do so. Anything you put on the web even if it's in a blog, facebook, myspace, email etc... could always get back around to you. Watching your what you say is a big term. It's one of those terms that is meant for every where. So start today look yourself up, by your name, age, gender etc. See if some of your stuff comes up. Take precaution in what is on your pages. Years from now you might end up seeing it again. Hope all this helps :)

Alright, so this is week number one with this class. I am hoping that everything goes well. But, lets start with my current level of comfort with computers and with Microsoft Office 2007. I am pretty good when it comes to computers. I really like being on them and learning new things. I would say from a scale from one to ten with comfort with computers I am about an eight. I would defiantly love to learn more. My best aspect of the computer would have to be typing. I type about seventy two words a minute. I would love to become faster. But, I will take what I can do. As for Microsoft Office, I am pretty well off. But, I need to learn more on Excel. I struggle with it more than I would like. I know sometime in the near future, in this class, I will be learning a lot more on this. I can't wait. So far, in this class, its going pretty well. This is only the first week and I am sure its gonna get harder. I am up for the challenge. I really enjoy taking this class and so far its been fun. There so far isn't any challenges for me.. They will soon come. It has taken me about ten hours to complete what I have gotten done so far. I am almost done with everything.. Just two more quiz's. Just for kicks and giggles. I am gonna tell you a little bit about my week.. So far this week has gone pretty well. The only thing is I recently (not even a full week ago) had surgery on the crown of my head. I have about thirteen stitches and I cannot wait until I get them out. Running a daycare will be a lot easier without a headache. My sons are growing up so very fast. Makes me feel old. But, yes I can't wait until I get to meet everyone!! I'm going to head to bed. Talk with everyone soon..