Almost Finished

This ENGL002 course has been taking a toll on my life, but in a good way. I have given up so much just to stay completely focused on this class. The fact that this class is accelerated means were moving very fast. Sometimes I just want to give up, and say I quit. I realized that in order to pass this class I have to be completely focused. The only thing that's getting in the way of that is GRAMMAR! Grammar is a tough cookie for me  to swallow at times. I try my best to understand it, but sometimes I just don't. I plan on passing this course in March with my hard work and dedication. I love how everyday we are working on things to get us to the next level which is ENGL101A. To be honest I'm very excited to see what is in store for the rest of the semester.  I cant say what will happen, but my goal is to keep working hard to finish at the finish line.

Am I Addicted>

I must admit I absolutely love my cell phone. I have my cell phone with me 24/7, and I can never seem to put it down when its time for work, or school. My entire life is on my phone, reminders, phone numbers, and my favorite social networks. Recently I just experienced not having my phone for 3 days, and it was a nightmare! My IPhone 6 had gotten stolen at work, and I was totally lost with out it. I couldn't call anyone to let them know what happen because I couldn't remember anyone's number. I was on the train with no music, I didn't know what time it was, because I didn't wear a watch. I had to wait 3 days to get my phone, and I was just so miserable. Once I received a new phone it was bigger, and better. I ended up getting the IPhone 6 plus. The phone is  more bigger, and it is the phone I've wanted from the beginning. Once I got my new phone I was in heaven, and couldn't put it down for nothing. I still haven't learned my lesson, because I still find it hard to put my phone down when I have homework or even have to study for a test. Sometimes I feel like I am disconnected from the world when I don't have my phone. I sometimes think I will miss something maybe a text or even a missed call. I need to have the willpower this semester to disconnect from my phone so that I can stay focused. My phone can sometimes be the reason why I don't do what needs to be done.

BEING REAL

I would love to think that I am a real person. I make realistic decisions most of the time. This semester I took on a lot of responsibility, and I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into. I registered for a EN002 Accelerated course, and taking MA080 at Montgomery College. I also picked up a class for EMT this semester to further my career in the health field. When I thought about all of this in my head it all sounded right, but what i forgot to include was my work schedule. I usually work about 32-40 hours a week. I'm a cocktail server at a restaurant downtown called Daily Grill. I give my manger my schedule weekly so that i can stay on track with my school work. I'm off Monday, Wednesday, and Friday because of my classes. I work all day Tuesday, Thursday every other Saturday, and work all day Sunday as well. I didn't think I would be this tired, and stressed out only coming  into the second week of school. I haven't been getting enough sleep, I rarely eat a full meal, because I'm always working or in class. After realizing that something has to give, and it wasn't going to be my education. I've decided to cut my hours at work back a lot. I'm only willing to work about 3 shifts a week. If I am able to cut back financially to get through one of my toughest semesters in school so far I will do what needs to be done. The fact that I will not be working all the time in  reality I can use that extra time to study, do homework assignments, and focus on school so that i can get through this semester. Being realistic in real life situations is very important, because if you don't stay real to yourself it's not going to get you far in life. In order for me to stay on track I made a real life decision that will affect me but only temporarily.