Janai Church
English 100 May 10,2017 A fixed mindset is when I set limitations on what I can get better at because my belief is that i'm either born with talents and intelligence, or i'm not and I can't practice them to become better at them. I have always been the type of person that believes I can achieve anything in life, and grow to a higher level in any situation, whether it’s educational, athletic, or even cooking. My mother always instilled in me that you're only as great as you say you are. She also taught me to believe in myself, so I kept her message in the back of my mind, that hard work pays off and I can progress and become successful at any in life that I put my mind to. So with that being said It had been instilled in me at a very young age to have a growth mindset. A growth mindset is limitless with learning new things intellectually, and can be developed over time. Believing you can work towards progression and ascertaining positive results when the reality is your ability measures success and you choose to have a growth mindset through setting goals that meet with being successful. Having a growth mindset has helped me learn as a college student here at Delaware County Community College, because I have confidence in my learning abilities, and I am committed to the process of developing higher cognition through increased reading and resources. A growth mindset has helped me learn as a college student because I have a strong belief in my learning abilities and I have committed more to my process of making knowledge. As a college student I have faced some classes that I wasn't sure as to how I was going to pass because it was hard. Having the assumption that if I didn’t see results right away gave me the impression that I couldn't do it or wasn't smart enough.“A fixed mindset believe that intelligence is a fixed trait, think of an eye color they believe you're born with a certain amount of intelligence and you can't do much to change that, people with a growth mindset think of intelligence more like a muscle they understand that when you put in effort and challenge yourself you can get smarter”( Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset). Having those thoughts made me realize that I could do it. The brain is a muscle that grows with learned determination --it gets weak without being cognitively challenged(Sentis) I've always wanted a career as a registered nurse, but sometimes I get in the way of my own success. I had became lazy in a sense because I didn't want to work hard but wanted great success. Math has always been a struggle for me during my high school years so that was a fear I always carried in the back of my mind while studying here at Delaware County Community College. Knowing that I would need to take a few additional math classes during my nursing training. Well known psychologist Carol Dweck has a technique that says, “ if you get the grade not yet you understand that your on a learning curve.” Giving me the courage that I can do it, believing that I have what it takes to grow as a student. My mother always instilled in me that you're only as great as you say you are. She taught me to believe in myself, so I kept her message in the back of my mind, that hard work pays off and I can progress and become successful at any subject I put my mind to. Being as though I have the opportunity to seek help, I'm taking full advantage of it by going to tutoring. The more I work at it, the easier it is to understand and I have become more successful in my math class. Because I have been signing up and going to tutoring, over this past year and I have seen progress. It takes time in becoming successful. Nothing happens overnight. This goes hand in hand with having a growth mindset, you aren't where you want to be yet! That strong statement gives me the thoughts that I can improve and become better. A fixed mindset is when I set limitations on what I can get better at because my belief is that i'm either born with talents and intelligence, or i'm not and I can't practice them to become better at them. Also setting limitations on growth, means I can't make progress even if I’ve tried. However even though I failed at something doesn't mean I won't be successful. I just have to work harder at it. “Not so long ago many scientists believed that the brain did not change after childhood that is was hardwired and fixed by the time we became adults but recent advances in only the last decade now tell us that this is simply not true the brain can and does change throughout our lives, it is adaptable like plastic hence neuroscientists call this neuroplasticity (Sentis).” Knowing that I can expand and adapt to new things by being consistent in achievement and chaning the mindset just gives me life. So even though it was instilled in me that it takes progress to get to the next level I was still having a hard time whenever I struggled in school. The brain is a muscle that grows with learned determination says (Sentis) in their you tube video about neuroplasticity. it gets weak without being cognitively challenged. Overlooking that it takes practice, over and over again. It may not be easy at first, but after a period of practice and working hard, eventually positive results do occur. Having those thoughts made me realize that I could do it.It takes time in becoming successful. Nothing happens overnight. I would say making time has impacted my progress for my success. I needed to set a time to work on the things I wanted to excel such as taking the necessary steps towards obtaining my degree as a registered nurse. I've always wanted to become a registered nurse, but I was getting in the way of my own success. I had become lazy because I didn't want to work hard but wanted achievability. I always struggled in math during my high school years so that was a fear I always carried in the back of my mind, knowing that I would need to take a few additional math classes during my nurses training. I started to believe that I couldnt do it and since im older now I couldnt learn new things. Neuroplasticity a belief that you can learn and improve your intelligence. Sentis says in neuroplasticity your brain can grow, adapt with repetition of repeated steps, when you do something new your pathways become stronger -- Growth and fixed mindsets has been studied for years -- Scientist believed up until now that your brain didn’t grow after childhood years but now recent studies show that your brain can actually grow and obtain new information. Giving you the courage that you can do it, you have to believe that you have what it takes to grow. I have been signing up and going to tutoring, over this past year and I have seen progress. Being as though we have the opportunity to seek help, I'm taking full advantage of it by going to tutoring. The more I work at it, the easier it is to understand. I have become more successful in my math class. In the video The Power of Believing You Can Improve (Carol Dweck, TED Talk). Dweck mentions the word “yet”. The synonyms for yet are: so far, thus far, as yet, up till/to now, until now. That gives you the confidence that you can do it, even if you fail at first you still have the abilities to get it right. This goes hand in hand with having a growth mindset, you aren't where you want to be yet! Also giving you the thoughts that you can improve and become better. “The brain can and does change throughout our lives it is adaptable like plastic hence neuro scientist call this neuroplasticity” (Sentis). There are billions of pathways that light up every time you think, have a feeling or do something (sentis). They travel and become habits by the way we think, feel or do something. By repeating something over and over again your brain will adapt to what its learning (Sentis). As well in life I work with children and have children of my own so I feel it's my job to take the necessary steps to find time to study. I try to come on my days off from work while my children are in school, after getting an assignment that I need help with. I have been signing up and going to tutoring, over this past year and I have seen progress. The more I work it becomes more understanding. I am acquiring success,. The more you do something over and over again, you become better at it. Having this growth mindset is dependent on you. According to Dweck she says ‘They understood that their abilities could be developed”. In class we made a list of things on basic procrastination (how we spend our time and when given work assignments do we start them immediately with just a week to complete). The amount of effort you put in will affect the results you get. Prior to taking this particular class I always procrastinated with most of my assignments. Mainly because it was boring and I lacked focus, but for the most part I didn't plan out or have a schedule. I usually did them the night before. Now I write out what my plans are for the week, including work, cooking, outings with the kids, studying/homework and me time. Since I have started doing this I have become more successful and I believe that I complete chores in a timely matter verses always rushing to get it done. I also set out time to do my work, which makes a big difference in how im learning. We can all improve through effort. Growth mindsets is of all cultures, no one is excluded! We all have what it takes to expand our learning, some just need that extra push. So I believe that having a growth mindset rests upon your belief system. An open mind ready to be nurtured falls into the growth mindset whereas the sky's the limit and we strive to reach that top through learned information and the ambitions we apply and obtaining that information. On the other hand the fixed mindset is stagnant and limits our ability to think outside the box and we close ourselves from learned knowledge.
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Throughout my English class this semester I have learned how to make meaning in a way that I haven't been able to while studying in my college. My professor defines making meaning as compose. In the dictionary compose means write or create. Making meaning in a different way of writing or should I say blogging. In this class we were required to created a blog (this blog) and post our writing. When I first heard what we were doing I wasn't all that excited about it because all of my posts would be public for our other classmates to view and critique. I'm secure with my writing and have things I need to work on to become better but it's still a venerable thing for me to be so open with my writing. But on another note it was also a good thing because we were all given the same topic and since we all don't write the same, I had a chance to see how other classmates tackled the same assignment as I had to. By posting our writings it helpful in a sense because if I didn't understand or wasn't sure I about the assignment I had the opportunity to look at other classmates work and get a better idea. These writings weren't that normal traditional only on paper and just boring, instead I had a chance of creating my blog to my own liking making it about me. It was a great way for me to interact with other classmates, by commenting on other posts and getting feedback for my writing as well. It was a new way of learning and I liked it. Also it was interesting, and I didn't lose focus on what I was doing. Surprisingly I will be finishing off this semester the way I started off intrigued and excited, not the usual just ready for the semester to end.
Janai Church
English 100 April 26,2017 I have always been the type of person that believes one can achieve anything in life, and grow to a higher level in any situation, whether it’s educational, athletic, or even cooking, My mother always instilled in me that you're only as great as you say you are. She also taught me to believe in myself, so I kept her message in the back of my mind, that hard work pays off and I can progress and become successful at any subject I put my mind to.. I was taught at a very young age to have a growth mindset. A growth mindset is limitless with learning new things intellectually, and can be developed over time. Believe you can work towards progression and ascertaining positive results when the reality is your ability measures success and you choose to have a growth mindset through setting goals that meet with being successful. Having a growth mindset has helped me learn as a college student here at Delaware County Community College, because I have confidence in my learning abilities, and I am committed to the process of developing higher cognition through increased reading and resources. A growth mindset has helped me learn as a college student because I have a strong belief in my learning abilities and I have committed more to my process of making knowledge. Now a fixed mindset is when you set limitations on what you can get better at because the belief is that you are born with talents and intelligence, when you’re not and you can't practice them to become better.. Also setting limitations on growth, means you can't make progress even if you’ve tried. However this isn’t true. You can expand and adapt to new things by being consistent in achievement and changing the mindset of expecting everything to be easy or just given freely. Just the assumption that if one doesn’t see results right away gives the impression that it can’t be accomplished. The brain is a muscle that grows with learned determination...it gets weak without being cognitively challenges. “A fixed mindset believe that intelligence is a fixed trait, think of an eye color they believe you're born with a certain amount of intelligence and you can't do much to change that, people with a growth mindset think of intelligence more like a muscle they understand that when you put in effort and challenge yourself you can get smarter”(Dec,2014 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset). For example learning how to read begins as early as the womb. A mother can channel language in vitro via reading to her unborn child. Then you learn in kindergarten, at around age five. It takes practice, over and over again. It’s not easy at first, but after a period of practice and working hard, eventually positive results do occur. A year later you gradually progress even more and so forth. It takes time in becoming successful. Nothing happens overnight. I would say making time has impacted progress for my success. I needed to set a time to work on the things I wanted to excel such as taking the necessary steps towards obtaining my degree as a registered nurse. I've always wanted to become a registered nurse, but I was getting in the way of my own success. I had become lazy because I didn't want to work hard but wanted achievability. I always struggled in math during my high school years so that was a fear I always carried in the back of my mind, knowing that I would need to take a few additional math classes during my nurses training. However, I got over those fears by believing I can pass the classes through practicing and studying the materials I needed to get to the next level. Here at Delaware County Community College they have tutors in the learning commons to help students in any subject. Even though math is a struggle, I believe in myself that I will get through it. Well known psychologist Carol Dweck has a technique that says, “ if you get the grade not yet you understand that your on a learning curve.” Giving you the courage that you can do it, you have to believe that you have what it takes to grow. I have been signing up and going to tutoring, over this past year and I have seen progress. Being as though we have the opportunity to seek help, I'm taking full advantage of it by going to tutoring. The more I work at it, the easier it is to understand. I have become more successful in my math class. In the video The Power of Believing You Can Improve (Carol Dweck, TED Talk). Dweck mentions the word “yet”. The synonyms for yet are: so far, thus far, as yet, up till/to now, until now. That gives you the confidence that you can do it, even if you fail at first you still have the abilities to get it right. This goes hand in hand with having a growth mindset, you aren't where you want to be yet! Also giving you the thoughts that you can improve and become better. A belief that you can learn and improve your intelligence neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is your brain can grow, adapt with repetition of repeated steps, when you do something new your pathways become stronger. Growth and fixed mindsets has been studied for years. Scientist believed up until now that your brain didn’t grow after childhood years but now recent studies show that your brain can actually grow and obtain new information. Years ago scientist believed that after childhood years your brain had learned all that it could but recent studies show that your brain can and will grow. “The brain can and does change throughout our lives it is adaptable like plastic hence neuro scientist call this neuroplasticity” (2014 De Fretes, Koen, Free). There are billions of pathways that light up every time you think, have a feeling or do something. They travel and become habits by the way we think, feel or do something. By repeating something over and over again your brain will adapt to what its learning. “Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.” (Ziglar, 2014) As well in life I work with children and have children of my own so I feel it's my job to take the necessary steps to find time to study. I try to come on my days off from work while my children are in school, after getting an assignment that I need help with. I have been signing up and going to tutoring, over this past year and I have seen progress. The more I work it becomes more understanding. I am acquiring success,. The more you do something over and over again, you become better at it. Having this growth mindset is dependent on you. I was taught to have a growth mindset. My mom told me when I was a child, that I would be successful. Its funny because I always wanted to be a nurse as a child and my mom pushed me to believe in myself. Even if i wasn't successful at first I never gave up. I remained hopeful and here I am, going after my dreams making them reality. You have to be willing to put in the effort to be successful. According to Dweck says ‘They understood that their abilities could be developed”. The amount of effort you put in will net the results you seek. In class we made a list of things on basic procrastination (how we spend our time and when given work assignments do we start them immediately with just a week to complete). Prior to taking this particular class I always procrastinated with most of my assignments. Mainly because it was boring and I lacked focus, but for the most part I didn't plan out or have a schedule. I usually did them the night before. Now I write out what my plans are for the week, including work, cooking, outings with the kids, studying/homework and me time. Since I have started doing this I have become more successful and I believe that I complete chores in a timely matter verses always rushing to get it done. I also set out time to do my work, which makes a big difference in how im learning. We can all improve through effort. Growth mindsets is of all cultures, no one is excluded! We all have what it takes to expand our learning, some just need that extra push. I believe that having a growth mindset rests upon your belief system. An open mindset ready to be nurtured falls into the growth mindset whereas the sky's the limit and we strive to reach that plateau through learned information and the ambitions we apply and obtaining that information. On the other hand the fixed mindset is stagnant and limits our ability to think (outside the box) and we close ourselves from learned knowledge. Janai Church
English 100 April 20, 2017 This wasn't a day that I could simply forget. Emotionally those 24 hours stood out to me. Everything started off so slow that day. I was supposed to be to work at seven in the morning, however my mind was quicker than my body. I continuously pressed on the snooze button of my alarm, not once opening my eyes. My daughter Taylor’s voice grew silent as she called me from a distance. I was physically and mentally drained. The realization that I would be late to work creeps into my mind. Just knowing I was never one to be late for work but today my record would change. I causally force myself up from my bed. Minutes after I called my job. Peggy, who happened to be my supervisor picked up. Me and her were never the best of friends but this is business therefore I respected her enough to explain that I'll be late on this morning. Peggy understood my situation regardless of our personal relationship and she was nothing short of being professional surprisingly. I have one daughter named Taylor. I have to wake her up and get her prepared for school. Taylor often gives me a hard time before leaving for school but today she was up bright and early. Seeing my little girl smiling at me, made my day better. As I began greeting my baby girl, the loud ringing of the doorbell startled me. It wasn’t that I was afraid. I wasn’t expecting anyone, I was caught off guard. I sometimes think of the worst things when under stress. I automatically begin thinking “what could be wrong?” I slightly open the door,cautiously not knowing who’s on the other side, to my surprise it's my mom. She looked worried, she had been calling me, sending text messages. When she realized I wasn’t answering she rushed over to my place. My mom often dropped Taylor off to school for me because I had to be to work before she school started. I would drop her off to my mom, I understood her worry, I did. I felt completely sick knowing I was the cause of my mother's worry. I was the cause of her temporary panic and I hated it. I embraced her with love. Hugging her with so much force. I looked her in the eye to see a steady calmness in her eyes. As she entered through the doorway she kissed Taylor on the forehead, than continued upstairs. She called for Taylor to follow her. The realization that I had to focus .When I say my mother never let me down. She he never let me down! Whenever I needed her she was always there for me. Maybe it was because I was her only daughter. It doesn’t matter however. My mother always made everything okay. It’s the little things that matters most and I appreciate her for all that shes does for us. All good things come to an end. My mother was like wonder women, she could do anything. However everyone has a weakness and my mother’s just so happened to have dialysis. When I tell you that I’ve never felt so betrayed before in my life. I mean ever. Imagine leaving home, saying goodbye and expecting to see someone by the end of the day. It hurts to receive a phone call that you least expected. My mother called me herself, she told me she didn't feel right and she needed to go to the hospital. Pain, my mother was in pain. I entered the hospital in a slight panic. I wanted to remain calm in this situation. The nurse approached me. I asked “ Can I see my mother, Her names, Joyce Church.” she replied “I’m sorry miss, you’ll have to wait in the waiting room.” At that moment I couldn’t just stay here, I had to keep myself busy. I went to far out in the city to finish shopping on Good Friday. It was nothing good about this day however. The next call I received was nothing I could prepare myself for. Shocked, I felt so shocked. Nurse, “ Is this Ms.Church?” I replied “ Yes. Did something happen?” Nurse, “ Could you please come in?” I answered “ I'm a distance but I'll be there as soon as I can.” The call ended. Soon after my brother called me. I knew once I received a phone call from him. I knew deep inside myself the truth. It was a truth I refused to expect. After a while I finally made it to the hospital and everyone was already there. I slowly approach my brother with tears already dropping my eyes. It wasn't tears from my eyes, embodying my cheeks. It was tears from my heart, covering my soul. The most painful tears are these. These tears that you can't help but. But you want to fall hoping that you'll feel less pain afterwards. It’s almost unbearable, for someone to be that important it's almost as if a part of me died. A part of me did die that day with my mother, April 10, 2009. I'll never forget. I'll never forget the day I lost my home. I lost my foundation. I sometimes wonder how my life would be if I still had my mother. I sometimes wonder how my daughter felt to have lost someone so important. Everyday my daughter would see her. Then just like that, she’s gone. She's gone forever. I realize I went into a full on panic attack because I awake in a hospital bed with my brothers eyes staring holes into mine with the deep emotion of that worry, sadness and annoyance. Instantly I felt selfish. My mothers here in the hospital when am I panicking. My brother begins to speak. “ I'm sorry, Name.” I replied “ Why are you sorry?” He answer “ Mom. She didn't make it.” I replied “ I know.” Hours pass by and I'm still in the hospital but I'm alone. My brother took my daughter home with him, they deserve to rest he said. I didn't argue, I would never want my daughter to sit overnight in a hospital. I reply what happened in the last 10 hours over and over again. I can't stop thinking. I can't stop thinking and honestly I didn't want to stop thinking. My mother isn't coming home. My mother isn't here with me anymore. I felt the wetness on my face. I'm feeling so hurt. I'm hurt really really bad. Physical I am tired. Mentally I'm drained. Emotionally I'm damaged. Broken I'm so broken. I fall asleep after crying for what seemed like forever. I remember the good times. I could never forget the good times I tell you. My mother was something special. I remember we would just sit in her room and laugh. Nothing else mattered because we were happy. Happiness it's hard to be happy in this life. I feel relief in a way. I feel relieved because I know my mom is not feeling pain anymore. My mom is finally set free without worry. Even though I feel relief I still feel pain. I still feel the need for her. I would do anything just to see my mom's beautiful smile again. I would do anything just to hear my mom's laugh one last time. My mom was a church going woman. I would never forget waking up Sunday mornings to go to church. My mom taught me how to pray. I'm thankful for that because during this time in my life I'd be nowhere without prayer. My mom's funeral was beautiful. I say beautiful because it was truly beautiful. Although it was a sad occasion, it was a scenery that spoke volumes. So many people came out to show respect and love for my mother and support me and my family through this period of grievance. Even though I don't know everyone, my mother taught me to have respect for others, especially when these people are here to support me through my hardship. After the funeral I went to be with my family. I had been distance during the time after my mom's death leading up to the funereal. I realized that during that time I should have been with my family. I was going through a lot and honestly I'm glad I decided to spend that time with my family. It's been a year since my mom’s death and I'm doing much better now. I still feel the pain of my mom’s death but I'm able to control my emotions. My family decided to have a family cookout in recognition of my mom. It was a celebration of life, one's life that was joyful. A life that was respected. A person that was loved by everyone. My family had got shirts made not only to represent my mom’s death but a life well lived. It's been 8 years since my mom’s death. I'm now 28. I'm in school studying nursing. My mom’s death once made me lose hope to do anything but with time I've healed. My mom would be so proud of me for the accomplishments I've made. Although I still feel that undying pain. That part that I've lost because of my mom's death will forever be left a void however I'm happy. I have my daughters and I'm working on saving lives each day so no one has to feel the pain I feel. Not alone at least. I can feel my heart beating at a fast pace
One of my legs are weighing down on the other one I can hear cars riding down the street I can hear the birds chirping I better turn to the other side because my leg is falling asleep Trying to gather my thoughts Trying to get myself together I have been working a lot lately My brain works overload My mind is moving quickly Kinda like driving a fast car Maybe a Ferrari maybe a Mustang maybe a Camaro It's always moving I can smell the morning dew Someone's been cutting grass I cant stop rubbing my eyes Inhale exhale Thinking of my plans for today There's no breeze coming in through the window I can tell it's going to be a lovely day Why haven't i gotten out of bed yet today These heavy thought weigh me down Weigh me down in the sense that i don't want to move believing that i need to continue to rest I want to get up How can i move I want to enjoy this day Im thirsty I want to get out of bed What's it gonna take for me to enjoy this day My computer is in arm's reach These papers that needs to be done is on my mind so heavy They are weighing me down like stones I don't know how to start Where is stage 3 I haven't even reached stage 1 Gathering my thoughts one by one What's important and what's not important What matters and what doesn't Slowly but surely i'm becoming myself Inhale exhale My legs arent sleep anymore I'm moving around I've been staring at the ceiling for what seems to have been hours Trying to get myself together One phone call Back to reality I feel better now I needed that I hear sirens That was once far but are getting closer and closer to my home I'm moving now Was that a sign for me to get up First the phone call Now the sirens Now i am so relaxed I can move I can think clearly I'm ready to start my day Grabs computer Starts typing….. I believe that you need to write out achievable goals in order to have success become successful in anything you want to achieve in life. As for me i make little goals week by week to improve on anything that i want to get better at. Like when I decided to loose weight, I started off cutting back on what i drank. I only drank water, then about a week or two later water was the normal for me. I didn't just dive in head first because that's gonna make you want to crave your old eating habits. Well at least for me, I would go back to my old ways and want to eat and drink what I was used to and that was anything. On the brighter side I stuck to the plan and was successful.
On another level about setting goals and taking it step by step, for me going back to school wasn't easy. I had been out of school for nine years before I decided to follow my dreams and become a registered nurse. I knew it was possible but I knew I had to have a plan, especially since I have children who I am responsible for. I always knew I wanted to become a registered nurse but I needed a plan as to how I was going to make that happen. I needed a job that would give me the flexibility that I would need to attend school during the day time. From there I got the job that would fit with my school schedule. I took time out to see how I was going to balance working, attending school and being a full time mother. Now I am currently working toward that dream and making it reality. That all came from setting goals and going after them to gain the success you want. Chef's Table, Francis Mallmann, and Our Composition Course Question #1: How does this episode fit into the narrative mode? This episode falls into narrative mode by jumping straight into telling his life story. He’s outside sipping wine. There are only scenes showing pictures and music in the background setting the tone and showing details about what may be the topic of this episode. Questions #2: How does Mallman's story connect to the hiraeth story you are writing in this class? Consider his discussions about home and childhood. The way Mallman’s story connects to my hiraeth story is he describes about this home he longs for and describes it as “the feeling of Patagonia I feel, is my deepest rooted feeling for home”. Recreating his cooking life from his childhood, you always go back to what you know. Question #3: What major ideas/themes from this episode connect to ideas/themes from our composition course? Consider Mallmann's argument about composing a good dish, examining his life environments, and being productive. He says I have to find my own way, I have to find my own language. That’s how I see myself in being productive and when I look back on my draft I see more and more of me. He goes into description about this scene about him and his parents being outside, and there are flowers it was the summertime and the décore was beautiful all around him. Campfires and theater and happiness were a major part of his life. When I think of things that keeps me going the list can go on and on….. But my main reasons to never give up and achieve my goals are my daughters. They motivate me in so many ways like being a better person making sure I'm leading a good example of a positive role model and mother. It is important to me as to how my children view me and leading by example. Also following my dreams to become a nurse. I have always wanted to be a nurse but I didn't have the courage to do it until I realized my children were watching me. I need to be that example for them to see they too can do it as well. Following their dreams and being successful. By following my dreams and becoming successful I will be able to provide for my little ones as well so they can have all of the memories I had growing up as a child and more. They give me so much inspiration to keep going. Especially on days when I want to give up because things aren't going as smooth as I would like or simply because lemons seems to be thrown my way. I just look at my girls and know that I will make it, seeing them just gives lights me up on the inside and remembering why I started. Not only with education but with anything in life, it has its ups and downs but they get me through it and onto the next. Because of them I can never give up, it's not easy being a mom but I sure as hell gets the job done! But when life gives me lemons I make lemonade! I basically worked on my project alone. I much rather work alone that way I can think clearly without any loud noises and distractions from my loved ones.
The most difficult part about my writing process was trying to gather my thoughts and putting them on paper and making meaning of it. I over came this obstacle by using the technique that I learned in class, which is setting a timer on my phone and writing until the buzzer went off. That helped me get through my paper. I wrote my project soon as I got the assignments . That's always a good approach for me because I have enough time to go back and edit it and I also have enough time to turn it in by the deadline. My topic on this specific paper was Who benefited more in the relationship Cole or Malcolm. I said Cole because Malcolm help him get through plenty of obstacles such as overcoming his fears in having a more social life with his friends at school also bettering his relationship with his mother. Where as Malcolm did learn things from Cole such as realizing that he had died the night that he was shot. I plan on revising my paper for the for the future revision by going to the learning Commons and getting assistance. Sometimes when you write a paper you like what you have right and you think it's good but there's always room for more improvement so I won't be hard on myself about taking bits and pieces out to become better. This Video is part of my Blog on Weebly.
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