So we got some of my books today, and will order the rest at Border’s so I can use the 20% educators’ discount we get as homeschoolers. I have four chapters to read before my 6pm class, so I’d best…
Too Many Changes
I must admit that I’ve tried to institute too many new habits at once. I’m not good at gradual anything, though. I really have very little patience in too many ways to count them. I always find it funny when…
Friday Frittering
I’ve never had a reason to walk into a Bath & Body Works store before. Now I know they carry Burt’s Bees products, so I do. shadowkatt got some in her Christmas stocking last year and has loved them, so…
Energy Request
I find it difficult to talk about money. I have big hang-ups about it. But I know I need to get over them, so… I’m trying very hard not to freak out about a money matter right now. There are…
Define Technical Communication
Assignment: Define “technical communication” using an analogy, in 20-30 words, as you would if explaining what you do at a cocktail party. Technical writers are mostly translators. We take complex information and explain it as clearly as possible, avoiding jargon…
Introvert Backlash
I am reminded, again, that I really am an introvert. After being at school for about 8 hours yesterday, I want to crawl into a hole and pull it in after me. I need about two hours of recovery time…
College Textbook Racket
Hey, I just realized WHY we have to buy so many books—it’s job security for the professors! I mean, who writes most textbooks—professors, right? And I’m taking four courses in technical communications. A lot of books, even when they’re written…
Mommy Mindset Deactivated
I had one of those “ohmigod” moments at school this evening. I’m not in “Mommy mindset” when I’m at school. As it’s very difficult for me to get OUT of that mindset, this is actually a Very Good Thing. I…
Fall Semester Books
As if either one isn’t difficult enough to deal with by itself: Obesity, depression provide double-whammy to heart I’ve decided that all professors should be required to print, right there on the syllabus next to the name of the required…
Website Thoughts
Well, since I can’t do the cleaning I want to do, and I don’t have my textbooks to start my homework, I’m stuck with things I can do sitting down. I find myself wanting to change my personal site and…