Wednesday, March 24, 2010

More Journaling in Type+Writer Class

Morning workout went well and weight was even down a little bit this morning, 143.6.  Seems to make a difference when I don't do the snacking and get a Sonic coke everyday.  But that is hard, very hard.

Started reading the motorcycle operator's manual because I need to take the written this week. We are taking the motorcycle driving workshop on Saturday and Sunday.  Hope I can handle those bigger motorcycles that are provided by them.  I just want my license to drive my little motor-scooter. 

Ran my normal grocery errands for Don and most importantly Abby was out of her TREATS. Dropped books off at the library and mailed a package to Kenna from Mom for her birthday.

I hadn't been over to Mom's since we had gotten back from TX so I went over there to visit and handle any projects that she had.  Most had to do with the computer including questions about facebook & Family Tree Maker. 

After dinner I retired the my computer and caught up on FB & email and then started on my writing assignment.

Don't worry. It's not going to be that hard. I'll be here helping you get your pen moving on that page. Let's begin with this: Tell me why you're here. Why you're taking this course. What stories do you want to tell? What moves you? What makes you sing? What makes you dance? What makes you laugh? What makes you cry? What makes you sigh?

I’m taking this class because I don’t feel like I can write very well. My writing doesn’t have the descriptions I want. My grammar sucks and I run sentences together.  I’m glad we have word that corrects spelling and grammar.  I want to tell about our lives and adventures.  Not for sure why because I don’t have any kids and no one will probably care.  Hopefully Stacy or Scott will read it sometimes.  I just like to tell our story.  I guess I get that from my mom.  My stories aren’t very exciting.

What moves me?  When I feel like I have done a good job and someone comments that I did. Someone wants advice from me.  Someone wants me to help them with something because they think I am good at it.  That’s what moves me.

I’m not a singer but anytime music is on I can’t sit still.  I have to move with the music.  I don’t understand how some people just sit there.  Rhythm gets me moving and swaying.

Laughs?  When I make fun of myself or Don. Talking about things I did wrong in the past.

Cry?  I want to cry when I think about Mom not being around.  When someone is in pain from family problems.  When I am scared. When I watch a movie.  Saying goodbye to someone.   At the end of a hard fought match or journey.

Sigh?  New babies, little puppies, clothes, some food.

Tell me about why you do or don't struggle with a pen and paper. Tell me why you love typography. Tell me how much time you spend playing with Photoshop, and what you would be doing if you had more than 24 hours a day. What would you do if you had less than 24 hours left on earth? What matters most to you? And who? And why?
I seem to be able to write and it doesn’t scare me, it just seems like I say the same things over and over.  We had fun, we went,  Most journaling is about holidays or vacations.
 
Typography?  It makes the words look creative and interesting. Even simple words are dressed up with typography. I know there are tons of things to learn & I love to learn new things.

Photoshop?  I only spend 2 or 3 hours a wk on Photoshop but I spend a lot more on pictures and organizing on the computer.  I spend way too much time browsing the internet, facebook and email. I would hope to do more things around the house, with Abby and Don & organize my Scrapping room but I would probably spend it on the computer

Try to organize things that Don would need when I left.  I wouldn’t want loose ends.  I wouldn’t want him to say my life was a mess and he couldn’t figure out what I always spent my time on.  I would want to visit with all my family and tell them how much I loved them.  I would want everyone to know that I wanted them keep family together, be nice to each other and celebrate the good times we had.

I want everyone to get along & care about other people.  Family & Friends are most important.  Most important person is Don & Mom.   Don is my security and rock.  He wants me around. He wants to be with me.  He wants to do things with me.  He wants to make me happy.  I make it hard on him, I know.

Mom represents unconditional love.  She has a caring, loving, helping heart.  She has a positive attitude and doesn’t want to put anyone out.  I want to be like her.   

Tell me how you would define yourself if you could only use three words. Tell me your first thought for each of these words: dad. travel. wish. light. mom's hands. night. smile. porch. beauty. rain. Tell me what images popped in your mind when you read the words. Tell me how they connect to your memories.
Creative, caring person.   Gone, Timeshares, I phone, Sunny, helping, computer, wrinkles, Ruidoso, mountains, warm.   Family and travel.

Tell me what makes you jump up and down. Tell me what moves you to get down on your knees. Tell me what you can't live without.Tell me what you wish for when you see a falling star. Tell me when and where you were happiest. Tell me why.
When I am competing, when I win, when I have reached a goal, when I am excited.
When I feel like I am losing something family or friends.

I need praise and pats on the back. I need to be right some of the time.  I have to have help with the computer.  I don’t want to live without Don.

Happiness, love and a long life.

I probably am happiest right now with seeing how well my life has gone and how I have no worries, cares just do what I want and travel with Don. 

No stress!  Except what I put on myself.

Tell me anything about yourself.
I am very emotional and get my feelings hurt easily.  I don’t forget when someone has hurt me. I want to please people and want everyone to think I am perfect.  I need to be needed.  I want to be the best at whatever I do.  I don’t want someone to complain about something I have done.

Complete these phrases:

    * I am proud of my ability to…plan
    * I am amazed by…people that volunteer their time       
    * I am blessed with…Family *
    * I am a sucker for…m&m’s
    * I am freaked out by…frogs *
    * I am calmed by…sound of water *
    * I am always up for…competition *
    * I am ready to…go shopping *
    * I am excited by…new goals *
    * I am baffled by…science
    * I am fascinated by…the computer
    * I am listening to…TV
    * I am intrigued by…new computer applications
    * I am challenged by…learning new things *
    * I am extremely fond of…Don *
    * I am challenged by…my weight *
    * I am wild about…Sonic cokes *
    * I am tickled by…Abby
    * I am humbled by…Connies situation
    * I am honored by…reaching my goals
    * I am amused by…someone thinking I can’t do something *
    * I am impatient with…Don *
    * I am scared of…failing *
    * I am proudest of…my teaching career *
    * I am waiting for…something bad to happen  *
    * I am unsure of…how long I have to live           
    * I am thrilled by…retirement  *
    * I am guilty of…loving my life *
    * I am oblivious to…suffering & poverty
    * I am distracted by…new ideas
    * I am totally honest about…loving the computer
    * I am embarrassed by…doing something wrong  *
    * I am awed by…creative people  *
    * I am tired of…negative people
    * I am a bit of a…nerd  *
    * I am totally secure when…Don is with me  *
    * I am curious about…people  *
    * I am greatly comforted by…kind comments and friends
    * I am surprised by… Abby when I come home  *
    * I am shy about…accepting praise
    * I am lost without…my computer *
    * I am influenced by … mom  *

1 comment:

  1. Good job answering their questions. You obviously spent many hours stating your feelings. Your energy and enthusiasm for life amazes me, and this blog has helped me understand you.

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