Category Archives: School

Decisions… Decisions…

There’s a lot of things I want to do an accomplish. I tend to make overly ambitious plans.  I become overwhelmed when external or unaccounted problems occur. If I do too much and leave no room for error, any small … Continue reading

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Depression and Dysthymia

I knew something was wrong with me but I didn’t know what it was.  While everyone was going along enjoying life and getting things done, I sat at home not loving life.  I was endlessly tired.  I didn’t feel like … Continue reading

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A Summary of My 2009 Plans and Goals

At Matthew’s request, here’s a quick summary of my major goals and mini goals for 2009,  I will also list my mini-goals for January. School: Transfer to UIC by Fall 2009 Take 17 credit hours at Harper College in the … Continue reading

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UIC or Bust: 2009 Academic Goal

My long term goal is graduating with a finance degree at UIC by Spring 2011.  My focus this year is to take the next step in my journey and transfer to UIC for the Fall 2009 semester.  School has been … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

Happy 2009!  How was everyone’s New Year’s celebration?  I decided to have a low key introduction to the new year.  I greeted 2009 by getting ready for a productive and fulfilling year new year.  I firmly believe that your year … Continue reading

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Goodbye McDonald’s Large Value Meal

I’ve been dining at McDonald’s for the past few weeks.  It’s time to say goodbye to large meals at McDonald’s.  Surprisingly, I didn’t gain weight.  It kind of tells you about my diet at home.  Tuesday was the last day … Continue reading

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Summer School is Over and Lessons Learned

Summer school is finally over.  I learned a lot in class and about myself.  It’s going to make me a better person. I messed up my finance final. I felt confident and prepared the day of the final.  Life had … Continue reading

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