Howdy All!
It has been a while since my last post, so I thought I would catch you up on what I've been up to lately. First and foremost I am graduated! I now have a bachelors of Science in Rangeland Ecology! Eek! I am very proud of myself for finishing what I started 6 years ago.
College is a wild ride of events and the last semester was no. Early in the semester I got senior-idice very bad, so the last few week I had to kick myself into gear to pass all of my classes. But you know what, I did it! (Warning: Small helpful soap box moment ahead)
It's important when going to school to figure out how you learn. It took a while for me to figure out how I learn, I didn't even know it in high school! I took a course from Student Support Service at my college which used the text 'Becoming a Master Student'. The class and especially the text taught me how to read a text book, practical study habits that work, and among other things it included a quiz that helped me discover how I learned. I learn by both audio and visual (which explains why I only need to see a movie twice to have it committed to memory). To further ingrain my learning I need repetition on a daily basis, careful contemplation also helps. I would highly recommend 'Becoming a Master Student' to anyone that is considering attending a college or trade school. I was blessed to have that course at the beginning of my college education otherwise I don't know if I would have been so successful at it. I am very proud of all that I've accomplished. I would not trade my experience for anything. I am so happy to be done with school (at least for now) and start working to put my husband through the rest of his schooling. (He applied just this past week. Keep your figures crossed that he gets in) Which brings me to my next point I started a new job.
In my new job I work for the university that I graduated from as a GIS (Geographic Information System) Technician. My commute is only a ten minuet walk--nice or what? I didn't imagine myself working where I am, but I know I am gaining skills that will be useful for future occupations. I am not sure what the future holds for me career-wise but I want to gain as much experience as possible. in as many opportunities that are made available to me.
Since graduating I have started a number of new hobbies and revived a few old favorites. The newest of these are soap making, gardening and listening to audiobooks. I been toying with the idea of making and selling soap for a secondary income. I use to sell hair things, but since they're on the way out I thought I might try something that is more constant, like soap making. So far I have only used melt and pour to make a few gifts and I like it so far. I have spent so much time looking into soap making: reading blogs and books, finding calculators for the correct amount of lye to use, which oils are best for different ends, etc. ... I am excited to start doing this. I hope it goes well. Since I am not reading text book anymore I am listening to novel of all types while I work. Any suggestion are most welcome. Currently I am listening to Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' which I am loving. As for the old hobbies I am reviving I have a quilt I started a year ago to finish, another one to start, and a few clothing and household items to try to create. I am excited to do those as well. Keep an eye out for the future posts about these :)
As you can see life is in full swing in this 300 square feet apartment and that's just how I like it.
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