Thanksgiving Week 2012

Week in Review: A Reflection of November 19 – 25

A turkey made from candy pieces

I was thankful to have most of the week of Thanksgiving off. I allowed myself to stop thinking about schoolwork for a few days so I could do some art projects for fun.

On Thanksgiving we drove to my uncle and aunt’s new house for lunch. There was turkey, rolls, mash potatoes, squash, fruit, pumpkin pie, and cute little turkeys made of candy pieces. I baked some brownies and peanut butter cookies. I saw my cousin’s baby, whom I haven’t seen since Halloween, and he’s gotten so big!

I did go out shopping on Friday, but I did not get up early to do so; I went in the afternoon. It was still really crowded, and I had to wait in long lines. It was worth it, though, because I got some good deals.

I went back to working on homework on Sunday, and I was able to get everything done I needed to get done. There’s only a few weeks of classes left of the fall semester so we’re at the point in my classes where we’re showcasing everything we’ve learned throughout the past few months. We’ve got a lot to work to do for our final group project in my Customer Service Essentials class. I’ll be focusing on that this week.

What are you thankful for this year?

Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving Day is usually a day when we are asked to reflect on what we are thankful for. There are many things to be thankful for, even in an imperfect world. Many of us are blessed with family and friends, a place to sleep at night, and food to eat everyday. These things should never be taken for granted. The basics of life are the most important.

Sometimes, especially past the mid point of the semester, it is difficult to feel thankful to be a college student. Sometimes there’s a lot of homework or you want to have more free time or you don’t want to shovel your driveway just to get to class. However, when I’m feeling this way I remind myself that the opportunity to go to college is something to be thankful for.

I’m very thankful I was able to go back to college when I found out I needed more education to get the type of job I wanted. Moraine Park Technical College is close to home, so I don’t have to worry about commuting long distances or relocating. I don’t have to spend four years to get the education I need. This is especially important to me, because I’ve already invested money in my education. I want to manage my debt responsibly. Attending Moraine Park has allowed me to do all these things.

This week I’m also thankful to my instructors who decided not to have any assignments due the week after Thanksgiving. I was able to take a break and spend quality time with my family. Oh, and I’m thankful for good food, too! Thanks, Grandma!

Week in Review: A Reflection of November 13 – 19

It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, and in honor of the occasion my friend and I decided to get crafty and make hand turkeys. You know, the kind of turkeys you made in elementary school when you’d trace your hand on a piece of paper. My nephew made his first hand turkey this year. It will be a while before my niece gets to make one of her own since she was just born this past Thursday.

It was an exciting week indeed. Not only did I get to meet my first niece, I got to go to my first Green Bay Packers game at the legendary Lambeau field. It was so cold outside, but so worth it. The weather isn’t a problem because Wisconsinites know how to layer! T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweater, zip-up sweater, jacket, and jersey. If I can’t move, just roll me to the stands.

The busyness of the week left me with three lesson plans to complete in three weeks. Therefore, I’ll be spending an entire day on campus in the computer lab this week. The campus is closed for Thanksgiving, so I’ll be working on it earlier in the week rather than later. There’s about one month until the end of the fall semester and the beginning of winter break!

Now, let’s see if I can remember how to make those paper snowflakes.