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richard korhonen

Ridin around in my automobile...hopefully!

December 21st at 10AM! It's time to test my driving skills once again and see if I can manage to get that wonderful thing they call a drivers license! I am so nervous, yet so excited! I am determined not to let my nerves get the better of me and I am determined to pass this test. I will practice, practice, practice until I can back up and parallel park in my sleep. Wish me luck and hopefully this day won't turn into my worst nightmare!

Blog 1 of 2- It's the most wonderful time of the year...yeah right!

The snow is finally starting to fall and the ice is starting to appear, it seems like it's the beginning of my least favorite time of year. I love Christmas, but I absolutely hate winter. It is just too cold and there are too many opportunities for me to fall on my ass and humiliate myself. In case you haven't guessed, ice isn't my best friend and that was all proven while walking out of acadia hall on Wednesday. Walking up that slick, ice covered ramp was a nightmare. If it wouldn't have been for CN, I probably would have never made it up that hill. That nice lady had to practically push me up the hill, without her help my feet just couldn't get a grip on the ground and it looked as if I were walking in place. I am sure it was amusing to anyone watching, not so much for me and CN. So, if CN reads this blog, take it as a THANK YOU!

Evaluation of the course

I believe that over this semester I have grown as a writer in a few different ways. Before taking this class I was absolutely terrified of showing people my writing. I was also not very confident as a writer. Granted I am still not very confident, I have become more comfortable with my writing and sharing it with others.
This class has been very different from any other English/Writing class I have ever taken. The blogging has been a whole new experience and aside from it not working from time to time, it hasn't been so bad. I like that we are able to comment on other people's writing so that we are able to get an opinion from more than one person. However, I did not enjoy the fact that some people gave the word "slacker" a whole new meaning. It is understandable to have late work occasionally and not show up for class once and awhile, but I believe people have definatley taken advantage of the fact that there are not strict deadlines. Other than that, this class has been a good experience and has definatley made a difference in my writing and my perspective on writing.

My mini shopping spree

Some people say that I have an addiction to shopping, well those people are right. I went to the mall on Friday after class and I was in heaven! My sole purpose was to buy a winter coat because my jean jacket just isn't doing the trick in this cold weather. So after trying on about four jackets I found the perfect one. The original price was $40.00 and I got the jacket on sale for $18.00! I love bargains like that, they put me in such a good mood. As I was walking out of JC Penny I found a shirt that I had to have, it would have drove me crazy if I didn't buy it so I gave in and forked over the money at the register. I also bought my mother a new purse. She never buys anything for herself and always puts others before herself. I think it's time she gave in to her shopping addictions as well.

Summary

My ISEARCH was about the effects of Cerebral Palsy on a family. I was surprised at the reactions of my friends and family when they answered my questions and I learned many new facts from my more general questions. I have learned how to write from different perspectives and I believe that I have grown as a person by writing this paper.

Blog 1 of 2- Dr. H to the CO

By reading the title of this blog entry, you may be wondering where the hell it came from. Well, it all started when a friend of mine was giving me advice about a complicated situation. Ever since I have met her she has helped me out a lot and taught me the importance of standing up for myself. True friends are very few and far between and I believe this girl is just that, a true friend. She gives very good advice and I simply made the statement "Dr. Phil's got nothing on you, you could have your own show and make way more than he does!" So that is a short explanation of where the title Dr. came from. H is the first inital of my friends name and CO are the first two initals for her last name. So now you may be wondering where the words "to the" came into play. Well, if you have ever heard the name "J to the LO" you would be able to make the connection and if you haven't it's the name of a CD I have by Jennifer Lopez. So I guess you could say I stole the name and altered it a bit. As pointless as this all may sound to you it just proves how wierd my personality is, but it sure gave Heather Collins a good laugh!

Job Essay

"School is your first priority, it is your job to do your best." The key word in this sentence is 'job'. I can't tell you how many times I have heard that statement over the years I have been a student. My parents have always tried to emphasize the importance of education. They did not complete high school, which was common for their generation. As a result they want me to have the things they never did, a full education. I have always wanted a job, to earn my own money and spend it the way I wished. But my parents explain to me time and time again that there will be time for a 9-5 job later in my future, my job was school and it always has been.

The difference between my first job and the job I have now is apparent. My first job could be considered as my schooling from grades K-12 and my current job is now a full time college student. The first difference in these jobs is that of the environment. My first job was very comfortable for me. The work place was small, you know all of your "co-workers" or fellow students and everything is familiar. It is like your home away from home and there is always a welcoming feeling everytime you enter. When I first started my current job, it felt like it was every man for himself, as if you had to fight to stay afloat on the raging sea of college life. You would be lucky to know less than half of the people around you, it is nearly impossible to know all of the people that surround you in such a large place.

The work hours are the next major difference between the two jobs I have obtained. My first job had hours that were quite standard, 8AM- 2:10PM everyday, five days a week. I would get up every morning at 5:30AM and have to be ready for 6:35AM to catch the bus or the "big yellow loser cruiser" as I like to call it. It was a long commute to my job and I am sure I complained about it relentlessly everyday. A normal workday consisted of four classes, different ones every other day. After my normal day was complete, I would take my least favorite form of public transportation home, you guessed it the bus! Currently, I have a work day that could be described as scattered. No longer do I have a standard set of four class, now anything goes and the number of classes is your choice. The hours could vary, I could work from 9AM-2:20PM, 9:30AM- 3:50PM, or just simply 9AM-10AM. Of course with my new work schedule, I have more time to myself. If I don't have class I have the option of leaving, where as with my old job I was stuck inside that building for six hours regardless of what my schedule may be and the key to my sanity was in the tone of the bell that rang at 2:10PM everyday.

Work, that word is always associated with a job and just because my full time job was my education, I was no exception. The first job I had, the work load was minor. Gradually it started to increase but it was nothing I couldn't handle. Rarely were there cases of all night studying and coffee drinking and stress wasn't the most commonly used word in my vocabulary. It is known however, that as the job becomes larger and more important, the work load does the same. I have always wanted to do well in the workplace, so occasionally suffering from sleep deprivation isn't a big issue. My new job brought on more responsibilities and the pressure to do well does create stress. I am only eighteen years old and there are those nights when I feel as though I am going to have a head full of gray hairs by the end of the semester.

Now don't get me wrong, I love my new job. It gives me the feeling of independence and responsibility. There are times when I wish I would visit the days of my old job, to have a simpler day, but everyone has to grow up sometime and we can't live in the past. In every vocation there is a reward and I know that the reward from this job will be the greatest of all. I have been taught that in this new job, you are the one that can make or break where you end up. I like this job because I control my future, so in a sense I am the boss. Shouldn't I be getting a raise?

blogs i visted

http://dontb2serious.blogspot.com/
http://biggolblogger.blogspot.com/

Interesting topics, good detail, strong opinions.

blog 2 of 2

My Thanksgiving went pretty well. We had a small dinner with my parents and I, as well as my grandparents. I had baked pies with my grandmother the night before. We made pumpkin pie, apple pie, chocolate cream pie, and blueberry pie. We also made some bananna bread. My mother was in charge of cooking the turkey and my grandmother cooked the ham. We also had all kinds of other things to go with our meal such as sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and much more. Over all it was a good holiday and if one word could describe it I think it would be 'filling'.