Back To School

Posted on May 22nd, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Education, Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Technology, Sponsored Posts, Money.

Well, after my week-long break (that was really no vacation at all), I head back to school tomorrow. Of course, I’m a prep maniac, which means I filled my gas tank this morning for the drive north. Over $50! As much as I love my school, I can’t believe how much the total expense has turned out to be. I have to find an more cost-effective solution for my education. Come June, I will have to have a more permanent living arrangement to carry me through to winter as I’ve got class four days a week during the summer and then full-time student teaching in the fall.

One way that people avoid the expense of traveling to school or having to be a resident is to attend classes online. I recently read about DirectoryofSchools.com in a web release which states that this “online education portal” represents over nine thousand online degree and professional certificate programs in over 1,355 schools.  Looking at the site, it clear they have a lot of options for just about every field, and I like that they are “committed to excellence” and strive to insure that their “partner schools are reputable” through an “in-house verification process which reviews accreditation or vocational industry standards relevant to each school.” If anyone is interested in pursuing one of the many online degrees that are available in our Information Age, Directory of Schools might be a great place to start your search.

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Locus of Control

Posted on May 22nd, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Random.

I know, I know. Genetic flaws aside, our actions are the primary influence upon our health. If I want to feel better, I need to be better. About a lot of things: eating, sleeping, working out, not smoking, eliminating unnecessary stress, managing my emotions, etc. But its just so hard when I see people making much poorer choices than me, and yet somehow being healthier. Or, at least appearing/acting like they are. Still, I know I can do better than I am. I just need to recommit to a better lifestyle. Immediately.

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Sick of Sick

Posted on May 22nd, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas.

Would it really be too much to ask that I could have one week where I feel great for a solid seven days? I am tired of having all these issues with everything from my scalp to my toe nails. And of course it can never be something normal. I don’t just get regular allergies or sinusitis. Instead, I get a mass of polyps in my sinus cavities, and so much pressure that I literally have stuff coming out my eyes and ears. Of course, the treatment options for that are thrillingly medieval, and after having seen my dad go through it, not something I want to try soon. Or ever, if I have any choice in the matter. And who else gets to be allergic to every animal, pollen, and industrial chemical you can name? Add to that a mother who once had 11 cats and is now obsessed with Glade Plug-Ins, and you can imagine the lack of comfort in my existence. And, now I’m not only unable to touch or taste cucumber (which I could care less about), but my beloved avocados, too! Then there’s the stomach ulcer at 15, and the perpetual fun-ness of being completely irregular — like, anywhere between three to ten days is normal for me. It. Just. Isn’t. Fair. :(

Geeze, I do complain a lot. :)

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