Hello,
Well what can I say, For the first time I finally got my hubby to agree to get a real diamond. Now this isn't any diamond...it's exactly what I wanted. With this relationship it just seems like everything has to be different, so it's a black diamond w/ baggets...beautiful.

Now, my only fear is when I got to order it last night I got some cold feet, I couldn't order it before I talked to him if this is really what he wanted as well as Me! It's not made from another ring, it has no good or bad memories behind it and this is one that will be the "official" engagement ring to build our own memories on and cherish each moment. Here was the letter I wrote him:

I didn't order my ring yet because...

I needed to talk to you but didn't get the time to do that. I wanted to know if this is what you wanted as well as me..I started crying because I don't know if you do..This will be the "official" engagement ring to me and you just didn't seem that enthused about it as me so I didn't know how to take it. Are you ready?

I am overwhelmed and excited at the same time because I did finally find something that resembles something of our love and something that I want from you that is a token and something that I will keep close to my heart at all times.

I may have touch of cold feet at the moment but I waited for so long to find what I want. It's not from a previous marriage, I didn't force you into having one designed, there's no good or bad memories behind it; it's fresh new and one that we can build our own memories on and cherish for as long as we stay by each other's side. Which is hopefully forever?

I do love you with all of my heart and soul; nothing is standing in my way, I have grown to love, respect, cherish and adore you with every step and beat of my heart.

I had some time to sit here and and express what I needed to, I hope you don't mind, I just knew it would come out better here than talking to you, it's still how i feel and what I needed to say.
I love you.
Me..

Well, I didn't end up letting him read it, I talked to him in person. Now the difficulty with the bank card and Zales, there was information that was screwed up so it took us about 12 hours to get the thing ordered! I was starting to give up and think this is just not meant to be!

Then this is the kicker, I was locked out of my verizon acct, because I changed the password from him previously going in and changing stuff on my acct because of Toni, and I was p.o'd and hurt because it racked up my bill. Well, when I finally figured it out, he had a fit because I wouldn't give him the password and right away I was hiding something, to the point he was going to do the hacker check up to my phone! What could I possibly be hiding? Were together everyday, he knows what comes in and goes out of my phone! Who the hell would I be interested in around here or anywhere for that matter, because I don't go anywhere or do anything without him. I love him to no end and this has really bummed me out! How could he think something like that? The best I guess I can give my self is life goes on and somethings were meant to be, but I don't need the heartache anymore.

This is it for now, come back later~

Unit 10 Post

Well Hello everybody!
We did it! How does everybody feel now that we've finished the paper? My advice to anyone doing a paper is to make sure you like the topic you are writing and researching on. That makes the process a lot easier. 2nd, make sure you have lots of research on the topic. If you pay attention and participate in seminars and the discussion board the professor is soooo helpful and peer reviews are a plus.
In the last 10 weeks I learned in depth about citing, although I don't quite understand the full citations...yet! One girl in my A & P 2 class was helping me a little bit with some of them. I'm sure I will get the hang of it sooner or later. I also liked the paramedic method with editing and revision it made the paper more clear.

Dr. M, your right I didn't think this would be fun, BUT you know what? It was one of my favorite classes! I don't really care to write all that much, but you made this fun and interesting. I learned a lot! You made that happen, you are one of the nicest professor's I've had. So laid back, helpful, willing to help anyone, and participate's with email and on the DB. So, a BIG THANK YOU to YOU! I will miss you.

This weekend I am looking forward to, my fiance and I go Salmon fishing in Pulaski, NY. We can only do this from Sept-end of Oct. that's when the fish run and spawn. It's my favorite time of year! I actually think we are going by ourselves which is nice because we need this right now for some bonding and alone time. I will let you know if I catch 1 or any, it's pretty hard with the currents, lines break and stuff, but when I do get one the WHOLE river knows!! I get so excited. It's an adrenaline rush!!

Finally, Best of luck to all my classmates. I enjoyed everybody! I am going to keep up with my blog....I enjoy it. Take care.

Dawn

Unit 9 Blog

Hi Everybody,
Well, we are coming to an end! Quickly! I learned a lot in this class with the writing process. The paramedic method and outlining are the best for me. Although, I do feel a little nervous. I have two papers that are due today, this class is done, not turned in yet but done. My other class, I only have 2 pages written up and it needs to be 7! Nothing like waiting till the last minute. I will get in done though, it'll just be a lot of time!

How was everybody's holiday? Mine was ok, visited family. My dad made me a pinapple upside down cake and it was sooooo good. Goodness, I love desert.

I'm not too sure if there is any topic that I would do more research on at this point. I start 3 classes in 2 weeks so if I research anything it'll be for the next classes and what that topic will be, I have no idea. I was grocery shopping at a local market and they had a pamphlet on Raw Milk. I picked it up because ever since someone in the class mentioned it I found it interesting. I never heard of it. So, I got the pamphlet, I didn't get to read it yet, but I want to.

Well, good luck to all of you! Take care.
Enjoy!
Dawn

Unit 8 Post

Hi Everybody,
Let's see, what can I chat about this time! Well, I do wish I would get more comments on my blog. I enjoy it. Will I continue with the blog after the term: Absolutely! I love it. It's like my own litte diary or personal journal that I can say anything or get something off my chest, plus, since I find myself talking to myself quite often, I can elaborate on here in hopes that someone will enjoy reading it.

Last weekend we took the family to Baltimore Inner Harbor to the aquirium, we had a great time! My oldest daughter is very interested in sharks and the science field, so she was in her glory. As we walked through the sharks we heard everything and anything we ever wanted to know about a shark! The dolphin show was great, it made me smile. The 4D theater was amazing! It sprayed water at you, blew air on the back of your neck, blew bubbles and even snow!
Then on Wednesday, my step-daughter's girlfriend works at Hershey park and got them day passes. They have never been there and they loved it. My youngest is kind of afraid of coasters and heights, not sure why, but her step-sis tricked her into going on the sidewinder which contains 2 loops and you go forward and then backwards. When she got off she was crying so bad and of course didn't feel good. Well, I had to say to Toni, It's all fun and games till somebody gets sick! I ended up picking her up in the middle of the night because she was pukin her insides out! OHHH the joys!

Well, I can't believe this semister is almost over. This was one of my favorite classes! Dr. M. you made that happen! Best of luck to all with your final papers!
Enjoy!
Dawn

Matt is a goood-lookin pirate!!

Unit 7 Post

Wow! Another week down. I feel like singing!! (love karoke) Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust and another one down and another one down, another one bites the dust...lol ok..
I don't mind peer reviews at all. I find it helpful with what others have to say. I want to know things that don't sound right or misspellings. I don't find it hurtful at all, were all in this together and we learn from our mistakes!
Well, a lot of you know that my topic is on Gambling, well it hits close to home and I am involved in a relationship where he has a problem. When doing my research and reading all the signs of a compulsive or pathological gambler, they don't differ much, but I did the AH-HA !! The signs and effects are right there in front of my face. How could I be so dumb? Now, on my end, I have come to HATE gambling, casino's, lottery..etc, and to live with one, who does admit he has a problem and we have restrictions now as to when he goes, or how much he takes and the bank card and check book is left with me, but I don't want to talk to anybody or tell anybody because it is an embarrassment, I'm not proud of it at all. I guess that's one of the effects on how it can ruin a relationship emotionally and financially. Ahh that felt good to get off my chest! Sorry if I rambled.
Well, I was having a great day, I've had a sore shoulder for almost 2 weeks. I believe I have a torn rotor cuff, from doing hair for 17 years, but my fiance and I decide to play catch with a football in walmart while we waited for assistance on a bike. Long story short, I irritated it BAD. So, today, feeling pretty good, decided to clean...5 hours later.....I cant move my shoulder again. I got some flexerol, but that lasts for about 2 hours, mineral ice, ice packs, and 2 tylenol pm usually does the trick. It sucks because I have no insurance, if I did, I probably would've seen a surgeon!
Well, I hope I didn't bore anyone, I really like to talk. Have a great week, and good luck with your papers!
Dawn

Post for Unit 6

Well hello everybody. I decided to talk about what I've been doing the last 6 weeks. I decided to do my topic on Gambling Addictions, and everytime I'd get started on it I'd have to put it down because it bothered me to the point where I couldn't go on. The subject hits just a little too close to home. Being that it is unit 6 and a draft needs to be done I decided to bang it out. I can't put all 12 lengthy paragraphs in my rough draft so I have to figure out how to shorten it for the unit 6 project. I took a deep breath and didn't let anything bother me while I wrote. I am hoping it is long enough for the final paper! I feel like it took me long enough to get it all together..5hrs is a long sitting period!
Anyway, my daughter celebrated her 11th birthday on the 9th, we had a family reunion that my fiance and I cooked and prepped a lot of food for. It was his family reunion, which includes a lot of italians. You say Tony or Anthony and half of them look!! lol. It was a lot of fun and I won 2 poker tournaments out of 3 and it included 5-6 men!! No money or betting involved tho! Just the hold 'em chips, play $. That's better and the way to go!
Well, Good luck to everybody with their paper and the rough draft.
All enjoy,
Dawn

Unit 5 Post

Hi Everyone,
I can say that I don't really prefer to write! I really enjoy comp II more than comp I because I know the basics and Dr. M is so helpful and interactive with us! A lot more than I can say for the professor for comp I, although helpful but not real friendly! Sorry. I do enjoy doing the informal outline to write to get my ideas together and have the paragraphs flow.

One thing with my academic challenges at this point is I'm not really enjoying Anatomy & Physiology II. It's really kind of hard and the professor is not interactive on the DB much at all. And for seminar she won't type anything, says she can't??, so it's all verbal. She want's us to respond but it's hard when your taking notes trying to get everything and participate. Oh well, I guess you'll have this.

Right now school has influenced my life in a great way. I love it. I had the option to go back to work full-time or stay a student till my unemployment runs out and I chose school. I didn't want to drop a class or quit because the sooner I finish the sooner I will be on my way for my new career. I'm proud of my accomplishments also, it makes me feel like a nerd but I'm on the President's & Dean's list. Why? I have the time for my studies and am able to be dedicated to the work and assignments that need to be done.

Well, I hope you all enjoy!
Dawn

Hi Everybody,
This is my post for Unit 4. I decided to talk a little about quotes. I always gave my sister this credit because she ALWAYS tells me this: "Tough times don't last but tough people do!" Well, it's a great quote to go by when there's some tough times. I proceeded to ask her where she ever heard it or where it came from and she told me Reverend Schuller. Another one is: " Faith + Focus + Follow Through = Achievement" (Rev. Schuller) I'm sorry I do not know the year, but that's a start for me with a quote! I repeat "Tough times don't last but tough people do" in my head all the time when I'm down and out or if there is financial hard times. I pass it on to my friends when they come to me with a problem or there's something wrong in their relationship, I pass this tip on because their strong words to go by. Although I can't give my sister credit anymore I got to give it to the Rev.

I don't really have any quotes of my own that I know, but I wouldn't like it if someone used a quote that I said. As for the one above, I did give my sister credit for a long time, if I would say it I'd tell a friend my sister said something to me a long time ago and I live for those words, but now I have to give the credit to someone else which is fine! For all who like the quote, use it and pass it on!

Hope you all enjoy!
Dawn

Well Hello There!
I have a couple things to say..I had a brainstorm this morning with a choice of topic, I thought of Gambling, which I could talk about the effects of gambling, the signs, and the treatment for it. I'm waiting to hear from Ellen to see if this is a possible topic I could go with. If not then I will do the original one that struck me first was "Preventing Teenage Pregnancy".

Another thing that I can say is I do love the on-line schooling. It is very flexible for me with having kids..mom's you all know! I am unemployed at the time so I am very dedicated to my courses. It is great discipline for one that wants to accomplish their goal. I usually get up every morning at 6:15 to get hubby off to work and then I sit and do my school work before the kids get up. This allows me to spend the afternoon at the pool or do things with the kids. I am one of those people who needs complete quietness to read because my attention spand is that of a fly! I am easily distracted to say the least! The other thing I can say is I have a horrible sense of direction! lol

I hope you all enjoy! Dawn