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Yes- I realize the picture is screwy now but I don't have the time to fix it. The other background was bothering me and the last time I tried to go outside the templates listed, I downloaded a virus. I will update the picture as soon as possible. Thanks!

A great big sigh of relief!

I spent the weekend working on my homework- working on my final portfolio project for my first class and trying to get caught up on my second class (the professor has changed our assignments once a week so far- hard to know what to work on!). Although it sounds like an excuse, I really do my best work when I am in the "crunch time" zone. My portfolio was due last night at midnight so of course, I submitted it at..... 11:55pm. I was kind of panicked as this assignment was worth 350 points out of the total 1000 points for the class. Up until this weekend, I had a strong A so my course grade came down to the project and I figured out how many points I would need to get the A and what the minimum was that I needed to get a C so my work would still pay for the class. I felt pretty strong on the assignment through about 8:00pm last night and then I read the checklist again and saw that it should be presentation worthy. I spent the next hour adding pretty pictures, pasting logos, and color coding the entire paper. I started freaking out around 10:00pm since I took a small break from homework to make brownies for the ACS Climb to Conquer bake sale and then felt I was behind on the last two sections. I quickly, over the next 90 minutes, finished my project, reviewed it just enough to make sure I at least finished each sentence (I tend to jump around a lot!) and submitted it with 5 minutes to spare.
After a big sign of relief, I took the dog out for a walk and came back in to clean up my mess. While looking the papers I was picking up, I realized I never addressed the issues of global opearations or responsibilities and started panicking. I managed to fall asleep for 3 hours last night and then spent the day worried about this class. Today pretty much stunk, very busy and very sleepy, and then I got an email from my professor that grades were done. I just checked my grade and I got 346 out of 350 for my project!!!! That takes me to 97.7% for my final grade!!!
I still have 4 weeks left in my other class and 5 semesters to go but what a great feeling to get the first class out of the way and rock an A! I need to send out a big THANK YOU to my hubby for being so supportive while I go through my "crazies" of trying to get everything done. I also apologize for everything that we are missing since I have been doing so much homework on the weekends. The understanding really is appreciated! Going forward, I will only be taking 2 classes each semester, one after the other- no more overlapping classes.
I need to get dinner done quick before my online class starts in 20 minutes so I will follow up on work stuff later!

Life is good!

There is just over one week left of my first class- very exciting!!! That should mean about 5 weeks left in the second class. I am really enjoying my classes (as much as someone can enjoy business ethics & sustainability!) and it is fun to use the information I am learning from both of them with my job. My fellowship with the quality team is great. Right now, that will be through August but I have my fingers crossed that it may lead to a permanent move. Please feel free to cross your fingers with me.
Cory's work is going good- he is still pretty busy. I guess no matter what, people need their cable! He has been such a great support through my first classes and I couldn't have asked for a better husband.
I played my first round of golf with my new clubs I got in December. They are pink and spectacular! It turns out I am kind of good at golf and really enjoyed it. We played with two older men that we very supportive of my game :o) The only downside to the round- I did get a small sunburn as I forgot to put sunblock on, I lost one of my pink balls on the last hole, and watching the mommy & daddy birds try to save the baby bird from the mean hawk that snatched it up. I know, I know- the circle of life and all that crap... I know it happens, I just don't need to see it!