To Each Their Own I Guess....

     Well as I am getting farther and farther into my writing process for both my classes, I am finding that you truly can't please everyone. I have used the same format for all my papers up until this point. And I might add gotten perfect scores on all my essay papers I have turned in. Yet, this term, my Diseases professor tells me my papers are not formatted correctly, my title page is totally wrong and is marking me down on anything she can subjectively! Now I understand that there is always room for improvement and I am by no means perfect. But if the rest of my professors have given me full credit and I am using the same "template" for every paper, wouldn't you think I am doing it correctly? Or has everyone else been wrong and she is right?
     I am perplexed to say the least. I have written two e-mails to my academic advising team that have gone unanswered, called and gotten no resolve. I have given up complaining to my Diseases professor because every time I do, she finds something new to mark me down for. So I guess my 4.0 is going to come to an end this term. Sad to say, since I bust my you know what to do well in my classes and because of someones' subjective grading I will not get an A in a class. Does this seem fair to anyone?
     I guess I need to stop being so hard on myself if I don't get a 4.0 every term. But it is a principle thing to me. I do things as the instructions say on the course home pages, make sure my assignment are turned in on time or early. I know deep down in the grand scheme of things, whether I pass classes with a C or an A doesn't matter to an employer. But to me it shows I pushed myself and challenged my brain!
     Any advise or comments would be greatly appreciated...have any of you had a professor like this yet? I just am thankful THIS class I have a professor that is on top of things, and is grading per our work not some hidden agenda!!
Thanks, Nancy, you're the best!

Reflection...

     I had the opportunity this past weekend to spend some time with some "old friends" of mine. As you know, I went on a roadtrip to see a musician I have traveled to see for about 10 years now. We have gotten to be what I consider friends over that time. My best friend and I are the ones that normally go to see his shows. Another friend of ours came down from Idaho for this one also, and I hadn't seen her in about 3 years. She has been through a divorce from an abusive husband in that time. It saddened me so much to hear that, she is only in her late 20's. I am so blessed to have the family and friends that I do!

     As we were sitting enjoying Eric's music, and being like schoolgirls again, I realized just how lucky I am! He truly made us see how much he appreciates us supporting him and his music. He has gone from playing bars to big arenas, and now back to bars again to try and build his career up again. It has truly been a rollercoaster ride watching him over the years. We all ended up talking, laughing and reflecting late into the night/early morning. It is so amazing to catch up with people you have known for a long time, whether it be in this case, or high school friends. I think those people that have known you awhile, and been through ups and downs with you, are the people that truly "get" you!



The view at Laguna Beach, (Main Beach)



     As we age, we do get wiser I truly believe. What may bother us in our 20's is nothing in our late 30's/early 40's. I have come to realize now that I am 41, that if people don't like you or can't appreciate you, they don't deserve to be in your life. And I came to a realization this weekend being down in the L.A. area at the beach with all the "pretty people". With all the skinny little beach bunnies around, I came to see what a truly phenomenal man Eric is. He had all these people to choose to flirt and socialize with and he chose us, older, FATTER women to hang with. Now, I have always been a big girl and was brought up to love myself, which I DO. But there are still people out there who aren't as mature and open-minded and choose to judge people just by their looks. I guess when I see the looks and stares from these people and get the snide comments as walk by to go the bathroom...lol...I just have to feel sorry for them. I am lucky to live in California and be raised to not be judgemental. I don't care if you are white, black or purple, skinny, fat, straight, homosexual, you are still a person with feelings and you deserve my smiling at you as we pass on the street and my "Hello". 

 With all the craziness in the world today, I think we all need to love more, laugh more, and above all else, don't let the ignorance and stupidity of the few spoil the greatness of the many! 

Love to all and thanks for listening to the ramblings of my therapy post!  



Road Trip...Last minute is better than nothin!

     Since most of you aren't on my Face Book page and don't know my history...I will give you the Reader's Digest condensed version. I grew up in a musical house, my Dad always had jam sessions at our house, my Mom played piano, I played piano and sang harmony for my Dad from a VERY young age. So I grew to appreciate all different kinds of musical genres. I mainly like Country now though. But not the Bubble-Gum variety of late. I prefer the more traditional, even into rock-a-billy and Alternative Country. I have lots of friends now in the business and travel around to see them when I can.

     A #1 pick for the past 10 years of so is a guy by the name of Eric Heatherly. (Eric's FB page) He is a mix of Country/Rock-A-Billy/Blues all rolled into one of best guitar pickers I have ever heard! And he is a wonderful person too, so that doesn't hurt! We have gotten to be friends over the years and I promote him whenever I can and when he gets out here on the West Coast, my best girl friend and I always get there!!
     Well, now onto my latest road trip. About a week ago Eric sent me a message telling me to keep the 14th open as he had an early birthday surprise for me. Well stupid ME, I thought he was doing a web cast from some show! Come to find out, he had managed to book a show in Southern California for US!!! It is at this divey little tavern in Laguna Beach..RIGHT on the beach...so needless to say I am getting my fanny down there! I am going to have to leave my house up in Tuolumne, CA about 5am to get to the hotel in Laguna Beach by about 3-4ish. LONG drive on my poor sore body, but will be so worth it! We will get to all hang out, go to dinner, then to the show. Then Friday & Saturday we are going to go sight-see at the beach, catch up and visit, and just have a relaxing day. I am gonna plan to stay till Sunday, my birthday, and drive home to hopefully make it to have a family dinner Sunday night. THAT part may be waiting till the next weekend. After that drive back, I may be headed straight for bed!
     So I got both my classes homework done for two weeks in a week so I can relax and enjoy my time away! I hope you all have a wonderful week and weekend!
Love to all!