So we are getting down to the wire with this term. I love the last couple weeks of class and hate it at the same time. While the excitement of moving on and getting closer to graduation with the close of each term, there is also the pressure of the deadlines for finals and projects. I am really looking forward to getting my final papers completed and hoping that I can continue on with decent grades. I feel like some of the writing class was more like a review from all of my previous writing courses and that when it came to my CAM class there was just not enough time to cover all the great topics. I am looking forward to embarking upon this new year with my state license in massage and opening my business, as well as accomplishing more in college and reaching those goals. I hope life is treating you all with kindness.
Be Safe,
Tracie

Burning sensations in my eyes from all the reading and computer work. I think I need to find some new reading classes. This has been a very long week with school. I need to have both of my final papers done before unit 8 even rolls around, whether I can do it or not is still a mystery. I finally got scheduled for my national exam and that takes place on the 22nd which is also the last day of the term here at Kaplan. I really need to get done early so I can pour my time into studying for this exam. It is costly to have to retake it and my new temporary career depends on me passing and getting my license. Feeling a little overwhelmed right now, but hey that's life. I will write more later, I need to get the finishing touches done on my paper and get it turned in. Hope life is treating you with kindness. Have a Great Evening!
Be Safe,
Tracie

Hi Everone,

This was one of those not so enjoyable weeks when it came to class work. I had a ton of quizzes in my other class and then all the research and reading for this class. I've been reviewing my degree program and since I am done with all my open electives I really need to decide on my major electives and what classes I want to take. There are a lot to choose from and I want to make sure that I pick the right courses. I am still deciding on the direction I want to take in the health field once I get my degree. I do know one thing I will open my own business, after being in business for myself for fifteen years I know I wouldn't be able to work for an employer. I don't want salary and benefit limits placed on me, I want to be able to set my goals and reach them without interference of other employees or supervisors in my way. Time is going by quickly so I need to figure out what path to take on this journey. This has been a great year attending Kaplan and a challenging one too. I've enjoyed all my classes except the two terms of algebra, I hate math just as much as I hate spiders and snakes. This year has gone by too fast and so has this term. I can't believe we're halfway through. Well, I will write more later. I hope life is treating you with kindness.
Be Safe,
Tracie

Hi Everyone,

The big topic of the week is plagiarism. What does plagiarism mean? It means stealing someone words out of a written document or an idea and making it your own. When referring to anyone else's words or ideas you must cite who wrote it and when it was written. If this isn't done it could turn into a legal battle for you. I am not aware of anyone in business plagiarising any of my writings or ideas. I'm pretty sure that it has happened though I just didn't catch them. When it comes the internet, there is no doubt that plagiarism is all over the place.

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I am still trying to get caught up with all my class work. Still not feeling 100% since my visit to the emergency room over the weekend. I guess I need to get that stress test scheduled to see if I am suffering with angina. I hate going through all of this it is time consuming and costly. I don't feel any stress and am not going through any life challenges, but I also can't go on with having chest pains each day. I have a lot of reading to do for our writing class and several tasks to take care of in my CAM class as well. I need to get everything done way before Tuesday this week, so I can study for my national licensing exam. The deadline is approaching soon and I have to pass that test, failure is not an option. I hope everyone is having a great day and that life is treating you with kindness.
Be Safe,
Tracie

Good Morning Everyone!!!
I apologize for not posting anything these last few days. I have been feeling pretty yucky this past week. I really thought I was getting the flu and over the last three or four days had some heaviness and pressure in my chest. I looked up the swine flu symptoms and one of them was pressure of the chest and shortness of breath. Last night I decided I couldn't go one more night with feeling this way, because it was a little scary for me. I am not one to get all hyped up about things and I didn't want to worry my mom, so I drove to the hospital to get checked out.

Everything turned out fine, my chest x-ray showed no abnormalities in the heart. I felt worse when I left there than when I arrived though. The nurses had a hard time getting blood drawn and the pain they put my arms through was excruciating. So today I am very sore in both arms I have more holes in me now than what I had in my body the day before. I now know why I haven't gone to a medical doctor in over 20 years. I have been very fortunate with my health throughout my life, I am more into alternative healthcare. I like going to doctors that don't put anything in your body and they don't take anything out either. I think I will start going back to a chiropractor and getting regular massages. It is the one time in my life I felt really good. I have to go for a stress test to see if I have angina and I'm going to try and schedule that this coming week.

I have a lot of catching up to do with homework and getting my postings done on the discussion boards, as well as working on my thesis statement, which will be about chiropractic benefits. I hope all of you had a happy and safe Halloween. Hope life is treating you with kindness.
Be Safe,
Tracie