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I'm on hiatus from school. Reason: $$$$. I regret not doing my homework before signing the papers, because the school I attended, University of Phoenix, milked me for all that I was worth. NEVER ever go to a private university that is for profit! Also, when I go back to school it will online. Pursuing an online degree gives you the freedom to commit to academia without sacrificing your life-as I did.
In doing a little research, I've come across a university that caters to those such as myself in pursuit of a degree: Western Governors University. For those pursuing an online business degree, you're able to pursue Bachelor's or Master's degrees but WGU differs in that you're billed one FLAT RATE instead of being charged per subject! For most programs, tuition is only $2,890 every six months! Now, I'm not sure if Obama had anything to do with this tuition or not lol but I think school has definitely set a precedent. My subjects were $1500 each-isn't that ridiculous?!
WGU is a relatively new in that it's 12yrs old, but I like the fact the university was founded by NINETEEN (19) U.S governors who wanted to assist working adults. And yes, it's accredited.
But here's what I love (and am also kind of scared of lol): EACH STUDENT is assigned a mentor. A mentor?! Does this even sound like an American university??Their assignment is to motivate and guide the student. That's crazy!! Also, instead of waiting for the customary time to graduate, January or June…you graduate as soon as you completed the requirements!!
What do you…we have to lose? Check out the links above-in the time of a recession attending a university at a fraction of the cost is a very attractive thought!
For the 2nd year in a row, I have chickened out of taking motorcycle riding classes. I have nine months to get the nerve up again-hope I do get the nerve up again…but while I soooo admire women when I see them riding their bikes, I'm petrified of motorcycles. I mean-where's the damn seatbelt?? lol
Last summer, I actually paid for the class-but misscheduling caused me to miss out on the class-and the school WOULD NOT refund my dang money! Anyway, living in MI also makes me hesitant. I can only ride my bike (should I go forward and make a purchase) 3 months out of the year-who wants to make that investment? I don't. Now, if I could rent a bike-I'm sold.
(above, she's not me! I wish lol)
And lastly, roadkill. I do not want to become roadkill…the last thing I want is to be on a lawyer's commercial (should I be so fortunate) singing the praises of my lawyer and how much he won in a lawsuit for me. I guess it wouldn't hurt to have a famous San Jose motorcycle accident attorney, or a famous Oakland County motorcycle attorney representing me, should I need it…but I sure as hell HOPE NOT!! LOL
This is NOT a New Year's Resolution…but I'm going to do my damndest to take the motorcyle riding class next summer. Hopefully, I won't be writing another post saying this is the THIRD year I didn't take the class!
So, at the beginning of the year we'll be paying for our medical insurance…sigh While I'm not happy about it my contribution pales in comparison to other people's such as my mom's.
I currently have HAP medical insurance, but I'm wondering if I should go with Blue Cross-based on what I've heard on the radio, Blue Cross is every damn where! Hell there's even Blue Cross NC-not that I plan on ever going to North Carolina, but it's nice to know it's accepted out there.
My co-worker has United Health Care-that insurance while good, is a bit tedious. She has to pay for the prescriptions, send in the receipts and wait to be reimbursed…HELL NO, I can't do it. I don't have that kind of time to commit to a prescription.
HAP has always served me well, though. If it ain't broke don't fix it…I know. Any BC subscribers out there who can offer any insight??
Now that we’re winding down the year of 2009, people are mulling over their choices of New Year’s Resolutions! I’m thinking…as far as weight loss diet plans go, Jenny Craig will be cleaning house next year, in light of the success of Marie Osmond, Valerie Bertinelli, and Phylicia Rashad!
Me, I don’t give into the hype anymore. Last resolution costed my ass $3,000 when I joined Bally’s. I was looking at a Bally’s commercial, where Pink was singing in the background..I’m coming up so you betta get the party started…however the words go..and I bought into that crap hook, line and sinker! lol I might have gone to the gym 12 times, and then like all resolutions-the novelty wore off….quickly, I might add. But that’s just me.
So, are you undertaking New Year Resolutions and if yes, what is it (are they?)
I’ve heard several stories of people who’s lives were saved at the airport and other public places by heart defibrillators aka AED (Automatic External Defribillator)
I think that’s one of the most fantastic inventions ever created. It seems the best inventions are the ones that are so simple…can someone say, Snuggie?? lol
All I need is one….ONE good idea that will put me on the map..financially! lol I know L’Oreal, Miss Clairol etc are doing their best to help with gray coverage…but baby, if I could unlock the formula that can make color stick to gray hair…..whewwwww CA-CHING A LING A LING!! Or better yet, if I can find a man who can talk the talk and walk the walk…need I say anymore???
This year has been crappy as far as vacations are concerned. I haven’t gone anywhere. Although, I have been able to chill at home by myself KID-FREE!!
My friends and I are planning to go to Vegas (no weddings) in February-which should be cool, cuz it’ll be freezing cold here in MI. But I want to do something different. Something I’ve never done before;. Hell, maybe I’ll purchase one of those Myrtle Beach Golf packages, or go to one of those trendy pottery places and do some art (haha) atop a coffee mug, or plate or bowl…something. I’m just wanting to do something…ANYTHING! I’ve waited so long for my children to grow up, and now that they’re adults I’m like ‘what in the hell do I want to do??’ I have no idea.
I promise myself this: I’m going somewhere BESIDES Las Vegas in 2010. It’s time to move forward, and live!
I’ve been thinking about the meds that are prescribed to enhanced the quality of of our lives. I do believe some meds such as adhd medication, antidepressants to name a few, can improve one’s life significantly. However, I’m skeptical as HELL about the latest meds that are being touted. I won’t go there about the erectile dysfunction meds (and commercials), but these vaccines are getting to me. Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I don’t trust the government and the meds (these new meds) their peddling.
Human Papilloma virus vaccine that’s being peddled to young teenage girls?? UHHHH, NO.
Swine Flu vaccine when all these nasty folks have to do is what their gotdayum hands?? UHHHHH, NO.
That monday-tuesday-wednesday-thursday-friday-saturday-sunday everydayyyyyy birth control pill?? UHHH, NO.
And now they have Brooke Shields pedaling medication for eyelashes!! Come onnnnnn-UHHHH, NO. Read the fine print…discontinued use means your new eyelashes will fall out, boo.
Before allowing your do to write out a prescription for you-DO YOU OWN RESEARCH!
Today, I had a talk with a new acquaintance and he’s four years older than I am. Sure enough, we got onto the subject of agin evolving. He said he doesn’t have gray hair he has white hair ( I couldn’t tell) and I countered that I have gray hair…more than I care to admit.
The conversation took me back to photos, I viewed of my mother and her sisters who ranges between the ages of 57-64. They looked so different 20yrs ago, but now they’ve seemed to meld into one another. I can’t believe how much they look alike and the scary part is…I’M STARTING TO LOOK LIKE THEM TOO…in their older ages!
I know it could be worse but in addition to the gray hair, loss of elasticity in my skin (I looked at my arm and it reminded me of my BIGMAMA’S!!), but I’m starting to see early signs of JOWLS!! OMG! What next??? I’ll be ordering acne treatment online?! I don’t mind the gray hair, but the jowl-thing is starting to get to me. Now, to add insult to injury…20something’s are approaching me because they ‘like older women.’ My gawd! Has it REALLY come down to this?? lol
I remember YEARS ago (about 8yrs) when my brother showed me his flash drive. He was working for an automotive company and he came over to my place on day with this…thingamajig hanging around his neck. It was a flash drive and he explained it to me and it was such a foreign concept that I looked at him as if he was crazy. What do you mean it’s better than a FLOPPY DISK!! There was NO WAY my brother was going to make me believe that little ‘thing’ could hold the equivalent of 200+ floppy disks-that’s just crazy!!
It all sounded like gibberish, until I bought a computer that no longer had the slot for a floppy disk! Surely there was a mistake, I bought a defective computer?? I called Wal-Mart (yes, I did) and told them I have a defective pc and that’s when I found out, it wasn’t defective…I was just out of the loop! lol So, I went to Wal-Mart, and bought a flash drive (nowwwww everything my brother said was making alot of sense!!) Those flash drives are particularly of use when you have a mini-laptop such as my Acer, or when using a public computer. I NEVER leave home without my flash drive. It’s cocooned in a nice leather like case, chillin in my purse. It’s also GREAT for homework and saving presentations…such as powerpoint.
My friends and I have been meditating, and marinating on where we can go and FINALLY meet for the first time!! the bonding experience is amazing when you meet people online. Since we live in cold areas and will be meeting in February, we’ve decided to go to Vegas which will coincide with the Magic Fashion convention that’s held annually.
You know what that means: travel deals, travel deals and MORE travel deals!! That shouldn’t be hard to come by seeing as we’re traveling in February-but still…a deal is a friggin deal! lol Not sure if many of you know, I’ve collaborated on a new blog called Colored Girl Speak! and though it’s difficult working, and compromising with others-I admit this project is a labor of love!
If anyone knows of a good online travel site, PLEASE let me know! I’m soooo ready to go-NOW. The weather is turning blustery here in Michigan and I’m looking forward to chillin’ even for a little while, in Vegas!
