Algebra Class 

     When I started back to school I was a little worried because I had to learn how to study again.  Well so far I have taken one class on line and it was ok, but I thought I would have learned more by being in class participating with others. Now moving on to my frustration regarding the way the professor is teaching my algebra class, I never thought I would learn more by doing my homework online than in class.  My professor is so confusing.  The other day I had a question regarding a problem he was explaining and I had no idea what he was talking about, he was confusing me by going back and forth between problems.  I then ask him to please explain another problem, hoping the problem would be similar to what we were working on. So Instead of giving the class another simple problem that we could understand he gave us a problem with fractions and decimals.  I was thinking to myself, what is he doing? If I could not understand the simple problem that was given initially, what would make him think I could understand problems with fractions and decimals in them?  I was so upset because I really didn’t understand what was going on and our test was going to be the following week.  I feel like I should have a different professor or even taken the class online. It makes me so upset that I have to leave work early every week to go to class, pay all this money and then end up not learning a thing while I am there.  It is too late now to drop the class but I guess from now on I need to look a week ahead of my homework so maybe I can understand a little more in class. I know that next semester I will definitely look on the list of professors for the classes I will be taking and ask around to other students how they rate the professor for that class.  I hope to never have to go through another class feeling like I do in this one. It’s hard enough learning how to be a productive student. Maybe next semester will be better.

What are his thoughts?

As I sit here looking at a photo of a gentleman dressed in a large bright yellow outfit with what it looks like feathers attached, I wondered why he was dressed this way.  I wonder what kind of statement he was trying to make.  He is standing proud in front of a home that looked to be abandoned and torn into pieces. While dressed in what looked like to be some type of cultural outfit. I do believe he is from some type of Indian tribe because of how he was featured. His attire was a long robe and a headband of some sort made with bright feathers and lots of designs. Which most likely representing the tribe that he belongs. He looked as if he does not care if people are staring or complementing on his features because this is what he believes in by representing his heritage.

Then I ask why he was here at this home?   It looks as if he is here to represent a family member, or something that may have occurred or something that may be becoming at this home.   One will never know what happen to make him stand before this home dressed like this by looking at the picture, but realize that whatever has occurred or what will be occurring.  He will always be standing proud for the family or tribe not matter what. You can tell that he is very proud by the way he stands, by standing straight and tall with his arms open proudly. 

            People come from many different nationalities, religions and have many types’ heritages in the world.  They all represent them in some of the same ways but most of them are in completely different ways.  The most important to me would be representing your family and standing up for what’s right.  It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that love of a family heritage and culture continues to grow stronger and stronger.

A terrible day at work

Wednesday is usually my favorite day of the week at work because I know my week is half over and I get to work in the operating room for the rest of the week.  Well this morning, I woke up at 5:30 got dressed and out the door I went in a great mood.  Once arriving to my office to gather my things and drinking my morning energy drink, I then thought it was going to be good day. After getting to the hospital and preparing for surgery it all changed.  The patient had arrived on time but without any of the paperwork needed to have surgery.  After calling and texting my doctor for thirty minutes with no response I then began to get very concerned.  Once reaching my doctor she then informed me she was on the other line and did not want to click over.  I could feel my blood pressure rising immediately. She finally got to the hospital after running forty-five minutes late herself and this time I was beginning to be very upset and mad. We then had to get all the consents and clearance paperwork in order so surgery would not have to be cancelled. Finally the surgery began and the procedure was now started, we were ready to take x-rays. After taking the x-rays, they were then sent down to be processed and developed as quickly as possible. Once the x-rays were developed and returned to the room, we realized the machine was broken and the films were unable to read.  I immediately got really mad and upset because nothing at all was going right and I wasn’t even eight-thirty yet.  I had to retake the x-rays and send them for reprocessing in the hope that the machine would come back on and work. Finally we were able to read them and could continue the procedure.  Two and a half hours later the procedure was complete and we could finally end the case.  Everyone was so happy the case was done but we still had another case to go.  The second case went a lot smoother for all of us but it ended up being a long terrible day.  First the patient forgot there paperwork, then the doctor was late and finally the x-ray machine had broken.  Today was a very stressful day which normally is a very relaxing day for me. I hope my day tomorrow is a lot better and my blood pressure can remain normal because I love to work in operating room. 

Super Bowl Sunday

February 5, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday is the most prestigious day of the year for many football players and fans here in the United States.  This year the battle was between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.  I love to watch football so it was going to be an exciting day for me.  On Saturday morning I started planning what the festivities where going to be for the game.  My friends and I started gathering up the list for the food and beverages, so we could prepare for the number of guests that were going to attend our small party. 

          On the morning of the super bowl we had all got up and met for a wonderful breakfast and plan our day.  We had a few hours before we had to start the preparations.  We went over our menu once again to make sure we didn’t forget any of the important appetizers.  Some of my personal favorites included hot wings, spicy rotel cheese dip, barbequed cocktail wieners, vegetable trays and chips. Once all the food was prepared and the refreshments were chilled we sat down to go over everything to make sure nothing was left out.

          Around five o’clock our friends had started to arrive so we could soon begin the pre-game celebrating.  My boyfriend was pulling for New England but I wanted the Giants to win.  I could already see that the night was going to be very interesting and a lot of aggravating would be taking place.  That’s what fans always do while a championship game is going on though.  Once six thirty arrived it was time for the kick-off.  The game began and my friends and I were having a blast.  The Giant’s started off great but the Patriots ended up winning the first half.  I was not very happy but having a good time but that’s what it all about.  The score was 10-9 and the Patriots scored by a touchdown.  The half time show was next and we all were looking forward to seeing what Madonna was going to be wearing and what she was going to sing.  I thought she looked very nice but it looked as if she was just lip singing. Although everyone at the party thought the performance sounded great. All of the show during half time was interesting.  Now that the second half had started it was really getting to be a great game and the score in the third quarter is now 17-15 Patriots.  My boyfriend kept saying see I told you the Patriots was going to win. At the end of the fourth quarter I really thought they were  to win but the Giant’s came back and got a touchdown and made the score 21-17.  The Giant’s won the 2012 Super Bowl.