Task Mistress Day 45: 101 tasks in 1001 days

So, I’m finally officially setting up my 101 tasks for 1001 days.  I began my process a little tongue-in-cheek here, but I think it really is a valiant effort, so I’ll keep these tasks and add to them.

I’ll keep my list on the 101/1001 page which I’ll be adding to my page bar.  If we count April 11 as my starting date when I accepted the challenge I’m up to day 45 already.  While I haven’t put a ton of thought into this since then, I’m very excited.  I’ve even got a few to cross off already!

1.  Prepare and give a 5 minute speech on mole for Spanish class, all in Spanish, of course.

Well, this is one I’ve done!  And it went well.  It was actually kind of fun.  I made a Powerpoint presentation and put in a few video clips of me cooking the mole.  Then the day of the presentation I brought in chicken tacos to put the sauce on for everyone to try.  My teacher was tickled pink.  My philosophy?  The way to a man’s heart, they say, is through his stomach.  It works for “A’s” in Spanish class too.

Well, more on this to come!

Happy Friday.

Just when you think you are eating the largest sh*t sandwich, life reminds you of why you need to keep going

Good things do sometimes come from hard work and dedication.

I just received a letter awarding me a very healthy scholarship.  It will cover 90% of my tuition for the next two years at the community college while I catch up my math skills and get some prerequisites for my Bachelors of Science degree out of the way.  As you might imagine, there was much euphoria and happy dancing.  I can’t believe my good luck.  I could cry for happiness for a change.

I wish to thank everyone who has sent me notes of encouragement, who have politely listened to me complain, and my professors who wrote me lovely letters of recommendation.  I apologize to the spud for being a homework orphan.  And I especially wish to apologize and thank Leif.   It can’t be easy living with a crazy lady like me.  But, if we’ve made it this far, we can make it the full 9 yards.

Please, dear blog friends, share my joy.  Life does reward us for being decent human beings.

And that’s a wrap

Ahhh.

The last final is done.  I’ve worked hard this semester.  The last two actually.  I’ve done my very best, and now all that is left to do is wait for grades to come in and enjoy what I can of the summer.

You know what?  I think I’ll go have a rum punch, put my feet up and start enjoying myself.

A very happy Friday to you all!

You know, that light at the end of the tunnel…

…it’s nearly as bright as the noon day Sun now.

I have one more assignment for Astronomy class, one more day of classes, and then finals.

Yup, I am so close the taste of success is sweet on my tongue like a Swedish Fish.

What to do with myself when I’m done?  Hmn maybe I’ll finally get around to removing the winter banner…  Perhaps that should go on my 101 tasks list….

And sometimes the Universe gives you a huge neon sign saying, “Don’t go there!”

I can take a hint.  Really.

So, I have to accept that I’m just not supposed to take this classics class.  I’ve tried to sign up for it now for 4 different terms and for one reason or another I’ve never been successful.  I thought (and this is apparently where I always get into trouble…) that this summer I finally succeeded.  I was looking forward to it even.  And then…

Apparently the U.S. government body that makes decisions about college grants said, “Hmn.  Times is tough.  We needs to cut back.  Let’s not offer Pell Grant money in the summer no more.”

And, so now I must drop classics because I can’t afford to pay out of pocket for the course.

My summer is suddenly seeming very empty.  And, that my friends must be the silver lining.  Sometimes Fate does favor fools and unemployed-work-a-holic-crazy-single-mom-pushing-40-students.

Tuesday Titters: Week 17, ¿Cuándo es un puerto no puerto? Cuando lo es un tarro.

When is a door not a door?  When it’s ajar.

Some how it’s just funnier in English.  Or maybe it’s just my horrendous Spanish.

I have my oral presentation today.  I have to talk for 5 minutes in Spanish and answer questions.  Wish me luck!