Carl is one of my sons. He is 16. His girlfriend is visiting her dad in Alberton. Of course, he wanted to go see her because he hasn't seen her for at least 3 days. HA!!! This would be his first road trip where he has to do all the driving. Alberton is probably about 220 miles from our place. I was all for it. A road trip where you do all the driving sort of seems like a rite of passage for teenagers.
Then I started worrying. The head was saying, "Yes, this is a great experience for Carl." The heart was saying, "I hope his car runs good, I hope he doesn't fall asleep, I hope he has a good time, etc." I told him to call me periodically so I would know when he got there.
He called about an hour after I thought he left so I asked him where he was. He told me he was at his girlfriends place & had just finished eating. I kind of came unglued & asked how fast he drove. Then he told me he left 4 hours earlier than I was expecting. I calmed down.
He is suppose to come home tomorrow. I will be glad to see him again.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
7 1/2 Habits for Lifelong Learners
I just got done with the first lesson. It was pretty cool. Here is what is hard for me:
1. Setting goals. I don't usually worry about the finished product. I just want to learn something. I guess with knitting, I wanted to learn how to knit socks. Now I know how to knit socks but along the way, I have knit a lot of other things, too.
2. Play. I think I am too busy to just play around. I know play is important because it allows me the freedom to do whatever I want & not be concerned about the finished product. It removes a lot of pressure. New discoveries can be found during play.
Here is what is easy for me:
1. Teaching others. I love to show & help others learn things.
2. Accept responsibility for my learning. Internally, I know that if I want something, I can make it happen.
I am off to write another blog post & to work on my learning contract.
Sandra
1. Setting goals. I don't usually worry about the finished product. I just want to learn something. I guess with knitting, I wanted to learn how to knit socks. Now I know how to knit socks but along the way, I have knit a lot of other things, too.
2. Play. I think I am too busy to just play around. I know play is important because it allows me the freedom to do whatever I want & not be concerned about the finished product. It removes a lot of pressure. New discoveries can be found during play.
Here is what is easy for me:
1. Teaching others. I love to show & help others learn things.
2. Accept responsibility for my learning. Internally, I know that if I want something, I can make it happen.
I am off to write another blog post & to work on my learning contract.
Sandra
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hi Everyone,
I decided to join the blogosphere (is that a word???) and start writing. A challenge at my work spurred me on. I work at the MSU library in Bozeman. The Montana Library Association is having a web 2.o challenge. We get to learn about cool things on our own. We will post about what we have learned on our blogs. Other people in the challenge can respond to what we have posted.
My blog is also open to the public. As the mother of 4 teenage boys, I have some unique & interesting experiences. I don't want to forget them and some of them would be funner shared with others.
I am married to a wonderful man named Rocky. He takes very good care of me.
This time of my life appears to be a time of change for me. I am down to 8 chicken & two ducks. The goats have found a new home. I have a new full-time job at MSU. The boys are beginning their transition to living independently. I had better be ready to enjoy the ride!!
Talk to you later,
Sandra
I decided to join the blogosphere (is that a word???) and start writing. A challenge at my work spurred me on. I work at the MSU library in Bozeman. The Montana Library Association is having a web 2.o challenge. We get to learn about cool things on our own. We will post about what we have learned on our blogs. Other people in the challenge can respond to what we have posted.
My blog is also open to the public. As the mother of 4 teenage boys, I have some unique & interesting experiences. I don't want to forget them and some of them would be funner shared with others.
I am married to a wonderful man named Rocky. He takes very good care of me.
This time of my life appears to be a time of change for me. I am down to 8 chicken & two ducks. The goats have found a new home. I have a new full-time job at MSU. The boys are beginning their transition to living independently. I had better be ready to enjoy the ride!!
Talk to you later,
Sandra
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