Being Sick

Uhh the cold that never leaves it just lingers and keeps you feeling miserable. I have moved on to my next class which is my CNA portion. These classes move extremely fast. I have to study hard and stay focused on the prize. Since I am swamped being a mom, cleaning, and student I am happy I invested in DVR woohoo! I have been recording my show The Real Housewives of New York. I look forward to a marathon on the weekend. The New Housewives of New Jersey scare me they might hire a hit man if you say anything bad about them. LOL

My poor knitting has been stopped completely, and even though I have a few things to felt my washer died last week. It was crazy I had a small load in and the washer got off balance. No big deal stop and it and fix it. The washer was hopping around in the laundry room so hard I was afraid to get near it. The barrel in the washer broke off it jumped around so much. Now laundry is backing up and I am waiting for a new washer to arrive. So felting is out of the question. I have so many patterns I want to start but I can't fit them in to my busy schedule. Ever since I started school it seems like everything happens at once. There isn't enough time for everything and trying to get a routine down has been so hard.

So I hear that twitter is the new thing to do and everyone talks about it all the time it crazy.I signed up but I must be getting old because I don't get it. I don't know how to find people and it doesn't seem that user friendly. However I have not set down and played with it really. I think this next weekend I will take a closer look. But is twitter the new wave of communication? Hum Well I must be off to get my day going.

Happy Knitting

Avon???

I am asking for opinions from people about Avon products. Do you like Avon? Do you find there stuff affordable? The reason I ask is because I am thinking of becoming an independent consultant with them. I was told on Friday that The Body Shop At Home is closing for consultants like myself. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Busy Girl

It has been crazy busy these past few weeks starting school. Oh lord. I have had to learn when the best time is to do my homework and study.. it's when the kids are asleep. I have been out of the loop on my show The Real housewives and on the weekends watch the reruns to catch up on the drama. tehehe. My final is on Tues next week and on Thurs I start my next section which is health care. I am so looking forward to getting in and learning. I also signed up to volunteer with the Red Cross. I am hoping to get going on that Next week. My knitting has been put on the back burner for now. There really isn't enough time. Well I am off and running.
Happy Knitting!

My Mission

I would like to empower, motivate and inspire people to living a happier and more fulfilled life. I want to be a good role model for my children by going to college and succeeding in my career with the medical field. I want my family to see me grow as a responsible person who helps others. I want to pass on good morals and honesty to my children.

Going back to college after many years has proven to be a challenge. With my determination and will to succeed I have pushed open the doors to a new chapter in my life. Rising above the issue’s that I face I have found I am much stronger than I thought. I want to make a difference in my life and those that surround me. Changing my career this late in my life I have found I am motivated more than ever. My goal is to help others by becoming a registered nurse. I want to offer care and comfort for those who are in pain and may be suffering, to help save a life and bring a new life into this world. My education is very important to me so that I can deliver the best care for each patient I come into contact with. I want to step up to the table and make my mark in this world. To overcome my own fears and prove to myself I am capable of anything.

Finding my place in today’s world can be difficult, but with perseverance and education I can achieve my goals. The legacy I hope to leave behind is to have an open mind, faith in yourself and the anything is possible.

My PCT Class

Well last night was great I made a great new friend and everyone was very nice. I am behind since I signed up late, but they felt confident I could catch up. At first the teacher freaked me out by making me feel I had a lot to catch up on. What's funny is I have taken the beginning class before at Ashford Unv. It is a class they make you take to prepare you for school. I even think I have the book somewhere. This class just helps you find your best ways to study and keep a handle on time management. It's a good book lots of helpful hints.After this I will move into the CNA portion and then on to PCT. I thought being at school at night I would be tired but I was wide awake. Last night we had CPR training. I am less nervous now since I pretty much remember a lot of stuff from my EMT class I took many moons ago. Well I have to get started on my homework.
Happy Knitting!

My Chapters

I was thinking last night about the chapters of my life that would be put into a book.

Chapter 1* Born, Not much there to remember so we will move on.

Chapter 2* Aww the the toddler years crawling walking saying goo goo gaa gaa

Chapter 3* Elementary school, making life long Friends and then moving from a small town to a huge city life.

Chapter 4* Junior high, totally lost as a small town girl, living up to expectations that a manger,agent, and family can put on you. Missing a lot school and not making many friends but working on set a lot.

Chapter 5* High school,Freshman & Sophomore cheerleader,I finally get the hang of things,I made some great friends. Then Junior year fall into a rabbit hole and by senior year with the grace of god live through it and graduate.

Chapter 6* Early 20's, Trying to answer that pressing question of what I will do with my life. Learning who I am and seeing I would rather just hang out with friends. Changing jobs like I change my underwear.Meeting all the wrong men and falling apart. Not understanding that my actions would affect my future.

Chapter 7* Mid 20's, Still trying to figure out what my career choice will be, Meeting the right man, getting married, and having our baby girl. Moving around to find the right home and ending with buying what I thought was our dream we would have forever. Communication is key in any marriage, trying to make a plan for our future.

Chapter 8* Late 20's, Our baby boy was born, thought we had it all jobs, cars, vacations, and then the rug was pulled from under us losing it all. Moving to another state starting over again and trying to hold on to what we had left. The trial of my life had taken a drastic turn and the changes I had to go through quickly put me in a state of lock down. After faith,prayer and determination we have finally started to get our ducks in a row and are trying to move on without our luxury life style.

Chapter 9* 30's, To be continued until next year.


That's it in a nut shell. It is so interesting to look back and see what you should of or could have done to change things. The only steady thing in my life was the support and endless love of my family and friends.I don't think I would be the person I am with that.

On another topic I start my PCT class tonight and good news I got a call about a JOB! I know OMG! right. I am so happy and I hope this is just the beginning of great things to come. Meanwhile my new schedule is going to limit me from my knitting, but I can live with that. I still have two purse's to felt and some unfinished projects to work on. I think today I am going to start another purse. I hope to have pics up by next week.

Well I am off. Happy Knitting everyone and God Bless.

Here I come

Well it is official I am signed up a starting my PCT class this Thurs. I am so happy. I wish I could have gotten in at the hospital it would have saved me a lot of money but I have to act now. I was nervous last night making the commitment, I just hope that we can over come the obstacles we will face the next 9 months. Those being daycare, money to pay for school and I have to find a job before my unemployment runs out. I don't have much time. I know i have posted this info all over but really this is so important to me. Please check out my store links as this is what I have to right now to help me pay for school.
http://amaxwell-cousins.mymarkstore.com/
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http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/acousins
Thank you all for your support.... Keep Knitting