Why and What do I read

The material that I like to read consists of magazines and books written by authors I admire. Over the last past couple of years, I have been reading books from author Lauren Conrad and the series of books titled “Pretty Little Liars.” They are both books that draw me in because of the mystery and exciting plot. I read because I enjoy it and it makes me feel relaxed. However, when I am in school I find that I never read for fun. I only read the books that are assigned to me. Summer is where I find the time to read for enjoyment. Another reason why I like to read is because I know that it is very beneficial and can help you improve in your academics. 

Spring Break 2011

Last year for spring break four other girls and I went to Punta Cana, Dominica Republic. Unfortunately, this year I am not going away. Last year was so much fun! It was my first time outside the United States and without my family made me somewhat nervous. It turned out to be a lovely trip. We went to discos every night, went scuba diving, and went on a party boat. We got to feed the fish when we went scuba diving. We took bread from the local dining area and held it underwater while the fish eat from the palm of our hands. It was beautiful watching the bright colored fish swim and eat right before our eyes. The weather was beautiful everyday; it was in the high 80’s all week. It actually snowed in Connecticut that week, which made it 100 times better! The trip was such an adventure and I look forward to going away next year for my last spring break of college!

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This week has been very stressful for me. I have 3 midterms and I am working on a research paper. Not to mention the classes for fall semester 2012 has been posted. This seems to be a big distraction because I am so anxious to know my schedule for next school year. Next semester I start my senior year, which means graduation is right around the corner. It is crazy to think that almost 4 years of college has gone by. Now with picking out my schedule, I must plan accordingly to the classes I need for my program and somehow fit them into 2 semesters with summer and winter classes. I believe that I just about make it and will be graduating in May with a fall semester left of student teaching. Even though I am very stressed out now I look forward to starting the begging of the end of my college career next school year!

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A prior post I talked about the girls I babysit . Erin, who has CMTA, just came home from the hospital after a successful surgery. CMTA which is known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder that “is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy and is found worldwide among all races and ethnic groups”(cmtausa.org). This disorder is not life-threatening but it can be passed down from generation to generation. Erin went to a hospital in Boston and will be out of school for a month while her leg heels. This surgery is supposed to help her walk a little bit better. She has to get her other leg done in the summer. This disease is hard full the whole family. I have heard many times before that when a person has a disability, the whole family also is just as affect as the person diagnosed. The whole family works together to help Erin cope with her disease. Even their extended family helps out in everyway possible. She is such a strong girl with so much potential and I am so glad that I can help her along her journey in life.