Friday, May 29, 2009

What it is like in college when you are over 30?
I first started in college when I was in my earlier thirties and took a break, then started again at fifty. I have to say that my grades are much better than any grades I achieved in high school. Motivation plays a large role in my desire to do well and attain my associate’s degree in accounting. In high school, it was a lot harder to stay focused on your studies, with so many changes happening in your live when you are a teenager. Most adults that are going to college are also working full time jobs and some are still taking care of young children. Many adults want to get their degree so they can get a better paying job and give more to their families. Going to college as an older adult helps to keep your mind sharp and keeps you well informed about current affairs. You are never too old to learn something new.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What would happen if children ruled the world?

It is hard to say what it would be like if children ruled the world. Like adults, so many different personality types and maturity levels would have to be taken into consideration. Some children mature faster than others an example would be an only child. Another example would be the oldest child in a large family that had to help take care of younger siblings. If these children were in charge, there would probably be many rules to follow. On the other hand if the younger siblings made the rules there probably wouldn’t be any, just one big party. I definitely feel that today’s children have a lot more challenges ahead of them than we did and considering the state of our economy today, they really couldn’t make it any worse.

Monday, May 25, 2009

What do you think makes a great friend?

I feel that a great friend is someone that is always there for you through thick or thin. Someone that you can tell all your troubles to and that will listen with a sympathetic ear. I am fortunate enough to have a friend like that. My oldest and closest friend has been in my life since we were in the seventh grade and that has been forty years. We have never gone more than a week without either seeing or talking to each other. A true friend can be honest with you and let you know what they think. Even if they don't always agree with you, they still love you when all is said and done. It is truly a blessing to find a person in your life that you can call a great friend.