Hey Y'all,
We will meet on Thursday (May 8) night for our final class. Please bring analysis papers, printed-out favorite blogs, and yourselves, of course (ready for short, informal presentations).
Thanks go to Dr. Trad, my surgeon. He scheduled the surgical shenanigans for Friday at 1:30 ...
Julie
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Summary Post: Home Improvement
Well, it's hard to believe but eight weeks are here! Class ends on Thursday and so does this installment of my blogs. Each topic I have chosen has made me more proactive in some way.
First I started with politics. After that blogging experience, I became an assistant chief election officer for Fairfax County. I've worked 3 main elections, and it's been a very rewarding experience. Then I blogged about personal finance. I was into money before, but this blogging topic really opened my eyes about what I could do differently. Rev up those Roth IRAs and get moving. And I did. Then there was the "dissertation" blog. What a farce! I thought that since the other blogs had enhanced my life in some way, then blogging about my dissertation would keep me writing it in earnest. This didn't work at all and just ended up alienating both my audience and me from the project. (This reminds me: always consider one's audience!) Finally, in this semester's blog installments I tackled home improvement, and I think I've done a lot in a little time: reseeding and manicuring a front lawn; ripping off wood panelling and painting the hallway; buying (they're on the way!) new light fixtures for that hallway and some nice frames for family photos to give it some personality; fixing a leaky roof; and buying (just one) a chaise lounge so that I can relax as I grade final papers.
Home improvement is really about environment setting. Walking into a nice, updated home (or part of a home) gives me a satisfied feeling. It's so much better than the 70s throwback that this house was. Improvements need to continue: we didn't buy new construction. However, that's ok. There is something to be said about doing it yourself. It might not be perfect, but I paid less and got it my way!
See you online...
Julie
First I started with politics. After that blogging experience, I became an assistant chief election officer for Fairfax County. I've worked 3 main elections, and it's been a very rewarding experience. Then I blogged about personal finance. I was into money before, but this blogging topic really opened my eyes about what I could do differently. Rev up those Roth IRAs and get moving. And I did. Then there was the "dissertation" blog. What a farce! I thought that since the other blogs had enhanced my life in some way, then blogging about my dissertation would keep me writing it in earnest. This didn't work at all and just ended up alienating both my audience and me from the project. (This reminds me: always consider one's audience!) Finally, in this semester's blog installments I tackled home improvement, and I think I've done a lot in a little time: reseeding and manicuring a front lawn; ripping off wood panelling and painting the hallway; buying (they're on the way!) new light fixtures for that hallway and some nice frames for family photos to give it some personality; fixing a leaky roof; and buying (just one) a chaise lounge so that I can relax as I grade final papers.
Home improvement is really about environment setting. Walking into a nice, updated home (or part of a home) gives me a satisfied feeling. It's so much better than the 70s throwback that this house was. Improvements need to continue: we didn't buy new construction. However, that's ok. There is something to be said about doing it yourself. It might not be perfect, but I paid less and got it my way!
See you online...
Julie
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