School days and other "thangs"

I have really (let me repeat) REALLY enjoyed having a break from school since I graduated with my associates in science in May.  Alas, now my first week at Strayer University to finish my Bachelors Degree (Business Administration with a concentration in project management) starts Monday.  According to plan if all goes well I should have my BS degree in about 2 to 3 years, and my masters between 4 and 5 years.  What a long term goal I have to look forward to?

Let me remind those of you reading this that having a degree is wonderful and it is hard to work for and takes a lot of patience and perseverance.  Keep in mind this though, a degree does not mean you are smarter or oh so wise.  I see many that have degrees and have no common sense or street smarts.  

I still believe the school of hard knocks teaches the life situations best. Just my two cents!

I work hard and that is what has gotten me farther in life.  The degree will only help to take me further :)

Ok so now the other "thangs". This week was an eye opener into the way some people can be. It amazes me how disrespectful those in authority can be or just plain disrespectful anyways.  If you got "thangs" going on in your life, take a breath and think how your actions and negativity affect others around you.  I think at the same time when you have someone acting this way and taking things out on others etc, you have to remember you deserve respect and you don't have to take it!

Word of advice, don't react to it, walk away, distance yourself from the person or persons.  If you are asked for your thoughts, give them. Otherwise be the better person and don't sink to their level.  

I think the world needs a changing because some people out there are just plain crazy!  Abuse comes in many forms, and one of those that many people overlook is emotional or intimidation.  Anytime you feel that then not only are you letting others suffocate you emotionally, but you are allowing that person to control you in a negative way.  DO NOT LET THAT HAPPEN.  

October is breast cancer awareness and domestic violence awareness month.  Remember those in Pink and remember that violence also comes in many forms and if you don't feel comfortable than its abuse in its own way.

Chow it is time for this gal to go to sleep, I would hate to think you keep seeing me mumble on and on and on.... ;)