Most know that I am taking 2 classes a semester to finally get my college education. I have found that 2 classes is a good fit with my other responsibilities as a mom, a wife, and a Primary leader. But, I needed to take a one-credit class for some of my required credits. How hard can a one-credit class be?? It was on the Arizona Constitution, it was only going to be 4 weeks, the textbook was small and easy to read, it was an on-line class....an easy A!
For the last 4 weeks, I have been swamped with homework. This class was insane!! Quizzes, tests with 5 essay questions on each, and a 5 page/10 slide PowerPoint presentation. Let me share with you some of the questions...
"Describe the 3 levels of jurisdiction in Arizona. Explain what courts make up each level and create an example of the type of case that could be heard by each court."
OK....so with Brad giving me examples, and Aaron critiquing my answers, I was able to answer this "simple" questions....1 1/2 pages of typing!
Here's another:
"Describe how the process of 'initiative' works. Be sure to discuss both normal laws and constitutional amendments. As part of your explanation, create one example of a possible initiative". CRIMINEY!!!
That wasn't all. In this same time period, Aly had to present her Honor's Project (Spanish presentation), Jacque was finishing up an 88-page assignment, and I also had to present my informative speech - which was 1/3 of my grade. Talk about a stressful time. It was ALOT of fun around here, let me tell you!!!
Here are some of the high-points of the last 4 weeks:
Aly had a near perfect presentation!!
My crazy professor liked my writing and had good things to say. Here's a sample and I put it in this blog so that my posterity knows I had to work my .............. off......and with all that hard work....sometimes it pays off!!!!
"Dena, do I even need to say 'fantastic work'? It is my pleasure to give you full points. If you are writing a paper for the final, I look forward to reading it".
Yes, I wrote a paper and yes.....I received an "A"!! (There was a little pressure on that also!!)
My speech only had a couple of hiccups and everything went well.
Jacque finished up her main classes, worked in the Maricopa County PICU, and is about 2 weeks from graduating from ASU.
Jacque snuck in one more trip to SnowBowl for a last huh-rah AND got her hair colored by one of her friends...it looked fantastic.
She is growing so fast...and we love every new personality trait she develops. Who couldn't smile looking at her??
