I am trying to do one of the assessment tasks in my study material and it is asking me to make a mind map. Unfortunately, the information it asks for is really beyond the scope a mind map can reasonably cover. I have started over multiple times to try and incorporate all information requested, but it's imposable.
This is not the first time I have been faced with the maddening improbability of completing a task before me. I seriously doubt that content of this course has ever been tested. Also, the editing in many of the books has been nasty! So many spelling, grammar and syntax mistakes. Words missing! Pieces of text that don't belong! Were they not paying attention? Did they not think that someone doing a writing and editing course would not notice these, often simple, mistakes?
I am seriously PISSED OFF at the moment! But it's not just the improbability of completing tasks and poor editing of the study material that has me fired up - this entire course has been one massive mess! I won't go into detail about the other shit ... I've told enough people the rest of this madness.
The only thing that has gone right for me - ever - would be my son. Everything else has been hell. Is it any wonder to anyone that I have an insistent itch to destroy everything? Bah, who am I kidding? Who really cares? And who doesn't get the need to punch everyone in the face every now and then? Don't worry, I have never acted on that particular need - although I do occasionally indulge in destruction ... of my own property. Usually a journal or blog, and today I had a go at my current text book. Don't worry, it's still usable, just a little worse for wear.
Ok ... I'm starting to feel a little better, still pissed off, but calmer now. But hey, being angry is better than being comatose.
Well, I'm going to attempt to smooth out some of the wrinkles of the study text.
PsychoScissors
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Back to School ... and other randoms.
So today the chook has gone back to school, which means I am back at my desk doing my utmost to study. A few days ago he said he was excited to go back to school and see his friends again, but yesterday he was whinging that he didn't want to go back because he didn't want to do work. Despite this he seemed very happy this morning.
His school has also changed it's start time, so I had fun this morning trying to remember that I needed to leave 15 minutes earlier. He couldn't find his little bow and arrow this morning. He really wanted to show everyone at school, so I helped him look, nearly making us late in the process.
Last week my washing machine ceased operating. The locking mechanism for the door chucked a hissy-fit - *click, click, click*, then silence. I went online and found that over the last year many others have had issues with this model, the biggest being circuit board failure and door lock failing/melting, and the manufacturer was not being very helpful. So, I was understandably freaking out.
I purchased it 2 years and 6 months ago, so 6 months out of manufacturers warranty. Joy. I knew that the laws had been changed to cover expected life of an appliance, a washing machine is expected to last 5 years before breakdown. Although I knew this, I also knew I would have difficulty dealing with them. At my mother's suggestion I went and spoke to the manager (possibly owner) of the store I purchased it from. He organised to have a repairman out and to wrangle the manufacturer for me! So now my machine works once again - and so it should! When you spend that sort of money on something it shouldn't fail so soon.
I have wanted to get/make a nice utility belt for everyday use for some time now, to use in place of a handbag. A few weeks ago I purchased one from Ishka. It is black suede and very utilitarian, so definitely something you could use everyday, but also looked nice. Unfortunately, I apparently do NOT have the hips for it and it is too stiff, so the pockets end up being useless too me and it sits awkwardly. At least I didn't pay full price.
I am now looking at making my own from fabric for flexibility. I have found many images of ones I like online, but most would not be very useful on a day to day basis or only go with a few outfits. I think I am going to have to design my own, but it will probably take me some time - my list of things to do grows exponentially everyday! Oh, well, another of my ideas assigned to the scrap heap.
That's all from me for now.
PsychoScissors out.
His school has also changed it's start time, so I had fun this morning trying to remember that I needed to leave 15 minutes earlier. He couldn't find his little bow and arrow this morning. He really wanted to show everyone at school, so I helped him look, nearly making us late in the process.
Last week my washing machine ceased operating. The locking mechanism for the door chucked a hissy-fit - *click, click, click*, then silence. I went online and found that over the last year many others have had issues with this model, the biggest being circuit board failure and door lock failing/melting, and the manufacturer was not being very helpful. So, I was understandably freaking out.
I purchased it 2 years and 6 months ago, so 6 months out of manufacturers warranty. Joy. I knew that the laws had been changed to cover expected life of an appliance, a washing machine is expected to last 5 years before breakdown. Although I knew this, I also knew I would have difficulty dealing with them. At my mother's suggestion I went and spoke to the manager (possibly owner) of the store I purchased it from. He organised to have a repairman out and to wrangle the manufacturer for me! So now my machine works once again - and so it should! When you spend that sort of money on something it shouldn't fail so soon.
I have wanted to get/make a nice utility belt for everyday use for some time now, to use in place of a handbag. A few weeks ago I purchased one from Ishka. It is black suede and very utilitarian, so definitely something you could use everyday, but also looked nice. Unfortunately, I apparently do NOT have the hips for it and it is too stiff, so the pockets end up being useless too me and it sits awkwardly. At least I didn't pay full price.
I am now looking at making my own from fabric for flexibility. I have found many images of ones I like online, but most would not be very useful on a day to day basis or only go with a few outfits. I think I am going to have to design my own, but it will probably take me some time - my list of things to do grows exponentially everyday! Oh, well, another of my ideas assigned to the scrap heap.
That's all from me for now.
PsychoScissors out.
Wednesday 9 April 2014
School Holidays and a Sick Little Chook
It is autumn school holidays and my 'Little Chook' (my son) has a nasty cold. He was so snotty yesterday that he had to hurl due to chunks in his throat - yummy! I am hoping he feels better soon, as I don't wish to take him anywhere to pass on his germs to the next unsuspecting child.
But even with this set back, we have both had a fair bit of fun staying in. You see, The Chook has made a list (with a little help from me, he's only a Prep) of things he would love to do during the holidays. While there are a few out-of-house things, such as ride bikes and go see The Lego Movie, a larger proportion are all crafty things and we have nearly all that we need here at home.
So far we have made a marble race track out of a pool noodle, pet rocks with houses, and a mini bow and arrow (using an icy pole stick, string and cotton buds). So far I think his favorite has been the pet rocks with houses. His pet rock's name is Bob. Bob likes mess and making lots of noise. My pet rock is called Lela, the complete opposite of Bob. She is neat and likes to read books in bed. Yes, we went a bit crazy.
I am having The Chook keep a scrapbook of all the things we do during the holidays to show his school friends when he goes back. He draws a picture of what we do, glues in photos and other keepsakes, and I write a short sentence describing the day.
Well, here's hoping our holidays only get better and that you (if you are having them) are enjoying yours!
PsychoScissors
But even with this set back, we have both had a fair bit of fun staying in. You see, The Chook has made a list (with a little help from me, he's only a Prep) of things he would love to do during the holidays. While there are a few out-of-house things, such as ride bikes and go see The Lego Movie, a larger proportion are all crafty things and we have nearly all that we need here at home.
So far we have made a marble race track out of a pool noodle, pet rocks with houses, and a mini bow and arrow (using an icy pole stick, string and cotton buds). So far I think his favorite has been the pet rocks with houses. His pet rock's name is Bob. Bob likes mess and making lots of noise. My pet rock is called Lela, the complete opposite of Bob. She is neat and likes to read books in bed. Yes, we went a bit crazy.
I am having The Chook keep a scrapbook of all the things we do during the holidays to show his school friends when he goes back. He draws a picture of what we do, glues in photos and other keepsakes, and I write a short sentence describing the day.
Well, here's hoping our holidays only get better and that you (if you are having them) are enjoying yours!
PsychoScissors
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