I am really pleasantly surprised at the way this class is formatted, the video lessons on Cengage (although a bit slow and boring) are really a great way to learn and the word projects are the perfect way to test what you learned. I can really see myself getting a hang of all these programs and have already learned new ways of doing things I had been doing wrong for years.
Its good that this week wasn't that stressful because unfortunately my cat died. It was something we expected for a long time now, she was 18, going on 19 years old. But it was still really unexpected. Shes been with me since I was in kindergarten and has seen me through really hard times. I got to say goodbye to her on Saturday and although I didn't quite know it was a goodbye, I felt it. She was so tired. And so when I couldn't find her the next two days I knew she had passed. On Tuesday morning we found her resting peacefully in the garden right outside my window. I had looked for her non-stop and there she was right next to me the whole time.
Precious was one of those cats you only get once in your life. She would hunt and bring me (kinda gross but much appreciated) gifts of dead birds, insects, and small desert animals until her very last days. I came to call them her gifts of death and have used a lot of them in my artwork. Weird, I know, but she would literally hunt for me and make sure I was provided for even when she only had like three teeth left. She never lost her fierceness and aloof attitude but was so loving and gentile with all my sister's babies, even when they pulled her tail or pet her too rough. As a kid I would dress her up in doll cloths and we'd go on adventures in the backyard, sometimes we were princess Jasmine and her tiger, other times a powerful witch and her wizard cat. When I was a teenager full of melodramatic angst, I would sneak out, and she would join me walking at a distance from me until I came back home. Last week I was painting and she laid on my desk next to me the whole time, I wish I had known it was going to be the last time we painted together. She was my guardian in life and will continue to be in death.
Precious sounds like a wonder cat :-) I am glad you and Precious had almost two decades together ^_^
ReplyDeleteYes the class is amazing. I like cengage, although it's a bit slow.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying the way the class is formatted as well. I'm learning a lot and not feeling overwhelmed. I'm so sorry to hear about Precious. She sounds like an amazing cat. A true companion to the very end.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! I certainly agree that the cumulative forms of observation (lessons), implementation (projects), and assessment (tests and MOS certifications) are all great measures to ensure our mastery of the content. I am glad that we have already learned something new from the assignments completed thus far. After learning about modifying styles in Word, I have been utilizing that feature for school and at work on a daily-basis. Rock on to learning!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Precious. It is never easy when our beloved pets cross the rainbow bridge, but it sounds like you two had quite the adventurous life together.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about Precious. Last September our family lost our first family dog. He was unique in his own way too. Romeo was getting to that age too and it was time for him to go. Cherish the memories and time will help heal the wounds.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and Precious had a wonderful and adventurous bond. I give you my condolences, it is not easy to lose a family member. Yes, I know she was a cat but pets are family members. Nice to hear IS101 is going well.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you lost your cat, they are like a family member. But your cat lived a long and wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteThe videos might be a little slow but they certainly are useful. Your cat sounded very special. At least you'll always have the memories.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your loss. My cat was 19 when she passed and she had raised me ever since I was born. She was truly my guardian angel and has been with my family throughout every move. She crawled onto my lap for the last time before passing peacefully in her cat bed the next day. I'm glad Precious was there for you throughout those 18 years.
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