Personal Development classes At Millsaps College

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Looking Great on a Budget: Makeover Your Closet
Many of us are not equipped with a set of instructions to help us look our best on a budget. This exciting class will help you discover how to look amazing, regardless of your size or shape, while on a budget. You will find out great fashion secrets on choosing the right styles, colors, fabrics, and accessories. Discover how to make the right choices on color and quality when shopping for clothes. If you need an instruction manual to shopping for your body, this is the class for you.Cost: $25; Sat., April 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; 1 class meeting.
Enhance Your Professional Image
Learn to be at ease during an interview or when selecting your business attire. In this class you will learn about: dressing for an interview, body language at an interview, dressing for the job you have, and/or dressing for the job you want. The instructor will offer many other tips to help you acquire the image of a well-polished and successful person. Have all of your questions answered!Cost: $25; Sat., April 18, 10:00 a.m.-Noon; 1 class meeting.
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Birds and the Bees

Okay, my oldest child is only six years old and in the first grade. I don't know how much longer we can resist explaining the "Birds and the Bees" from him. Today, he said that a boy in his class tried to kiss him on the lips. What the HELL?!! I am teacher, so I understood when he said the teacher didn't have time to address it because the school day was almost over. However, I hope that she deals with it on tomorrow, but now I am dealing with when is it appropriate to explain about sex. Any suggestions. Looking forward to hearing comments on this one.

Feeling Refreshed

I am HAPPY to report that this weekend was fantastic! Maybe it was the weather or just being away from the hustle and bustle of life.

I started off with an early morning trip to my parents, so that they could babysit for me while I attended the 4Ws Writing Institute in Clarksdale, MS. We had such a great time discussing Tennessee Williams's work. Since I drove myself, I was able to go to the Delta Blues Museum. That was fabulous as well.

Once I got home (my parents' house) the children were worn out from all the playing with their favorite aunt (my thirteen year old sister) and their favorite little cousin. We all just passed out. I always get the best sleep at my parents' house. I don't have to worry about monitoring the kids and their sleeping habits or checking the house to make sure we are still safe.

On today, I spent the morning saying it was time to go. However, I never quite made it out. The weather kept me there even longer, not that I am complaining. My gifted father fixed my horn. All my horn needed was to replace the fuse. I could do that and I did do it. He also helped me do some much need maintenance work on my car. I have to watch my tires. I am so bad about jumping in the car and driving without checking it out. Of course, my dad used this opportunity to give me a lecture on the importance of maintaining my own car. (I really needed that)

Later, my little sister and I had a little fun in Oxford. We did a little shopping and had a great time. Now I am back home. I don't feel as mentally exhausted and do believe I will get some things done since I am so refreshed. There is nothing like going to the country and slowing down. I appreciate my upbringing so much.

Being a Victim

I have to really stop coming home so late. Tonight, I had errands to do and didn't get home until seven. Pulling up in the F-150, I had to park in the driveway instead of the garage. Then, I had to get the crew out leave, leave the truck on, and get everyone into the house safely because the front porch light was off. Talking about trying to get everything organized. What I did was really kind of dangerous. It just so happened that I read an article in Parenting Magazine about being a victim of crime. What have you done to prevent being a victim? What are some things you can do to lessen the change of you being a victim?

Long Overdue

Okay, it's been about 5 weeks since my last post. Boy, do I miss blogging. Anyway, I will try to update you on the happenings around the house. Well, Jasmine turned three on February 6. We celebrated at her daycare. I bought cupcakes from Sam's Club and Capri Suns all for $20. She had a ball. She didn't get all the gifts, but no cleaning up, no party favors, and all of her friends were there. That definitely made up for the shortcomings on gifts. Then on February 12, I turned the big 2-7! I celebrated with some friends at Elixir! We had a ball.

In other news, Jacob had pneumonia last week. Then, he had the stomach virus. Next, I had the stomach virus, and I spent Friday in the emergency room because I was so dehydrated. No complaints though. I was able to get some rest. LOL! Anyway, on the way from daycare Kwandis experienced what I had - throw up in the truck. Jasmine got it. So poor Jasmine and I cuddled and comforted each other in our darkest hour. We recovered together as well. How about that for Mother and Daughter Bonding.

Yesterday was a sluggish day. We stayed around the house. Watched some television and tried to rest. When Kwandis got off work, we turned the television off and read stories. I was so impressed with Jeremiah. I read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-tale Heart" and "The Oval Portrait." Through all the "big words" and extensive descriptions, Jeremiah understood the plot. I am so proud of little man. The other two listened in until they were asleep. It was nice to see the children so happy.

Today was even more amazing, if you will. We woke up to snow. It wasn't much, but just enough to take pictures of. Thinking it was too cold to take my little man out, we didn't make it to church. However, about 12 noon, I started feeling really good. I mean REALLY good and feeling really impulsive. I had the urge to build bookcases. Can you believe it?

The urge was so strong that I switched vehicles with Kwandis and bundled up my crew. Off to Home Depot we went. Talking to my mom the entire time, I was able to pick out the right wood, have it cut, and pick the right nails. The children, Jasmine, Jacob, and Jeremiah, all helped me unload the wood off the truck. Poor children. They are learning too early how to be great helpers and do things for themselves.

After a few frustrating moments, I realized that the nails were too big and that they needed to be replaced. So, once again, I packed my crew up. This time we hit up Lowe's in Dogwood, which should have been off limits. At Lowe's, I really was in the "building mood." Instead of just getting the nails, like I was suppose to, I picked up more wood to make another bookcase. I also picked up a tube of liquid nails, just in case. As I loaded up everything in the truck, I could just hear ROSS retail store calling my name, beckoning me to come.

I succombed to the beckoning, but I did have a predetermine list in mind. I was only to get picture frames for Jasmine and Jacob's pictures from daycare. Amazingly, I did manage to get the picture frames, along with a sheet set for my bed, two King size pillows, standard pillowcases for the children, and a pillow for Jasmine. I resisted the urge to check out the scrapbooks. I will do that on my next trip.

After our shopping adventure, I returned and finished two out of the three bookcases, changed the sheets, feed the crew, read a Junie B. book, and put them all to bed. Now, I am starting to feel the pain in my back. Evidently, I am not as young as I once were. Who would have thought?
I am excited to be back in the groove of blogging, but now I have to catch up on my list of 77 things in 77 days. I have really been slipping.