First day of class.

The class is actually in a computer lab, so I'm updating from class. Don't worry class hasn't started yet. So. Back to school. Finally. Let you know how it goes. - Elizabeth

OK. So I lied. I’m going to continue to update on occasion from class. There is a lot of syllabus discussion going on and since this is one of the classes that I had to drop before starting my chemo, this is all stuff that I have heard before. So, I’ll probably keep this up through class depending on my level of …not paying attention.

Although, now that I am looking through this syllabus, I have to teach someone how to use various programs (ie: word, excel…) I’m thinking mom. Lord knows she could use the help. In fact, I might even throw in a bonus lesson on changing the ink cartridge in the printer.

Thinking about this now, I might be on to something. This could free up a lot of my time. Especially around Christmas when mom starts in on her Bauerlein Family Newsletter. If she could do it herself, and I mean the whole thing, that’s hours of my time that would be freed up.

Don’t get me wrong. She is a great writer. But formatting, font, margins and indentation to fit it onto whatever cutesy piece of paper she has picked out…she does none of that. She is so going to have to learn. Oh. I may even have her learn how to start her own blog. Then we eliminate the need for a newsletter all together.

(snickers…no wait …make that laughter. Make that roaring laughter)

The more I thought about it, the weirder that idea seemed. Mom having a blog is just …wrong. ( I am really trying hard not to make a scene in class. If anyone were to look at me right now, I probably looked constipated I’m trying so hard not to laugh.)

Don’t give me those looks, I’m not being mean. Can you honestly think about my mother having her own blog and not laughing? See. You can’t help it either.

I'm not the only one. Someone else just suggested that he would teach his father. The prof. has informed us this is a good idea, but we can't force our parents. Hmmm. I could tie mom to a chair in front of the computer. I don't see a problem with that.

So. On the final note, as class appears to be ending early. This is a technology in education course and as such the prof. explained why the class is important to her and how she came to be involved. Her son was diagnosed with leukemia in fourth grade and he was unable to attend class because of his chemo. She and her son's teacher ended up setting up a web video allowing him to "attend" class from home. How's that for coincidence. Leukemia is also a blood borne cancer, like lymphoma. Irony huh?

Ok. I’ll be heading to choir shortly. I expect lots of comments to bolster me after my first day of class. Okay. I think I’m really done this time. -Elizabeth