Week 9 of the January 2017 Term

Hello again those who are interested in my Accounting Journey.

I let myself slide on getting the posting done as well as my homework. I am attempting to dig myself out of the hole that I am currently in. I have had some unforeseen stumbles this semester but feel that overall I can catch up providing that I can stay on task.  I refuse to let myself fail again.

I am at the end of week 9 of the semester, therefore this post will be quite long but will be filled with loads of information.

I ended up being very ill for my birthday which was when the downfall started. But it is now time to be positive, buckle down the hatches and pull up my boot straps and kick it into high gear.  Now enough of the enough with the idioms.

Onto my schedule 😊

Here is the list again:

1. Accounting of my reading. Keep in mind that I must read at least 9 pages per day, for a total of 63 pages per week.
2. I have started getting some grades toward my classes, so I will post them.
3. I will post the past few week's schedule so that you know where I stand thus far.  Keep in mind that if the item is in green then it is complete.
4. I will post Week Ten's schedule so that you know what I'm faced with.

Week 1	Read		Week 2	Read		Week 3	Read
1	1		1	6		1	13
2	3		2	0		2	0
3	1		3	31		3	9
4	0		4	9		4	6
5	7		5	5		5	2
6	36		6	2		6	12
7	18		7	22		7	24
Total	66			75			66
Goal	63			63			63
Week 4	Read		Week 5	Read		Week 6	Read
1	16		1	0		1	0
2	26		2	0		2	0
3	0		3	0		3	16
4	0		4	13		4	11
5	0		5	1		5	0
6	0		6	7		6	9
7	0		7	49		7	0
	42			70			36
	63			63			63
Week 7	Read		Week 8	Read		Week 9	Read
1	0		1	0		1	0
2	2		2	0		2	0
3	6		3	3		3	0
4	0		4	0		4	0
5	41		5	0		5	0
6	0		6	0		6	0
7	0		7	0		7
Total	49		Total	3		Total	0
Goal	63		Goal	63		Goal	63
Week 10	Read		Week 11	Read		Week 12	Read
1			1			1
2			2			2
3			3			3
4			4			4
5			5			5
6			6			6
7			7			7
Total	0		Total	0		Total	0
Goal	63		Goal	63		Goal	63
Grand Total		407	54%	Completed
Grand Total Needed		756

I have not achieved goal since week 5 so I must get those pages read. As you will notice I have grand total of 756 pages to read and I have completed about 54% which is better than in past semesters. Now to just get back on track.

Onto the grades: Keep in mind that I am behind but currently working toward catching back up.

Strategic Management

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.363	1
DF 2	87	100	1.363	1
DF 3	0	100	1.363	0
DF 4	0	100	1.363	0
DF 5	89	100	1.363	1
DF 6	100	100	1.363	1
DF 7		100	1.363	0
DF 8		100	1.363	0
DF 9		100	1.363	0
DF 10		100	1.363	0
DF 11		100	1.363	0
CS 1	85	100	5	4
CS 2	100	100	5	5
CS 3	87	100	5	4
CS 4		100	5	0
CS 5		100	5	0
CS 6		100	5	0
CS 7		100	5	0
Midterm	92	100	25	23
Proficiency Exam		100	5	0
Final Project		100	20	0
Comp Exam	100	100	0	0
Final Grade	940	2300	100	42

Now onto Advanced Accounting II

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum		100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3	100	100	1.67	2
DF 4	100	100	1.67	2
DF 5	0	100	1.67	0
DF 6	0	100	1.67	0
DF 7	0	100	1.67	0
DF 8	0	100	1.67	0
DF 9		100	1.67	0
DF 10		100	1.67	0
DF 11		100	1.67	0
DF 12		100	1.67	0
WA 1	96	100	5	5
WA 2	0	100	5	0
WA 3	0	100	5	0
WA 4	0	100	5	0
WA 5		100	5	0
WA 6		100	5	0
Midterm	67	100	25	17
Final Exam		100	25	0
Final Grade	563	2100	100	28

I realize that I have lot of sad grades but hoping to turn those around shortly.  Very proud of my midterm grade in Marketing. That exam was all essays.

If you're going through hell, keep going.

              ~ Winston Churchill - English Statesman

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

               ~ Confucius  - Chinese Philosopher

 You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

               ~Maya Angelou - American Poet

January 2017 Semester: January 23 – January 29

Week Four:

• Monday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 2, 2^nd posting

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 3, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 3, 2^nd posting

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 3, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 4, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Written Assignment 2
• Management: Case Study 3 Assignment

January 2017 Semester: January 30 – February 5

Week Five:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 3
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 4

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 4, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 4, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 5, 1^st posting
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 6, 1^st posting
• Management: Case Study 4 Assignment

January 2017 Semester: February 6 – February 12

Week Six:

• Monday
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 5

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 5, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 5, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 6, 2^nd posting
  • Management: Discussion Forum 5, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Written Assignment 3

January 2017 Semester: February 13 – February 19

Week Seven: MIDTERM WEEK

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 4
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 6

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 7, 1^st posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 8, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 7, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 8, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: MIDTERM EXAM DUE
  • Management: Discussion Forum 6, 1^st posting
  • Management: MIDTERM EXAM DUE

• Sunday
• Accounting: Written Assignment 4

January 2017 Semester: February 20 – February 26

Week Eight:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 5
  • Management: Discussion Forum 6, 2^nd posting

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 7, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 7, 2^nd posting

• Saturday

• Sunday
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 9, 1^st posting
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 10, 1^st posting
• Management: Case Study 5 Assignment

January 2017 Semester: February 27 – March 5

Week Nine:

• Monday
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 7

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 9, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 10, 2^nd posting
  • Management: Discussion Forum 8, 1^st posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Written Assignment 5

January 2017 Semester: March 6 – March 12

Week Ten:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODUE 6
  • Management: Discussion Forum 8, 2^nd posting

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 9, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 9, 2^nd posting

• Saturday
  • Management: Proficiency Assessment DUE

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 11, 1^st posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 12, 1^st posting
  • Management: Case Study 6 Assignment

Week 3 of the January 2017 Term

Here is my weekly update! Yes, you read that right I have now posted for 4 weeks consecutively.  I know that I can continue with the momentum that I have built with the support of my family and friends.  I will most likely just use this as my beginning post as it has some really great info.  

Fortunately, I'm in much better health that when we last met. Mostly I have just been busy at work and preparing for my birthday which is next Saturday. With my annual trip coming up, then I am really going to try this week to get things done a little earlier. Not going to try to pressure myself too much.

Onto my schedule 😊

Here is the list again:

1. Accounting of my reading. Keep in mind that I must read at least 9 pages per day, for a total of 63 pages per week.
2. I have started getting some grades toward my classes, so I will post them.
3. I will post Week Three's schedule so that you know where I stand thus far.  Keep in mind that if the item is in green then it is complete.
4. I will post Week Four's schedule so that you know what I'm faced with.

Here is goes:

Week 1	Read		Week 2	Read		Week 3	Read
1	1		1	6		1	13
2	3		2	0		2	0
3	1		3	31		3	9
4	0		4	9		4	6
5	7		5	5		5	2
6	36		6	2		6	12
7	18		7	22		7	24
Total	66			75			66
Goal	63			63			63

So yes, again I have achieved my goal. I was a little touch and go there up until the end. My previous issues were trying to sneak back in. Fortunately, my family was there for me when I faltered and I am thankful for them, even though sometimes they get under my skin.

So now for my grades:  I actually have some for both classes.

Strategic Management first:

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.363	1
DF 2		100	1.363	0
DF 3		100	1.363	0
DF 4		100	1.363	0
DF 5		100	1.363	0
DF 6		100	1.363	0
DF 7		100	1.363	0
DF 8		100	1.363	0
DF 9		100	1.363	0
DF 10		100	1.363	0
DF 11		100	1.363	0
CS 1	85	100	5	4
CS 2	100	100	5	5
CS 3		100	5	0
CS 4		100	5	0
CS 5		100	5	0
CS 6		100	5	0
CS 7		100	5	0
Midterm		100	25	0
ETS HEIghten		100	5	0
Final Project		100	20	0
Comp Exam	100	100	0	0
Final Grade	485	2300	100	11

Advanced Accounting second:

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum		100	0	0
DF 1	100	100	1.67	2
DF 2	100	100	1.67	2
DF 3		100	1.67	0
DF 4		100	1.67	0
DF 5		100	1.67	0
DF 6		100	1.67	0
DF 7		100	1.67	0
DF 8		100	1.67	0
DF 9		100	1.67	0
DF 10		100	1.67	0
DF 11		100	1.67	0
DF 12		100	1.67	0
WA 1	96	100	5	5
WA 2		100	5	0
WA 3		100	5	0
WA 4		100	5	0
WA 5		100	5	0
WA 6		100	5	0
Midterm		100	25	0
Final Exam		100	25	0
Final Grade	296	2100	100	8

Not all perfect but I earned and will take every single one of those grades.

I hope everyone has a productive week.  I'm working tomorrow and then the rest of the week is earmarked for my birthday celebration.  Keep positive thought and wishes for me on this journey.

Two quotes for you all this week.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

              ~Peter Drucker - American Businessman

A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.

              ~Maya Angelou - American Poet

 January 2017 Semester: January 16 – January 22

Week Three:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 2
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 3

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 2, 1^st posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 3, 1^st posting
• Accounting: Discussion Forum 4, 2^nd posting

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January 2017 Semester: January 23 – January 29

Week Four:

• Monday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 2, 2^nd posting

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 3, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 3, 2^nd posting

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 3, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 4, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Written Assignment 2
  • Management: Case Study 3 Assignment

 

Week Two of Jan 2017 Term

Here is my weekly update! Yes, you read that right I have now posted for 3 weeks consecutively.  I know that I can continue with the momentum that I have built with the support of my family and friends.

So it seems that the sinus infection is over the worst part. Thank goodness, it was reeking havoc with my schedule.

Here is the schedule that I will provide

1. Accounting of my reading. Keep in mind that I must read at least 9 pages per day, for a total of 63 pages per week.
2. I have started getting some grades toward my classes, so I will post them.
3. I will post Week Two's schedule so that you know where I stand thus far.  Keep in mind that if the item is in green then it is complete.
4. I will post Week Three's schedule so that you know what I'm faced with.

Shall we get started: 

Here is the break down of my Reading

Week 1	Read		Week 2	Read
1	1		1	6
2	3		2	0
3	1		3	31
4	0		4	9
5	7		5	5
6	36		6	2
7	18		7	22
Total	66			75
Goal	63			63

Yes, I have accomplished my goal again. I even read quite a bit more than needed.  It feels good to have achieved my goal for two weeks in a row. Now to just keep the momentum.

On to my grades. I only have a couple of grades for Management thus far.  

Strategic Marketing

Description	Grade	Possible	Weight	Actual Grade
Introduction forum	100	100	0	0
DF 1		100	1.363	0
DF 2		100	1.363	0
DF 3		100	1.363	0
DF 4		100	1.363	0
DF 5		100	1.363	0
DF 6		100	1.363	0
DF 7		100	1.363	0
DF 8		100	1.363	0
DF 9		100	1.363	0
DF 10		100	1.363	0
DF 11		100	1.363	0
CS 1	85	100	5	4
CS 2		100	5	0
CS 3		100	5	0
CS 4		100	5	0
CS 5		100	5	0
CS 6		100	5	0
CS 7		100	5	0
Midterm		100	25	0
ETS HEIghten		100	5	0
Final Project		100	20	0
Comp Exam		100	0	0
Final Grade	185	2300	100	4

It's a strong start to my grades. 

I hope everyone has a productive week.  Keep positive thought and wishes for me on this journey.

One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.

                         ~ Michael Korda -  English Novelist

 January 2017 Semester: January 9 – January 15

Week Two:

• Monday
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 2

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 1, 1^st posting

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 1, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 2, 2^nd posting
  • Management: Discussion Forum 1, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
• Accounting: Written Assignment 1
• Management: Case Study 2 Assignment

January 2017 Semester: January 16 – January 22

Week Three:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 2
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 3

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 2, 1^st posting

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 3, 1^st posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 4, 2^nd posting

One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.
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Week on of January 2017 Semester

Well, here we are at the end of the first week of my semester. Time to check in to my progress.

First of all, look I did not forget to post my progress that I have failed at so many times before.  That for me is a victory.

Secondly, I posted last week that I needed to read a minimum of 9 pages per day to keep up on the reading.  so I present to you a charge of my reading for the week. Keep in mind that I was sick on Wednesday/Thursday with a sinus infection and on some very strong medication.

Date	Pages Read	Must Read
2-Jan	1	9
3-Jan	3	9
4-Jan	1	9
5-Jan	0	9
6-Jan	7	9
7-Jan	36	9
8-Jan	18	9
Total	66	63

Yes, you read that right. I read more than enough for the week. I feel very accomplished. This is one task that I easily get behind on.  

Thirdly, how did I do on my weekly schedule. One will remember that I had several things to be completed.  Two introduction forums and responses, two discussion forum posting for accounting, a comprehensive exam and case study 1 for management.  Well I will post the list for the week to show my progress.

I will then also post the Week Two assignments so that I can have you all help me keep up with my responsibilities. Until nest week.

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. 

                 ~ Francis of Assisi -  Italian Saint

January 2017 Semester: January 3 – January 8

Week One:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 1
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 1

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Accounting: Introductions Forum, 1^st posting
  • Management: Introductions Forum, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Accounting: Introductions Forum, 2^nd posting

• Saturday
  • Management: Introductions Forum, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum, 1^st posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 2, 1^st posting
  • Management: Case Study 1 Assignment
  • Management: Comprehensive Exam

Here is week two:

January 2017 Semester: January 9 – January 15

Week Two:

• Monday
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 2

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday
  • Management: Discussion Forum 1, 1^st posting

• Friday

• Saturday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 1, 2^nd posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 2, 2^nd posting
  • Management: Discussion Forum 1, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Written Assignment 1
  • Management: Case Study 2 Assignment

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
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January 2017 Brings a New Semester

Hello,

Another failed semester in the books. I have no good reason for it. I let procrastination win.  I will have to retake those classes again. It does not make me happy but it is the reality that I face.

I have however, enrolled in a new semester. I have Advanced Accounting II and Strategic Management. Strategic Management is a retake as I let that one slide in the past.

I know the bad habits that I possess. I get to a point where I feel like I'm not going to get a decent grade and then I basically just give up.  This is not really an option now. I have put it out into the universe that I will be finishing my degree soon and now I must.

I am really going to try to keep up with my work and reading this semester. I have determined that I will need to read approximately 9 pages per day to complete the reading. Completing the reading is a very important first step in achieving my goals.  In the past I have let the reading pile up until I can not dig myself out.

So here it goes, I will post my week schedule. I will also post my grades weekly as a push in the right direction.  Since it is a new semester I do not have any grades as of yet. Please notate that anything in green is completed, blue indicates that it is partially done and black means it has not been started/completed.

So far this week I have completed some work already but I generally start the semester strong. Therefore posting my week, friends and family can call me out if I allow the slacker gene out.

I know that I can complete these courses and the rest that need finished for my degree.

In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

                        ~ Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek Writer

It always seems impossible until it's done.

                        ~ Nelson Mandela, South African Statesman

 Here is Week 1:

Week One:

• Monday
  • Accounting: BEGIN MODULE 1
  • Management: BEGIN MODULE 1

• Tuesday

• Wednesday
  • Accounting: Introductions Forum, 1^st posting
  • Management: Introductions Forum, 1^st posting

• Thursday

• Friday
  • Accounting: Introductions Forum, 2^nd posting

• Saturday
  • Management: Introductions Forum, 2^nd posting

• Sunday
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum, 1^st posting
  • Accounting: Discussion Forum 2, 1^st posting
  • Management: Case Study 1 Assignment
  • Management: Comprehensive Exam