I have a better understanding of how to write business emails and memos because of Technical Writing. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to fully immerse myself in the course and take complete advantage of all it had to offer, as I had hoped, because of situations out of my control. I am sure it showed in my work, but I have realized in life, "it is what it is". I just hope and pray that I pass. I have no idea what I was thinking when I signed up for school this summer. I took on a very hard load, according to my advisor, but I knew that I wanted a change. I wanted to be a better role model for my girls. I expect them to go to school and spend hours doing school work and homework, why would I not expect the same of myself? My oldest daughter, 13, is a writing genius. She was asked to join a group from Duke University for gifted writers. I have no clue where she got that gene. Maybe it skipped a generation. I have to admit, essays are the bane of my writing existence. I know it is to get me thinking outside of my box, but I seriously go mind blank when I see information about the next essay project. I guess like most people, I like to write about what I like, not a narrow topic someone else has picked out for me. I understand that it