Hello everyone!
My name is Jennifer. I am an overweight woman that is going to college for the second time to get my degree at Baker College of Flint. I got my first degree in Associate of Applied Science in Computer Animation and now I am going for my Bachelor's in Graphic Communication. I am currently trying to lose weight while balancing school work and regular work. It's not easy.
Since I was 8-9 years old, I have been a big girl (in size.) I was bugged by my mom, but mostly by my grandma (my dad's mom) to lose weight. This didn't help because I also had kids from school picking on me about my weight. The only thing I had to help my emotions was comfort food. No one to help me with my life struggles. I felt like I was being picked on all-the-time. So food was my way out of it, but it didn't help later in life. I just keep getting bigger and bigger. Now I know NOT to eat out of emotions, but I eat out of something worse now, BORDIUM! I try not to eat so much out of now. What I try to do is keep myself busy with other things to do, So I won't eat as much. Another problem that I am trying to curb is the portions on my plate. Combine the Bordium and Portion Control, that is where I become over weight. I am trying to do as my mom told me, "Take it one day at a time." Which I do, but I am also trying to remember to write down what I eat. I think that is going to be my challenge for weight is PORTIONS! I also love to eat, which can be a HUGE PROBLEM.
Anyways, when I was a young kid I also had a few other problems. NO I am NOT a problem Child, more like problems came to me, not me making them. I am the oldest kid besides my younger brother. My mom and dad decided when I was 8 years old that they were going to do construction on the house and I would need to help. So, I started learning to clean clothes, do dishes, sew clothes, clean house, and make dinner for my family. This helped me grow up even more, some people thought I was in my teens because of how I acted (more mature then an 8 year old.) It also caused me to lose my hair so much because of the stress with school and house work. I also was in Special Education when I was in Elementary School, but I will tell you more about that in a few. So construction was hard on the family, but we got through it. I was glad to be done Elementary school by this point. During the summer my brother and me got away from the stress of the house when My Dad's Mom and dad picked us up to go up north for the week. It saved me from the stress and let me relax.
When I started Junior High School, I had no idea what I was getting myself into for school work. I started my classes and I felt so dumb at the end of the day. I found out that my special education teacher didn't challenge me enough on school work. I came home every day after school trying to figure out my homework with my parents. I was glad that my parents were their to help me. I told the teachers of my problem with stress and the homework. They helped me so much and I am grateful for that to this day. By the end of my 7th grade year I was better in my math and science, so my Special Education teacher, MR.OZ, thought it be best to challenge me some more by putting me in a regular education class. That is when I decided that I wouldn't go through this much trouble ever again. I made it my goal, that by the time I was a Senior in high school I would be in all regular education courses. So, I did it. In my 8th grade year I was in a regular math class. In my 9th grade year I was in regular social studies, science, and math classes. In my 10th grade year I was in regular social studies, science, math, and part English Classes. By the time I was in 11th grade I was completely out of special education course and all in regular education classes and I also started at Genesee Area Skill Center (GASC) for graphics. When 12th grade came, I was working on a my video production certification and all in regular education courses, plus working, making car and car insurance payments. I also got to go to Sadies Dance, and Senior Prom. I didn't got to homecoming because I was in a really bad car accident that hurt my knee. I also went to Chicago with my Choir class and had a blast. I also graduated with Silver Cords. I was grateful for everyone that helped me with everything at that point in my life.
At that time I was planning to go to Mott Community College for my graphics degree. I went for two years going part time and I stopped going because of car problems and then I got into a car accident that totaled out my car. I decided to take time off to pay off my bills and focus on a relationship I was in at the time. I was with this man for 4 years and of those 4 years, 2 years were the best. On the 4th year of our relationship, I decided to end it with him. I also lost my Job too. That made me go into a deep depression. Before I had lost my job, I was thinking of going back to school because I needed to better myself and my situation. At first I didn't, know what college I was going to at the time. My brother had just graduated high school and he was looking at Baker College because of the scholarship he got. I decided I would see what programs they had at the time. I found two that I liked. One was the Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Animation or the Bachelors in Graphic Communications. I like the Computer Animation one because I wanted to create 3D animation like Pixar. So I took that degree. I learned a lot. As I worked on that degree, I found out that I also liked the Graphic Communication degree too. I finished my first degree with a 3.71 GPA with an Honor Program Award with silver cords again. I decided to go for my Bachelors in Graphic Communication with a minor Digital Video Production. I am a Senior in College right now and I will be done with this degree in 2012. I have one year to decide on a New JOB and if I want to go for my Masters or not. I am thinking I will, if I can. If I go for my masters, I will be done by 2014 (If I do it in 2 years Full Time.) I would be 31 years old. I've also been thinking of starting my own Business with my brother called Doran Media. Right now it's more of a portfolio piece then anything.
As for my personal life, after dumping my ex of 4 years I took off a year and a half (Most of it not by choice) from men. I went out with a few people and found out that they weren't right for me, that was until I found a Great man that loves me for me. He completes in me in a better way than any other man ever has. He is what makes my life better. I am glad he found me. I hope life will get better from now on.
Coming soon... Childhood Toys
Jennifer Doran
My name is Jennifer. I am an overweight woman that is going to college for the second time to get my degree at Baker College of Flint. I got my first degree in Associate of Applied Science in Computer Animation and now I am going for my Bachelor's in Graphic Communication. I am currently trying to lose weight while balancing school work and regular work. It's not easy.
Since I was 8-9 years old, I have been a big girl (in size.) I was bugged by my mom, but mostly by my grandma (my dad's mom) to lose weight. This didn't help because I also had kids from school picking on me about my weight. The only thing I had to help my emotions was comfort food. No one to help me with my life struggles. I felt like I was being picked on all-the-time. So food was my way out of it, but it didn't help later in life. I just keep getting bigger and bigger. Now I know NOT to eat out of emotions, but I eat out of something worse now, BORDIUM! I try not to eat so much out of now. What I try to do is keep myself busy with other things to do, So I won't eat as much. Another problem that I am trying to curb is the portions on my plate. Combine the Bordium and Portion Control, that is where I become over weight. I am trying to do as my mom told me, "Take it one day at a time." Which I do, but I am also trying to remember to write down what I eat. I think that is going to be my challenge for weight is PORTIONS! I also love to eat, which can be a HUGE PROBLEM.
Anyways, when I was a young kid I also had a few other problems. NO I am NOT a problem Child, more like problems came to me, not me making them. I am the oldest kid besides my younger brother. My mom and dad decided when I was 8 years old that they were going to do construction on the house and I would need to help. So, I started learning to clean clothes, do dishes, sew clothes, clean house, and make dinner for my family. This helped me grow up even more, some people thought I was in my teens because of how I acted (more mature then an 8 year old.) It also caused me to lose my hair so much because of the stress with school and house work. I also was in Special Education when I was in Elementary School, but I will tell you more about that in a few. So construction was hard on the family, but we got through it. I was glad to be done Elementary school by this point. During the summer my brother and me got away from the stress of the house when My Dad's Mom and dad picked us up to go up north for the week. It saved me from the stress and let me relax.
When I started Junior High School, I had no idea what I was getting myself into for school work. I started my classes and I felt so dumb at the end of the day. I found out that my special education teacher didn't challenge me enough on school work. I came home every day after school trying to figure out my homework with my parents. I was glad that my parents were their to help me. I told the teachers of my problem with stress and the homework. They helped me so much and I am grateful for that to this day. By the end of my 7th grade year I was better in my math and science, so my Special Education teacher, MR.OZ, thought it be best to challenge me some more by putting me in a regular education class. That is when I decided that I wouldn't go through this much trouble ever again. I made it my goal, that by the time I was a Senior in high school I would be in all regular education courses. So, I did it. In my 8th grade year I was in a regular math class. In my 9th grade year I was in regular social studies, science, and math classes. In my 10th grade year I was in regular social studies, science, math, and part English Classes. By the time I was in 11th grade I was completely out of special education course and all in regular education classes and I also started at Genesee Area Skill Center (GASC) for graphics. When 12th grade came, I was working on a my video production certification and all in regular education courses, plus working, making car and car insurance payments. I also got to go to Sadies Dance, and Senior Prom. I didn't got to homecoming because I was in a really bad car accident that hurt my knee. I also went to Chicago with my Choir class and had a blast. I also graduated with Silver Cords. I was grateful for everyone that helped me with everything at that point in my life.
At that time I was planning to go to Mott Community College for my graphics degree. I went for two years going part time and I stopped going because of car problems and then I got into a car accident that totaled out my car. I decided to take time off to pay off my bills and focus on a relationship I was in at the time. I was with this man for 4 years and of those 4 years, 2 years were the best. On the 4th year of our relationship, I decided to end it with him. I also lost my Job too. That made me go into a deep depression. Before I had lost my job, I was thinking of going back to school because I needed to better myself and my situation. At first I didn't, know what college I was going to at the time. My brother had just graduated high school and he was looking at Baker College because of the scholarship he got. I decided I would see what programs they had at the time. I found two that I liked. One was the Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Animation or the Bachelors in Graphic Communications. I like the Computer Animation one because I wanted to create 3D animation like Pixar. So I took that degree. I learned a lot. As I worked on that degree, I found out that I also liked the Graphic Communication degree too. I finished my first degree with a 3.71 GPA with an Honor Program Award with silver cords again. I decided to go for my Bachelors in Graphic Communication with a minor Digital Video Production. I am a Senior in College right now and I will be done with this degree in 2012. I have one year to decide on a New JOB and if I want to go for my Masters or not. I am thinking I will, if I can. If I go for my masters, I will be done by 2014 (If I do it in 2 years Full Time.) I would be 31 years old. I've also been thinking of starting my own Business with my brother called Doran Media. Right now it's more of a portfolio piece then anything.
As for my personal life, after dumping my ex of 4 years I took off a year and a half (Most of it not by choice) from men. I went out with a few people and found out that they weren't right for me, that was until I found a Great man that loves me for me. He completes in me in a better way than any other man ever has. He is what makes my life better. I am glad he found me. I hope life will get better from now on.
Coming soon... Childhood Toys
Jennifer Doran
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