My word for today is for accomplishment. I have to admit that since having my children and choosing to be a stay at home mom my list of accomplishments in most people’s minds is nil. While some may give me credit for getting out of bed each morning as an accomplishment, others would scoff. 
This last weekend I have felt a wave of pride and accomplishment on completing my second Web Design course. I not only completed, but aced my final. At the end of the day, holding that certificate of completion in my hot little hands gives me a sense of accomplishment that I haven’t known in a very long time. It is priceless. Since I have two of those fancy dancy certificates on my wall, it tells me and the world if they care that I have completed 48 hours of course work in web design successfully. It doesn’t matter that I did it from the comfort of my home online. What matters is that I did it.
For years I thought going back to school for anything was no longer an option for me. Here I am doing it. Yes, I can be taught and it feels good! Life is full of accomplishments. If you think about it and celebrate each and every small feat, life can be a little more worth living.
Congratulations! And have a wonderful week!
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DeleteCongratulations! That's awesome, and I'm sure people who stumble on this blog will find a little hope!
ReplyDeleteMegan, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteYou are so right, Kathy. Every accomplishment is something to celebrate, no matter how small it may seem to others. Congratulations on yours.
ReplyDeleteElaineLK, Thank you for stopping in to read and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteNice work, Kathy. Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish over the next 25 posts ;)
ReplyDeletemojowritin, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! I am so pleased you enjoyed it!!
DeleteCongratulations, Kathy. I'm so proud of you my friend. I know you're super-talented. ♥
ReplyDeleteCorinne, Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteCongrats on just being a stay at home mom. That's an accomplishment in itself, but also allows you to do things such as your web design class. Congrats on that as well.
ReplyDeleteSydneyaaliya, every once in a while I regret leaving my job to stay home with my kids. Usually it is when the money is tight. Most times I am so thankful I did. I always wanted to be involved with design so the web courses are right up my alley. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteCongratulations on completing you web design course. Well done
ReplyDeleteLanthie, thank you! I am working on another one as we speak. This is my third class. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteCongrats on your accomplishment of completing your course!! :D
ReplyDeleteCheers, Jenn
Jenn, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! Finishing the second course was just as big of a thrill as completing the first.
DeleteCongratulations, Kathy! I know how you feel. When I found out I got an A on my intermediate college algebra final, I felt exactly like this...(after I fainted). Math is not my forte, buy I tried so hard.
ReplyDeleteMay we always continue to learn! Cheers to you!
beachlover, that is awesome! Algebra is a hard course. I would have been thrilled too. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteThanks. I needed that!
ReplyDeleteTayla, you are welcome! Thank you for dropping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteAnother feather in your cap! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z!
(I'm doing EIGHT blogs. Whew.)
Here's one:
A is for Absent - Rhymed Acrostics from A to Z
Linda, wow you are ambitious! There is another A word!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteThe way to go Kathy! Heartiest Congratulations. It is wonderful when one sets a goal and achieves it. I wish you all the very best.
ReplyDeleteJudy, it really is and it has been a very long time since I have bothered to set any goals. It feels great to achieve something. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteWay to go! It's hard to accomplish much outside of home when you're busy taking care of a family, but nothing is impossible if you really want it. Good luck on the A-to-Z Challenge!! :)
ReplyDeleteTrish, it is. When the kids were younger it was harder but now that they are both in school I have more time on my hands to explore things I would have never thought possible before. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteGood for you Kathy!!! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteJoJo, thank you! I will! So far it has gave me an amazing sense of satisfaction.
DeleteGreat post, Kathy! We all accomplish so much during our lives, and sometimes forget just what we have achieved!
ReplyDeletePaula, I agree. Sometimes we need to achieve something new just to prove to ourselves we still can. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteWonderful. What a great idea for an 'A' post. Congratulations on continuing your education and not being afraid to try something new (and so practical too).
ReplyDeleteElizabeth,it is pretty exciting. Just hope I can come up with something equally as good for all the letters! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteYay! Here's to "Accomplishments!"
ReplyDeleteI am just stopping by on the Blog Hop Tour from A-Z Challenge. Love the blog and your style! I'll check back again. Stop by and see me, too, if you can!
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Dana
Dana, I am so pleased you stopped in! Thank you for the kind comments!
DeleteCongratulations on your accomplishments! Those certificates on your wall say a lot about you . . . and who cares if you got them from studying online at home :)
ReplyDeleteJudy, I am afraid if I couldn't have done it at home I wouldn't have done it at all. I love the convenience and satisfaction of it!
DeleteCongratulations on the course Kathy. I'm a stay at home mom myself and know first hand how hard it can be, but there are accomplishments to be found in everything, even if it's just getting your kids to brush their teeth without screaming the house down first (or is that just me?). Good luck with the rest of the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAlana, now that is an accomplishment!! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteThat is an accomplishment, especially if you had to get out of bed to earn it. Congrats!
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Joyce, it really made me feel good! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteGreat to see you go for it Kathy and reach your goal! Congratulation and I look forward to following you this month!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thank you for your kind comments. Writing from A to Z will be a challenge but should be fun!!
DeleteWell done Kathy - that is great.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteCongratulations! There really is no expiration to learning. Happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAnne, and that is a wonderful thing! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments.
DeleteCongrats on your accomplishment! I must say that having been a SAHM for over 30 years, I can completely appreciate your accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem to others. And now, Happy "B" Day!
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Onery, Yes! Hello B! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteFantastic blog, and great post! Congratulations on your web design course- a worthy accomplishment indeed! I totally agree with you, that if more people looked to the small accomplishments we achieve in our day to day routines, perhaps we would be happier as people!
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose you would be interested in sharing this over on Glipho? We are a new social blogging site with an active community of creative bloggers- I know loads of our users would love to read your work here! If you fancy, come visit us over at http://glipho.com and see what you think. You can import posts from this existing blog over to Glipho too, so it's pretty easy!
Thanks for your time, and the wonderful blog. I look forward to reading more from you!
All the best,
Teo
Teo, thank you for stopping by! I had never heard of Glipho but will have to check it out!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on going back to school! I went back late too...it was worth it, and I was really a better student later. :-) I'm with ya on the "once I'm a mom, nothing else gets done." It's a full time job, but VERY rewarding, as I'm sure you know. Nice to meet you here in the A-Z challenge! Come visit me, if you'd like:
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Mare Ball, being a mom is a full time job. This week was spring break and now that it is Friday I am so glad because after the weekend they go back to school and I get a break!! YAY! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
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