Well although I have been under a lot of stress and discomfort during my extended stay at the hospital and on bed rest at home I can at least be thankful for the unique opportunity granted to me to be able to study in a 100% distraction free environment IN MY OWN BED IN MY OWN HOUSE !!!!

I swear I never did have the opportunity to appreciate what a difference it makes when you do not have any peripheral distractions what so ever in the course of putting yourself through the mental calisthenics needed to read and comprehend the topics I am learning here at Penn Foster.

I have noticed that the major difference is the realization as to how much mental energy I expend to "diffuse" outside distractions to grant me the window of time to partake in my studies to learn and advance through my course load. When those distractions are not present, and that mental energy is not expended I feel like a whoooooole other person and student.

I can honestly say that the information speaks to me even better and my aptitude for learning increases and I can really see and feel the difference and the results from the same effort level I expend to complete my course work. I mean I could see if I was studying HARDER or MORE hours, but the fact that I am studying the same amount of time and at the same amount of effort really shows me what a difference "peace and quiet" can make !!!

Hmmmmm….I will have to give serious thought to making this "study zone" permanent fixture in the future once I am able to….