In limbo.

I'm pretty dissapointed as to how my first class ended up... It is a challenge working full time then heading to class 4 nights a week. I try to squeeze in as much study time as I can during the day and by the time I get home, I'm exhausted. I didnt get the A that I wanted... I didnt get that B either. ....

So here is where i am now: I'm trying to register for another class in the fall, but since im a non degree seeking student, I get last dibs on registering, which means it can go either way. As of now, I still have a hold on my account. If I'm not able to register this fall, im screwed. This is all going to take a while... one class per semester? I'll be 50 by the time I finish these prereqs.

I'm not a happy camper now. I feel like this whole experience so far has been one giant prank. A joke. I feel like the joke. But I'm not going to give up - I am allowed to bitch along the way though :)
Anyways, so next on the schedule, I'll have to keep my fingers crossed that this hold will be removed so I can register. They said to check back around the 2nd week in august.

On the other end of things, my job pretty much plateaued..working in a lab is either one extreme or another. Either its extremely busy, or extremely slow. And right now, its extremely slow. I think next week we are starting a new experiment, so hopefully that will amp things up a little.

I need a vacation. I need to go some place peaceful and just relax.

Time for a snack, then bed time.

1st Exam

I'll chalk it up to nerves. Thats what it has to be. Otherwise I wouldnt have gotten a 9/17 on my first exam.... Yes, a 9/17. Plus an extra 5 points because I turned in my homework problems. What on EARTH is going on here?? Did I study my ass off? Yes!

I'm thinking I put too much emphasis on certain things, and not enough on others. Calculations drive me crazy, so I had to hit that section hard. I mean, I beat the shit out of it. Buuuuut I blew the other questions. Alright so this is the plan for my next test (which is on Tuesday - after the long weekend in which I should be relaxing and not studying): I'm going to evenly cover all the sections. Keep going over problems. I'm going to go over them to the point where I can work them in my SLEEP.



I want this badly.


In fact, I should be studying now, but I'm exhausted. Why? I'm supposed to be in Miami at the moment but I'm back on my couch.... my flight got canceled this afternoon. It was cancelled after we were all comfortably seated in the airplane, backed out onto the runway, and I was half asleep. I was even doing the head-bob.

Ladies and gentleman, this is your captain speaking. We're sorry for the delay but we've just received word from control that this flight has been canceled... * Children cry, people gasp, everyones phone starts beeping as people frantically text and call their friends and relatives. After the let us off the airplane, I took a cab back home, and here I am.

I'll update again after my exam on Tuesday.

1st week

alright, I can finally put the first week of school behind me. It went well, I think. But, let me define "well."

1) I'm following what we are doing in class. Granted even if it is only solving for the density of a substance and doing metric conversions. It's a start.

2) I'm participating. I feel like it sucks the life out of me, but I try.

3) I havent been cursed with the lab partner from hell. At least, so far. He's a nice kid, Alex. It's his second time taking the course and the professor seems to joke with him a lot about him "having his hands in his pockets the entire time." I've always been proactive during lab so hopefully i can motivate him to be the same way.

I still need to get my textbook. Guilty. I know. Its just that...its just that the school bookstore closes like a half hour before I get out of work. So I should get my lab partner to buy one for me and I'll pay him back. (Since he apparently likes waking up at 2pm, I assume he doesnt have a job)


Okay, no excuses I know.

My class is a mix of people, most of them are "the right age" to be there. Some are taking Chem 1 for the first time and there are some who are on round two. I noticed a girl behind me that is a bit older than I am. I believe she's taken chem before but I dont remember why shes back. Career change, maybe.

My head hurts. I just had a tofu ice cream sandwich, my Netflix isnt loading on my tv, and I'm antsy. I'm tired but I dont want to go to sleep. Maybe I'll just get in bed and try to read.

Day 2

So I figured (despite how exhausted I am) that I should at least type up a little something considering its my second day back in school. How do I feel about it all so far? Comfortable. Not TOO comfortable. My mind is clear, my goals are clear, got my book, my calculator, my notes. The rest is up to me.

I felt giddy waiting for class to start. I havent been giddy about anything in a while except maybe getting out of work early, or when my Netflix comes in the mail.

I'm sitting in the front of the class this time, as opposed to all the way in the back corner, slouched against the wall where no one could see me sleep. I'm participating, too. I was never a proactive student, but rumor has it that this prof takes notice to those who participate. I'll be raising my hand a lot more, thank you very much.

On a side note, miraculously, I didnt get lost finding the building on the first day. Okay well I'll have to give credit to the other clueless girl roaming around campus. We put out brains together and made it to Smith Hall without incident.

Time to put my eye cream on, take my blood pressure pills, and get the heck in bed.

PAID IN FULL!!

A new chapter has begun (again) !!!! I paid for my course - Gen Chem 1 lab/lecture. It's set in stone, I'm finally on the move again! I told my friend that I am retaking the classes and she said, boy you never give up do you? Nope! :)
I have mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness. Completely normal, but I'm so looking forward to starting the adventures :) May 31st!

courses?

Now I'm debating whether or not to take this chemistry course starting May. It's a summer course so yes, it's going to be quick quick quick. And well, I'm not sure I can handle a speed chem course like that. I think the odds would be against me (based on past experiences of course)...I thought I should give it a go at one point but I cant make the same mistake I've always made: putting too much on my plate. Yes, it's only one class for starters, but im also working a full time job so... At least I"ll have the opportunity to take it in the Fall if I decide...

Chemistry

Finally some academic progress :) I signed up for a Gen Chem I class that begins in May. It's a quick, three month minimester - which means it'll be fast paced. I can do it.

I've been bitching a moaning about not being able to find class times that would jive with my work schedule. Leave it to my coworker to notice that the times said 7PM not 7AM. That makes all the difference now doesnt it? ...

I cant wait till Friday....