Finally!
The semester is over. I managed a 3.0 gpa which I honestly didn't see as a possibility. It feels great to have a REAL day off. No commitments, no deadlines looming. Though that cannot last forever; summer semester starts on June 6th. I am close to graduating from LCCC. Its embarrasing how long this portion has taken me but I am thankful for the mistakes and difficulties I have encountered because I have learned alot from them. (Thank you again B for pointing that out!)
I look forward to getting into my education classes and maybe even becoming a teacher one day. I also look forward to becoming an "adult". The career I want, a house, family. Finally I have met someone (eventhough we've known each other for 6 years) who wants the same and is my partner in crime. More on him later.
Everything is falling into place, going smoothly, and I am truly happy. Its a great feeling that I haven't had in a long, long time.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Procrastination Station (like conjunction junction)
Guess who waited till the last minute to take an open book, online test? Me. Tomorrow is the last day to take it, it is due by 6p.m. and I work 9-3:30. Haven't taken it yet.....
update on grades(as if anyone is reading)
Civ-took first test today...we'll see how it goes.
German-88%, until I get my first test back in a day or so
Math-50% on first quiz, 76% on the first test...harder than i thought
Gov't-over 100% till i take this test tomorrow...
I have a host of distractions that exist in every facet of my life. My biggest weakness as a person is not being able to resist them. This is what keeps me from getting what I want.
What to do, what to do...
D
update on grades(as if anyone is reading)
Civ-took first test today...we'll see how it goes.
German-88%, until I get my first test back in a day or so
Math-50% on first quiz, 76% on the first test...harder than i thought
Gov't-over 100% till i take this test tomorrow...
I have a host of distractions that exist in every facet of my life. My biggest weakness as a person is not being able to resist them. This is what keeps me from getting what I want.
What to do, what to do...
D
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Back in the swing of things
School has begun once again. Here I sit at my desk, textbooks, notebooks and dictionaries all around me. Yes I said dictionaries, plural. If I don't know a word, I look it up. The funny thing is I usually forget what the word meant or how to implement it into my regular vocabulary. So disappointing. Although that's what my thesaurus is for. Another thing I need to do is check the rules for using commas. I have this nasty habit: "Gratuitous Comma Placement". While writing I tend to have a little voice that says, "When in doubt, use a comma." See I did it there too.
OK, so back to school. I've taken on some labor-intensive classes this semester. American National Government is an online only class. This requires a lot of self-discipline and a lack of procrastination. Red flag to anyone who knows me! I am the master procrastinator. We are in week 3 of this class and I'm working on week two material. Well actually I'm writing a blog. But I've kept up with discussion forum postings which are required so I technically have 104.76% in the class thus far. But if I want to do well on the test I must read the material, and NOT during the seven days the test is available. My term paper topics must be submitted by Feb. 6th. and I did submit them already, to avoid being stuck with lame choices like I did in my civilization class. I submitted:
-The role the media plays in influencing elections
-The evolution of the two party system
-Does legal segregation/disenfranchisement still exist?
We shall see which I am allowed to write on. It must be 2000 words! I wonder how many pages that is. I know this will be the longest paper I've ever written.
Civilization. This is second half of the class I managed to pass with a B last semester. I was shocked. And disappointed in myself in my performance. I mean, this was a HISTORY class. Sure a B isn't a bad grade, but I don't feel that I really learned as much as I needed to. Will that give me problems as I get into more in depth classes? Anyway, I took the second half of civilization, with the same intelligent but fairly unorganized and quite conservative professor who has a habit of staring at my chest. Probably not the best move because I struggle when I don't have clear deadlines and strong organization. Someone once suggested that I thrive on structure. Funny, it was in discussing my progress in that same civ. class last semester. Even though I have yet to start reading my textbooks, either one, I'd like to think I'll be OK this semester. My goal is an A. But a goal with out a plan is only a wish. And there is a research paper in this class too. Thankfully it isn't based on a novel like last semester. My topic, however, is a bit lame. It's "Mongolia". Since I wasn't in class when they were chosen and the objectives outlined, I'll have to talk to my professor tomorrow. I think it's based on when they were a colony. This doesn't seem to give me much to write about, based on the research I've already done. Maybe I can change it.
German. Elementary German II. It isn't too hard. Just the weekly assignments and occasional quizzes and tests. My problem has been in remembering the rules I learned last semester. I need to open my notebook and review. But when I think about doing that, visions of other textbooks dance in my head. I earned an A last semester, and hope to do the same this semester.
Math. College Algebra. You'd think I would enjoy math, since it's a definite right or wrong answer. Formulas. Structure. Well I can't stand it. My teacher is nice. But I have slacked on doing the practice assignments since they aren't due to be turned in for credit. And the results of my take-home quiz will surely reflect that. I need to be doing these practice assignments since I will need to take Intuitive Calculus for my bachelors. Oh, and I had to buy a graphing calculator. What a big scam. Those things are ridiculous. I bought a slightly used TI-84+ on eBay for $77.95, which isn't bad since it retails for $129.99.
That's more than enough rambling about my classes. No more complaining about not getting work done since I've spent too much time writing this blog instead of reading my government book that's sitting right next to me.
OK, so back to school. I've taken on some labor-intensive classes this semester. American National Government is an online only class. This requires a lot of self-discipline and a lack of procrastination. Red flag to anyone who knows me! I am the master procrastinator. We are in week 3 of this class and I'm working on week two material. Well actually I'm writing a blog. But I've kept up with discussion forum postings which are required so I technically have 104.76% in the class thus far. But if I want to do well on the test I must read the material, and NOT during the seven days the test is available. My term paper topics must be submitted by Feb. 6th. and I did submit them already, to avoid being stuck with lame choices like I did in my civilization class. I submitted:
-The role the media plays in influencing elections
-The evolution of the two party system
-Does legal segregation/disenfranchisement still exist?
We shall see which I am allowed to write on. It must be 2000 words! I wonder how many pages that is. I know this will be the longest paper I've ever written.
Civilization. This is second half of the class I managed to pass with a B last semester. I was shocked. And disappointed in myself in my performance. I mean, this was a HISTORY class. Sure a B isn't a bad grade, but I don't feel that I really learned as much as I needed to. Will that give me problems as I get into more in depth classes? Anyway, I took the second half of civilization, with the same intelligent but fairly unorganized and quite conservative professor who has a habit of staring at my chest. Probably not the best move because I struggle when I don't have clear deadlines and strong organization. Someone once suggested that I thrive on structure. Funny, it was in discussing my progress in that same civ. class last semester. Even though I have yet to start reading my textbooks, either one, I'd like to think I'll be OK this semester. My goal is an A. But a goal with out a plan is only a wish. And there is a research paper in this class too. Thankfully it isn't based on a novel like last semester. My topic, however, is a bit lame. It's "Mongolia". Since I wasn't in class when they were chosen and the objectives outlined, I'll have to talk to my professor tomorrow. I think it's based on when they were a colony. This doesn't seem to give me much to write about, based on the research I've already done. Maybe I can change it.
German. Elementary German II. It isn't too hard. Just the weekly assignments and occasional quizzes and tests. My problem has been in remembering the rules I learned last semester. I need to open my notebook and review. But when I think about doing that, visions of other textbooks dance in my head. I earned an A last semester, and hope to do the same this semester.
Math. College Algebra. You'd think I would enjoy math, since it's a definite right or wrong answer. Formulas. Structure. Well I can't stand it. My teacher is nice. But I have slacked on doing the practice assignments since they aren't due to be turned in for credit. And the results of my take-home quiz will surely reflect that. I need to be doing these practice assignments since I will need to take Intuitive Calculus for my bachelors. Oh, and I had to buy a graphing calculator. What a big scam. Those things are ridiculous. I bought a slightly used TI-84+ on eBay for $77.95, which isn't bad since it retails for $129.99.
That's more than enough rambling about my classes. No more complaining about not getting work done since I've spent too much time writing this blog instead of reading my government book that's sitting right next to me.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Now THIS is what I call a Saturday night!
Meine Hausaufgaben! Es ist ausgezeichnet! Das ist mein Wörterbuch und mein Heft. Ich leibe meinen Deutschkurs!
Whoa, how did this happen?
So, this is me on Wednesday, November 8th. Tuesday morning I noticed the right side of my face was swelling a little bit. By the time I went to work I realized a trip to the dentist would be advantageous. I find out after a few x-rays and some poking and prodding that I have an abscessed tooth. WHAT? I've never had a cavity before. "Root canal?" "Save the tooth?" Huh?? Bad news and my teeth don't go together. The only problem I've ever had with my teeth was that they weren't straight (fixed that in high school). The worst part? MY TOOTH DOES NOT HURT! Well, as you can see in the picture, the left side of my face is significantly larger than the right. Looks like I had a stroke, or a stiff jab to the mouth. But the swelling has gone down and I am not roaming the halls of LCCC full of percocet (notice the glazed over look in my eyes). "It may go away, but the infection will most likely come back." I guess this isn't the last of the fight for my perfectly healthy, "virgin" teeth.
Monday, October 23, 2006
I love nerds
...Peter Sagal, host of NPR show "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and my boyfriend, KennyIt's ok, don't be offended. I have a strange attraction to nerds. The odd thing is that my boyfriend isn't one. See above. I guess there isn't much more to say about this...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
I now HATE the letter D
You know, my name starts with a "D" and my 3 favorite bands' names start with the letter "D" as well: Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran.
Today I received my first two ancient civilization tests back, one was 63% and the other 68%. Are you kidding???!?!?!?! Me, "D's" in HISTORY? What the hell is going on here?? I wanted to shoot someone. Not me, or my professor. I don't know who. I am so angry-at myself.
Today I received my first two ancient civilization tests back, one was 63% and the other 68%. Are you kidding???!?!?!?! Me, "D's" in HISTORY? What the hell is going on here?? I wanted to shoot someone. Not me, or my professor. I don't know who. I am so angry-at myself.
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