Senioritis

So.....it's been forever since I posted anything about school.  It's been a crazy couple of semesters.  Spring semester of 2013 was interesting in that I took the hardest class I've ever had-and came out without any scars.  It helps when you have an exceptional instructor-and that I did.  If you've ever taken a methods class, you know there is math involved, plus logic, plus writing, plus research, plus computers. For the record, I am allergic to most of those things.

Found out as I prepared to register for Spring 2014 classes that I am now classified as a Senior.  Who knew?  I've been in college for....well...almost 4 years.  With the exception of the requisite trip to Cancun and the pot smoking, I'm a real college student.

I'm about 25 hours away from a 4 year degree. Something I've wanted as long as I can remember.  I am ridiculously excited about that prospect...but anxious too.  I'm 46 years old and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up...and I'm running out of growing up to do.

Thanks as always for reading.

The hell with dain bramage!!!!  I made a 4.0 this semester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Can you tell I'm excited? 

Ok, so I realize that three of the classes were 1000 level and one was a 2000 level, but only covered about 100 years in history...but dang it, I did it.  It was tough, but I'm one proud chica.

This post is short and sweet. Taking one summer class as of right this sec. Second summer, and it's a Women's Studies class that I am greatly enjoying and so happy I've made it my minor.

Hope everyone is doing well-thanks for all the well wishes and the encouragement. You don't know what it has meant.

Tami

Back to the grind?

Made it!  It's almost March and I've made it two months so far. Not been easy. Little disappointed in my grades. I'm tough on me and I expect A's.  So far, no A.  Tomorrow might be different. Had two exams last week so I find out tomorrow what the damage is.  Wish me luck.

Ready, set, go?

Well...I'm signed up.  Full load.  12hours.  And n-er-v-o-u-s.  What if my note taking skills have gotten bad?  I've always been really tough on myself and gotten good grades.  I pay attention.  I sit in the front.  I listen to the instructor.  Now I'm worried that it will go too fast.  That I won't understand, that I won't be able to keep up.  I feel like I'm psyching myself out and that everything will be fine...but what if it won't?

WOOHOO!

Hasn't been too long since my last entry-but great news for this college girl-I'm going back to school for the spring semester.  Go the ok from the neuro yesterday to drive.  Funny thing is, I had already talked to the hub about returning even without her ok to drive.  There is a bus here...I've seen it. Hello CATS of Charlotte.  Or, night classes. Get someone to drop off and someone to pick up.  I need to get educated so I can get a great job that I'm going to love!

So, short and sweet. I'm emailing my advisor to let her know I am back in business and to hook me up with some great classes for the spring.  Now, if I can only remember my way around campus....

Fall already

October 1st. Still not driving, still not in school, still bummed out. I am not going to go back and correct any sepelling mistakes in this blog. Trying to see where I ca and where I will be in a few motnhs. Still getting better every day.  This whole brain damage thing blosw chunks. My fingers and my brain don't want to cooperate. Ok, I've made a couple of corrections. Just can't sta nd to see the mistake.s  Anyway, improving every day-my motto has been better every day. Finally made the decision to contact an attorney after I realized I didn't know a whole lot more that I thought. Sitting on my bed at 8:02.  Stout is at Oktoberfest-I have a nasty upper resp infection, so I've been hanging at the house all day-resting, and watching television. Wasting more brain cells.  Wish me luck-I am so ready to be out of here-at least that is what I think. Who knows what the neurologist will tell me. :-)

Truant

No school for me this fall. Saw a neurologist. She said no driving til the dizziness stops. I've had a couple of procedures done in therapy to help stop the dizziness. Have one more appointment and hopefully that will be the end of it. Have one more speech therapy. Now I have PT on my right hand. I hit it on something during the accident, nothing broken, but wouldn't heal. Saw an orthopedist today. He seems to think I may have torn the muscle in my right hand between my small and ring finger. Wouldn't be such a pain.....but guess who is right handed?

Enjoying the time with the grandson-getting to know him and his routines. He gives the best hugs and has the sweetest smile. He likes to follow me down the hall and come in Gigi's room.

Hoping that the short term memory loss will abate and so will the trouble with my speech before long. I'm excited about school and sad that I'm missing this semester.

Fall Semester?

In May I signed up for fall classes-very excited-what with a major change...seriously changed my major to Political Science.  Now I'm not so sure I'll even be able to attend. The story goes something like this...

Was on my way to lunch with friends on July 5th when out of the blue (why is it blue? why can't it be violet or ruby?) anyway, got rear-ended by a front end loader with a trailer, which drove me into the guy in front of me, which threw me off kilter and across the oncoming lane of travel into a pipe bollard.  Now, some people might say "Oh my! Weren't you scared"  Usually I would answer, YES!  But, I was knocked out.  Long story short, I've had a head injury.  Bleeding on the brain, staples in the head...very attractive. Worst part is now I'm having dizzy spells and my head hurts. :-(  I have decided I wouldn't wish vertigo on my worst enemy.  Dizziness seems to be easing up some, but when it hits HOLY COW!  I couldn't find my way out of a paper bag.  Anyway, waiting for an appt with the brain injury doc. Still not allowed to drive-which may I say BLOWS!  We'll see......

2nd semester over already?

Can't believe that my second semester as a full-time college student is over!  Knew this semester wasn't going to be quite as easy as the first, but I have to be honest...Economics kicked my butt!
I got out with a C by the very skin of my teeth! Made a B in science and an A in my Lib Studies class.
Happy as a clam I am! Signed up for fall semester already-and decided that I wanted to minor in Women's & Gender studies in addition to hold on to your hat.......a major change!  Decided that Marketing just wasn't going to be for me and switched to Political Science. Of course, I did ask for my lovely daughter's advice seeing as she has already done the Pol Sci thing. Anyway, thanks for keeping up with me and for the good wishes!  Talk to you again soon!

Jeez...

I've been in second semester now since January. Just finished my second quiz in micro-economics and I'm completely bummed out. I've passed both exams, but by the skin of my teeth-and I'm not used to not doing well. Makes me question whether of not I'm made the right choices in chosing a course of study.

Taking a science, microecon, and another liberal studies-Art & Beauty in Western Civilization. Been interesting. Met with my advisor last week to discuss classes for the summer. She suggested Macroeconomics and another liberal studies-then on to the math portion of our show!  YUCK.

Anyway, I've met some nice folks. Studied with one guy for econ and have a class with a sweet girl named Peggy-we had psych together last semester.

That's all for now!

I ROCK!

Today is December 20th and my last grade was posted today. I ROCKED this semester!  I ended up with a 4.0. I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself.  I know the work is just going to get harder but today, for one day, I am patting myself on the back, trying not to break my arm. Not bad for a gal who hasn't been to school in 15 years.

Enjoying the break so far. Go back on January 10th to Math, Economics, Earth Science, and a Liberal Studies course...can't remember which one. I really need another classs-my math is a refresher so it won't count. I want to be full time-another class puts me at 14 hours. With math, econ, and science, I'm almost scared to try.  Wish me luck for the next semester.

where to begin?

Well boys and girls it's been an interesting couple of months.  As of right this second, I'm rocking a 4.0 GPA.  That of course is subject to change at a moments notice. I've signed up for my next semester. Five classes and fourteen hours. This includes the dreaded math and a science and economics class. Kind of nervous. May be shooting that 4.0 in the foot. So far this has been a great experience. I've got a couple of awesome instructors, one that needs some polishing, and one that doesn't have a clue what she is doing...or at least that is my opinion...and the opinion of about half the rest of the class. Trying to keep up with the housework, keep up with the husband, and take care of my errands-AND go to the gym and work out (gotta stay fit to run the campus) is catching me a little right now.  It's getting to be closer to crunch time. Working on an 8 page paper, finals will be here in a month. Not sure if I'm ready for that yet, but I'm definitely ready for the month long break!

there's a test on this?

So I have had several quizzes thus far.  Nice to know that I still get test anxiety.  For the love of pete....
By far the one I had the most concern about was Global Civ.  We are doing maps.  For the record, I can't
find my way around my own yard, let alone my town.  All that being said, think I did ok.  Working on papers, reading and getting ready for more quizzes.  Did I mention my computer crapped out?  Yeah, new one is on the way, but until then, I'm using the husband's.  He rocks.

So far I have done a decent job of keeping up with my "duties" around the house-you know, wife stuff and keeping up with the "student" stuff too. 

Short post this week.  Working on another paper. Wish me luck!

First week of school!

One week down, about three million to go.  I am horrible at reading maps so I've put several miles on my sneakers this week trying to find my way around campus.  Today is Friday, I've been to all of my classes (all four this week) and I think I'm learning my way around.

My husband attending UNCC in the 90's and he's been helpful in directing me to parking areas near my classrooms.  My daughter attended UNCC a year ago and she's been helpful directing me around campus as well.

I can't wait to learn.  I have always been a reader, mostly of fiction literature, but the occasional non-fiction finds its way in as well.  My english instructor recommended a couple of books to us today and I am going to the used book store tomorrow to see if I can find them-one in particular-"The Art of Thinking" by Ernest Dimnet.

I have four classes this semester.  Psychology, English, Global civilization and Ethics.  One evening class-considering how late I was able to sign up, I'm happy it's the only one.  All of the instructors are personable and have, in my opinion, been open about what they expect from students. 

I'm extremely excited about Ethics.  As someone who has worked in a field so polluted with politics it will be refreshing to hear what my younger counterparts think about the world.  I have the feeling that many of them will be in for a very rude awakening in years to come.

Lots of people everyday are committed to furthering their educations all the while holding down full-time jobs, raising families, and keeping households on course.  My hat is off to each of you.  I know how hard that is to accomplish.  I don't know how I managed to find the great guy I did, but I will be ever grateful that he is encouraging me to do this-to get my four year degree, and I am grateful that we are in a position right now, today, that I can make this attempt without having to worry about working as well.  It could change, and if it does, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.  Not to worry though, I am putting in my shifts at home, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning house, and entertaining a very spoiled little dachshund.

So, off the blog and onto some reading.  Wish me luck!!!