I said I would do one last entry telling my grades. Yes, I am doing flips of excitement. I did get all A's. My perfect 4.0. I don't know if I will ever repeat that kind of luck, but I would certainly be happy to. If not, I can forever say that I had ONE perfect quarter. And I can live with that.
 

I have finished my first year of school. My exams were this last week. I'm exhausted, and very happy to be done. I will do one last entry on monday when I find out my final grades. Spring break! the children are so happy.
 

I've never been so stressed about finals before. I am right on the brink of an A- in two classes. If I do well on my exams I will get all A's which I have tried hard all quarter to get. I've never done it before. Just one quarter, one! Ahhhhh!

My trig final is tonight. I finished my final paper for American Political Systems, but I have to give my presentation tomorrow. Tomorrow I also have to give my last speech in Oral Communications. Inbetween my presentation and my speech I have an exam in my internet class.

I'm stressed. Very, very stressed.
 

I have been so caught up with school that I just need a short breather. I can't wait till spring break. Two weeks off will difinately be a blessing. Finals are next week and I have a lot to do this weekend. My children are going over friends houses this weekend so it will be nice to have some time to do my work without having to worry about the kids missing out on any attention. Balancing school and home is not as easy of a job as it sounds.
 

I absolutely it when people text in class. Hearing the buttons is extreamly distracting from the professor's lector. But, there's always a but isn't there, in computer class it is completely different. I wouldn't know if a single person or everyone in class texted. The sound of people typing on their keyboards drowns out the sound of texting. Also, in computer class there is no lecture. I just sit and type at my own computer doing work out of the book.

Yes, it is bad to text in class. But I found myself texting my husband after I had all my work done. My phone doesn't make any noise when it rings and only I knew when it went off. Does this make it right? No probably not. It is a bad habbit to get into and I promise I'll never do it again.

At least I'll try.
 

School sucked today. I was interupeted first class by a phone interview that I could not get rescheduled even though I tried. The test I studied for in my second class was postponed. And someone gave a speech on child abuse in my last class and showed a video that made the whole class cry. I've never left school feeling more depressed before. That makes two speeches with graphic videos with no warning to the viewers. The one last thursday showed a girl getting her neck broken from texting on the phone while driving. Needless to say that I came home and watched a comedy and hugged and kissed my kids till I felt better. I sure hope that they us next time.
 

I registered for spring classes today. When I picked up my rotation schedule and the list of open classes, I was angry. All the classes on my list to take were night classes. I didn't enroll in night school, and I hate that all my math classes are only offered at night now. Very angry and ready to transfer from the evil college, I talk with my guidance councilor. Yes, there is a reason for guidence councilors to exist. A very good reason in fact. She gave me two suggestions of alternate classes to take and they were during the day. I was very happy. One other class that I am required to take will be offered during the day next spring. That also is a relief. I get to substitute a class that I do not want to take for one that I can live through, and I don't have to take three night classes this spring. So now I am pretty satisfied with my schedule and no longer angry with the evil institution.

My good advice is to consult your guidance councilor even if you don't think there is a need. They offer great advice and will do what it takes to make sure you are content with your schedule. Even after the first few classes, if it isn't working out, make sure you let them know. They will be able to help.

My classes next quarter are Pre-Calculus, Creative Writing!!!, and American Literature I for a total of 13 credits. Less credits than this quarter, but it will fit into my financial aid.
 

I finished my speech outline today. I have a hard time with it. I like just writing out a speech. I think that is a much better way than an outline. I guess it is because I have a much harder time speaking on the spot. Give me a pen and paper and I can come with quite a bit, but put me infront of an audience and I can't think of a thing to say.

Tomorrow I have to register for classes. I don't have enough financial aid to cover all of the classes they suggest. I'll have to see which one she suggests to wait on. I'm thinking Chemistry. I can handle waiting until next spring to that that!
 

This is the first I have sat down today. It's six thirty and I'm supposed to be making dinner. I just finished balancing the check book. There is not one place I can look in my house that doesn't say it needs something done. I have to clean tonight.

My children have been asking questions non stop since they got home. Can they go for a walk, play a game, work on a math site online, have a snack, help with dinner? The questions just keep coming. I have not even looked at one of my books all day. The scary part is that I don't know how I'll be able to get this all done today and make it to my homework tomorrow. Last weekend was nice because I didn't have that much homework, but htis weekend I'm not sure how I'm going to get it all done!
 

Sorry I skipped tuesday. My husband pick up my new lap top from best buy and I got caught up playing with it. I had to install microsoft office that I bought from the book store. The guy at Best Buy told me to buy it from the book store at Baker because it was a lot less then what they were selling it for, and it was an upgraded version. I of course took his advice. Instead of paying 149 for just word, excel, and powerpoint, I paid 76 at Baker and got organizer, outlook, and others as well. Great advice!

My children were awake when I called home tonight. I prayed with each of them. Everyone I passed listened to my conversation. My youngest was telling me how she picked up all her toys in her room. When I told her good job for picking up all her toys, the cashier who was ringing out my food cheered for my daugher. It was funny. My teacher, who didn't seem to want to teach tonight, sat down next to me and talked until I finished eating. We were back to class a few minutes late,but I dont' think anyone cared. He repeated himself a lot today. I think he is burnt out already and its only halfway through the quarter. Can't wait to see how he'll be in another couple weeks!