All of my grades are finally posted, and, it’s officially been a very successful semester for me! All A’s! A 4.0 for the Spring semester, bay-bee!
There was a lot of hard work and perseverance involved, and I was also lucky enough to have some extremely supportive people by my side (most of all, my daughter B, and Tim–I love you both!). I am so very proud of all that I have accomplished so far! Life is good!
Today marks the end of my first year of college. I’m no longer a freshman. Wow. I’m sad!
While I am definitely looking forward to the experiences and challenges that still lie ahead of me, I am feeling a bit sentimental about all that is already behind me.
Like, right now, I’m kind of freaked that I don’t have any homework to do! (Kind of pathetic, huh?)
For the next few days–or however long it takes–I’ll be constantly checking the school’s website for my final grades. (A different kind of stress!) I earned a 3.8 grade point average last semester (and a spot on the dean’s list!), and I am hoping that I was able to maintain something at least close to that this semester. (Yes, I am very hard on myself, but it usually pays off!)
So, maybe now that I’ll have a little more time on my hands, I can start blogging again. What do ya think?
Two weeks ago today, a toothache started. More of an annoyance than real pain, so I took Advil and kept going. The next morning (Sunday), I woke up and the right side of my face was really swollen. I was worried.
Fast forward to one week ago today. After two trips to the emergency room, two different antibiotics, and two different pain medications, I went to an oral surgeon. The tooth couldn’t be saved, so out it came.
I’ve given birth four times, and this extraction was worse than all four births/labors combined! (I had a [mostly unfounded] fear of dentists before then; now I absolutely have a reason to be afraid!)
One week later, I am finally feeling almost better. (Of course, it doesn’t help that I also acquired a cold during this time.) I hate being sick–especially for two weeks straight! Now that I’m feeling a little more like myself, I’ve got to try to be careful not to over-do it and end up back-sliding. (More frustration!)
Thank goodness for Tim! He is always there for me, but he’s been such a rock for me these past two weeks of hell! He completely took over running the house so that ‘all’ I had to concentrate on was getting well and school. I so wuv him! 
Tuesday is my last day of school and then summer break! I have my algebra final exam and an English test, but I’m not sweating those at all. I’ll also find out what grade I got on my sociology exam (think I did pretty well). Still can’t believe it’s almost over!
Off to do a little more cleaning! Hope your Saturday is a beautiful one!
…Of my second semester of college. (What did you think I meant?!)
I can’t believe how quickly this school year has gone by! So many new experiences–mostly good ones–and so much that I’ve accomplished! I never really believed I was capable of being a college student. I was lazy horrible in high school, so how could I possibly succeed in college?? Amazing what a different perspective and a great support system can help you achieve!
I was even able to overcome my fear/dislike of math! To me, that is absolutely one of my biggest victories so far. I honestly considered dropping the whole idea of going to school because I’d have to take math courses. Guess what? I’m an ‘A’ math student!! Not only am I capable, I am capable of kicking it’s ass!! I can’t even begin to tell you what this has done for my self-confidence. Amazing stuff!
So, only two more days of classes and three more final exams until the official end of my first year as a college student. Sad and exciting all at the same time.
It’s true! I still breathe–though not so great at the moment, because I have a nasty cold!
I’m in my second semester of school already. I earned a 3.8 grade point average last semester, which included an A in math! (Miracles do happen!)
We’ve added a couple new members to the family:
This is Smokey…
And this is Murphy…
