There is still hope yet! Our professor told us yesterday that we still have hope. :) I must of talked to at least five of my classmates yesterday, and they all failed the exam. Not good! But to make a long story short, we need a total of 238 points to pass. I currently have to get 143 points to pass. There are still plenty of points up for grab. I no longer have to get a perfect 90% (although I'll aim for that) to pass. And I am very happy that she gave us a homework assignment that is worth 5 extra credit points. At this point we will take 1 point extra credit!!! LOL. So that in my book, is a plus!!! :)
There is no room for failure, graduation will take place!!! :)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Silence is key!
So as I was driving to class today, I found myself in traffic. Typical. There were orange cones that were on the fast lane, so the cars were merging to the right! There was a car in front of me that was trying to merge onto the right lane. The cars behind that person wouldn't let him/her merge, and there were still about 45-50 feet ahead of us that allowed for them to keep driving and merge further ahead. So I'm waiting, and waiting, and waiting for some generous soul to let this person merge. Well this thing called IMPATIENCE got the best of me, and I had just enough room to go around him/her and keep going. So as I did that, and comfortably get into the right lane, I see a cop right behind me. His sirens are going crazy and, YES I was being pulled over. Well, I try to really watch my language in my day to day things, which is good, because I save them for situations like this. I was saying every bad word possible while I'm pulling over. At this point the cop is on my butt, as if I am going to be one of those fleeing felons, you know like the ones on TV LOL! And I'm thinking, "dang is this necessary?"
So I pull over, he gets off his patrol car and approaches my vehicle. With a very high tone of voice (almost yelling), tells me "let me see your license and registration." Okay, I give him what he asked for. The whole time, I'm thinking I am not even going to ask why he pulled me over, let me SHUT UP. Maybe keeping quiet will work in my favor! So he proceeds by saying, "why are in such a hurry, and cutting people off?" Whaaaaaaaat? And I tell him, "I'm not going to argue with you." All along I knew that wasn't the case. And I thought if he gives me a ticket I'll just fight this in court, why even try reasoning with him.
So he checks my information and I swear, when he came back I thought I was dealing with another officer. He is CALM and says okay, "you have a good driving record, so I will let you go and save you from a $800 ticket. What is the reason you are in such a hurry?" And I just reply by saying, "I have to get to class." And he says, "Okay Miss, you have a great day, be safe." Whewwwww what was that all about? OMG $800 ticket for what??????? I should report him, nahhhhh I have my Statistics class to worry about. LOL.
Anyway sometimes silence is key! I put my pride aside, beleive me, I could of argued with him. And thank God I shut the trap because that saved me $800. For what??? Who knows!
So I pull over, he gets off his patrol car and approaches my vehicle. With a very high tone of voice (almost yelling), tells me "let me see your license and registration." Okay, I give him what he asked for. The whole time, I'm thinking I am not even going to ask why he pulled me over, let me SHUT UP. Maybe keeping quiet will work in my favor! So he proceeds by saying, "why are in such a hurry, and cutting people off?" Whaaaaaaaat? And I tell him, "I'm not going to argue with you." All along I knew that wasn't the case. And I thought if he gives me a ticket I'll just fight this in court, why even try reasoning with him.
So he checks my information and I swear, when he came back I thought I was dealing with another officer. He is CALM and says okay, "you have a good driving record, so I will let you go and save you from a $800 ticket. What is the reason you are in such a hurry?" And I just reply by saying, "I have to get to class." And he says, "Okay Miss, you have a great day, be safe." Whewwwww what was that all about? OMG $800 ticket for what??????? I should report him, nahhhhh I have my Statistics class to worry about. LOL.
Anyway sometimes silence is key! I put my pride aside, beleive me, I could of argued with him. And thank God I shut the trap because that saved me $800. For what??? Who knows!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I don't know where to start...
My worse fears have been confirmed!!! I bombed my midterm in Statistics :( grrrrr!!!! I should of just left my books and notes closed prior to this exam because it did no good! And just as I was open about getting 85% on my first assignment, I have to be just as open about how I got 47% on my exam! This is b*llsh*t, and I just can't even begin to explain how I feel.
But the only comfort that I can find, is in knowing that, I am not the only one! After the midterm, I ran into at least 5 of my classmates and they were all stressing about how they did. All of them just had a gut feeling that they didn't do so well. This is an extremely hard class. In all the time that I have been in school, I have never done this bad. I must add that a lot of us are not very fond of this professor. And we have heard the rumors all along from other students. She explains everything really fast, and just expects us to grasp all the information and acts as if we have been doing this for 15 years, just like her. She is not very approachable, and believe me there have been many complaints about her.
So I talked to some of the people from my study group and they bombed it as well. She makes the exams so confusing, and words things in a complicated manner. And this was not multiple choice, we had to actually answer her questions and work out 15 formulas. So one of my classmates and I are suppose to be graduating in December. So we went ahead and asked if we fail a course, can we still walk at the commencement ceremony. YES! We can still walk, but we just won't receive our degree, and we will have to return in the Winter and pass the course, then we will receive our degree. Well it's not that I am setting myself up for failure, but a side of me has to be somewhat realistic about the whole thing. Believe me I still have some hope, I have not given up, but the standards as of now have been set extremely high. In order to pass I have to get the following:
There are 4 lab assignments worth 20 points each, and 2 exams work 150 points each. From now on I would have to get perfect scores on the next two lab assignments, meaning 20/20. And I would have to get 135/150 on my final exam, that is 90% on the final exam. That would leave me with 71% as a grade! I WOULD PASS THE COURSE! Seeeee I can be good with numbers and calculations, it's just that this class goes beyond all that. :(
I feel motivated right now, I have actually started reading and trying extremely hard to understand all the material.
To be continued.......
But the only comfort that I can find, is in knowing that, I am not the only one! After the midterm, I ran into at least 5 of my classmates and they were all stressing about how they did. All of them just had a gut feeling that they didn't do so well. This is an extremely hard class. In all the time that I have been in school, I have never done this bad. I must add that a lot of us are not very fond of this professor. And we have heard the rumors all along from other students. She explains everything really fast, and just expects us to grasp all the information and acts as if we have been doing this for 15 years, just like her. She is not very approachable, and believe me there have been many complaints about her.
So I talked to some of the people from my study group and they bombed it as well. She makes the exams so confusing, and words things in a complicated manner. And this was not multiple choice, we had to actually answer her questions and work out 15 formulas. So one of my classmates and I are suppose to be graduating in December. So we went ahead and asked if we fail a course, can we still walk at the commencement ceremony. YES! We can still walk, but we just won't receive our degree, and we will have to return in the Winter and pass the course, then we will receive our degree. Well it's not that I am setting myself up for failure, but a side of me has to be somewhat realistic about the whole thing. Believe me I still have some hope, I have not given up, but the standards as of now have been set extremely high. In order to pass I have to get the following:
There are 4 lab assignments worth 20 points each, and 2 exams work 150 points each. From now on I would have to get perfect scores on the next two lab assignments, meaning 20/20. And I would have to get 135/150 on my final exam, that is 90% on the final exam. That would leave me with 71% as a grade! I WOULD PASS THE COURSE! Seeeee I can be good with numbers and calculations, it's just that this class goes beyond all that. :(
I feel motivated right now, I have actually started reading and trying extremely hard to understand all the material.
To be continued.......
Monday, October 27, 2008
And the pressure is on!!!!
My midterm exam is tomorrow!!!!!!!! I have been studying like a mad women since Thursday! Well actually I've been meeting with my study group. Well, we only met yesterday and today! There is so much information, numbers, formulas, and data that has to be engraved in our brains that it all seems overwhelming! We are still going to meet tomorrow for 2 hours prior to the exam! :( I just want this to be over with! But I figure that I have studied enough and "I know what I know", all I can is my BEST. So bring it on and let's wrap it up!!!! I just finished a homework assignment for that class. YES, the wacky professor gave us homework knowing that we had to prepare for this exam. WHATEVER! I can't wait until this is over!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received a package today that had some great things in it! My friend Maria sent me a wedding planner book and a card. I absolutely love it! It has great information, ideas and guidance towards planning a great wedding. How sweet is Maria!!! She is always giving and never expects nothing in return. And she knows I would do anything for her. She is great and as I have said before (and she knows it) I value her friendship tremendously! :) Thank you sooooooooo much Maria if you are reading this and I will talk to you soon! You are the best! :) And just to share here is a picture of what she sent me!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Proposition 8
As I drove up to my driveway the other day, I noticed a "Yes on Proposition 8" sign in our lawn. I thought WTF, why is that there? Well yes duh, my parent's put it there. This whole time I'm thinking my parents were more on the liberal side of things. Considering the fact that my Dad was born in the 40's and my Mom in the 50's I am very proud to say they have an open mind (on certain issues.) So either they didn't get the facts on this proposition or they just changed their views from one day to the next.
Out of respect for my parents I will refrain from taking that sign down! Or maybe I will persuade them to take it down. Okay this calls for a little one-on-one chat with them. Stay tuned for the verdict!! :)
I say No on Proposition 8! THERE!
Out of respect for my parents I will refrain from taking that sign down! Or maybe I will persuade them to take it down. Okay this calls for a little one-on-one chat with them. Stay tuned for the verdict!! :)
I say No on Proposition 8! THERE!
Friday, October 24, 2008
First Day!
I was really anxious to leave my other job. I know, it sounds bad but it was way too far and not worth the drive for me. I used to work on campus and at times they would schedule me for 4 hours on the weekends..to drive 60 miles round trip....NOT WORTH IT. So I was anxiously looking for a job closer to home and thank God that I found one just about 14 miles (round trip) from my house. I am super excited about it and I have this funny little feeling that I'm going to adapt to this new job just fine!
Today was my first day of work. I got a new job at Best Buy. Right, interested in criminal law but I work at Best Buy hmmm! Well being that I will be moving in May, I had to get a job until then and hopefully I can get a transfer once I move and in the meantime look for a job that involves what I like, OR I may just stay with them..move my way up you know!! :). Anyway I'm keeping an open mind, you just never know what can happen. Life takes some interesting twist and turns!
Today was basically orientation day. I am excited about working there because it seems like such a friendly and fun environment. And I like fun and friendly! :) Everyone there seems so easygoing and down to earth and to me it's important to work at at place like that. I've had my fair share of working with "mean people." But I guess there is one everywhere you go.
I was assigned to the "Geek Squad" jajajajajaja! That is more my fiance's department because he is so into computers. How ironic!! But I guess I will be taking calls from customers. And they also put me there because they know that I am bilingual, and apparently Best Buy has a lot of Spanish speaking customers. So it all works out well. I like getting the satisfaction of helping people when they truly need it!
So we officially start working/training on 11/2. So until then I better use my time wisely and crunch down on my studying. So I'm off to do just that!
Ciao people luv you all!
Today was my first day of work. I got a new job at Best Buy. Right, interested in criminal law but I work at Best Buy hmmm! Well being that I will be moving in May, I had to get a job until then and hopefully I can get a transfer once I move and in the meantime look for a job that involves what I like, OR I may just stay with them..move my way up you know!! :). Anyway I'm keeping an open mind, you just never know what can happen. Life takes some interesting twist and turns!
Today was basically orientation day. I am excited about working there because it seems like such a friendly and fun environment. And I like fun and friendly! :) Everyone there seems so easygoing and down to earth and to me it's important to work at at place like that. I've had my fair share of working with "mean people." But I guess there is one everywhere you go.
I was assigned to the "Geek Squad" jajajajajaja! That is more my fiance's department because he is so into computers. How ironic!! But I guess I will be taking calls from customers. And they also put me there because they know that I am bilingual, and apparently Best Buy has a lot of Spanish speaking customers. So it all works out well. I like getting the satisfaction of helping people when they truly need it!
So we officially start working/training on 11/2. So until then I better use my time wisely and crunch down on my studying. So I'm off to do just that!
Ciao people luv you all!
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