Well, my "12 Days Before Thanksgiving" series lost momentum quickly amidst my week of studying, so I'll just stick with one big recap of the week.
Tuesday: 11 Days Left
-Spent 14 hours up on campus, which was spent at work, in class, studying, in a review session, and taking a test.
-I got my second D ever. My first was the 60 I scored on the last Physical Science test, and this second one the 69 I got on American Heritage. At least I'm showing improvement. I was pretty disappointed, though, because I really thought I understood the material, but I'm realizing more and more that multiple choice tests don't work with my brain very well. It was pretty frustrating to score that low after having studied for about 10 hours over the course of two days. I know a lot of people who scored low as well, so hopefully the curve will help me out. Also, I felt good about the essay portion, so that will hopefully bring me up a little.
-My boots made their on-campus debut paired with my skinny jeans, and I feel I definitely gave them a good breaking-in. Once again, I failed in my documentation due to the fact that by the time I got back to my room a little after 10:00 that night, my feel were blistered and I was so mentally and physically drained, it was all I could do to get my boots off, put on pajamas, and get ready for bed.
Wednesday: 10 Days Left
-I wore my boots again, this time with less pain.
-At work, I was excited because there were brownies, but was sorely disappointed when they tasted like PlayDough. What's worse is that I at an entire brownie, even though it tasted very little like the baked good it claimed to be.
-I was only on campus for 11 hours, but stayed up studying for my third Physical Science test until about 1 a.m. Wednesday night was rough, because I felt so discouraged because even when I study hard, I feel like I can't do as well in my classes as I'd like.
Thursday: 9 Days Left.
Thursday was an interesting day. It started off pretty horribly, because I woke up with a headache and felt completely wiped out. I was late to work, and spent my five hours there running down the clock and feeling completely drained. My day steadily improved, climaxing when I broke my streak of D test scores by getting a 70 on my physical science. I was so excited because after Tuesday, all I was praying for was to get better and get a C, and I got exactly what I needed! This was a good reminder to us that God rarely answers our prayers with miracles, but rather gives us just what we need to keep going and stay motivated. Not only did I feel great about my score, but I was thrilled to be finished with my last midterm before finals. I took a celebratory trip to Target with Charlotte, during which I splurged on a twelve pack of Cherry Coke Zero and some Honeycrisp apples, which are our family's favorite variety. Thursday night was one of those times when I just felt happy and smiled for no apparent reason. I sang along with Supertramp in my car, and I just felt happy. I am so grateful that because of the gospel, even though life is crazy and I'm getting D's on tests and spending 14-hour days on campus, I can still feel happy.
6 comments:
PlayDough brownies--a cruel hoax, indeed. But then, the greater part of the civilized world uses brownie mixes instead of Grandma's recipe. Sad, sad, sad.
I'm proud of not only your heroic studying efforts, but also your commitment to cute shoes!
Brownie mix=gross.
Blisters=worth it.
70=ShamWow for answered prayers.
Target=much needed break for me.
Oh how I remember my first American Heritage test. Lots of studing, a bad grade and tears at my brothers kitchen table.
Physical Science is the lowest grade on my college transcript. Hard stuff.
Just remember that they make it that way on purpose and things will get easier, grades will get better and you will study differently and more efficently from what you are learning about college this first semester. It does get better!!
I am so proud of all your hard work. I can't wait to see you in a few days.
"This was a good reminder to us that God rarely answers our prayers with miracles, but rather gives us just what we need to keep going and stay motivated."
wow I love that Emily, you have such good insight and such a positive attitude. I really admire you and Charlotte.
1. I absolutely loved your last sentence on this post.
2. Loved Charlotte's comment as well.
3. You will be home relaxing in no time! Wish I could be there too...
I know exactly what you mean! Tonight, I was sitting on the floor of my store (no clients...) stocking and designed an idea basket with the new greens and orange ornaments. I have been bushed and depleted all week, very similar hours that you speak of. Suddenly, I was overcome with happiness! It actually caught me by surprise, as I had had what I would call an over exhausinting week full of stress and little sleep with a good dose of "I feel like the flu is coming on".
But there in the midst of my work, for some reason, I felt the Spirit come over me with undeniable joy! I love this work! I love my life! Now, if I could just record that to play in my brain tomorrow night when I'm working at 2:00am, I would have it made!
Good advice.Thanks!
Good going on the boots! Now that's what I call style, blisters and all!
My friends just don't get homemade brownies, what's the deal?
Lastly, make sure your socks don't have any significan seams that can cause pain inside your boots! Most of the time, mine are at least one size too big (not many size 4 boots out there, unless you're willing to pay $300. or so!) I have to wear a thick sock to make them fit, and sometimes the wrong sock just does me in after a 12 hour day! I say, go for style!!
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