Where does time go?

So, I haven't really told you much about my life so far this year. And by year, I mean school year. Time travels a bit differently as a student. The year is marked by classes, not seasons, and the intervals of time are marked off by exams and the few precious breaks we get. Calendars are just means of making sure we're in the right class on the right day, don't miss our tests, and know what days we don't have to get up and drag out lazy asses to class.

This semester has been incredibly busy. I only have 15 credits of classes, thanks to a force added, and only getting one of the classes I originally requested. But don't let the number of credit hours I'm taking fool you. This is one homework, study intensive year. When I'm not sleeping, I'm either catching up on homework, or trying to plan out what assignments I have to do within the next week. I don't mind it at all though. Usually I spend my days in classes, and hanging out in Alan's room working on assignments. The internet at my apartment and I don't completely get along, so its much easier to borrow Alan's LAN connection. Doing homework is pretty much what we do together. He does his, I do mine, and neither of us can understand what the hell is going on in the others assignment. Our majors are so completely opposite- and thank god, I could not handle all that math!

Every once in a while I slack off and play Spore, which is a damn fun video game I have to admit. What's better video game then one about evolution? I can't think of anything. However, I only play when I have plenty of time to complete and assignment, or am about to throw my computer into the wall. Because I just can't do anymore O-Chem.

O-Chem, I have to admit, is something I am really enjoying. Its' challenging, but not as impossible as everyone built it up to be. More than often it is very frustraiting, and provokes a lot of cursing, and maybe even some tears- but once I figure it out, damn its satisfying. None of my other classes are really like that. Stats is obnoxious with a professor who insists on treating us like we are 8th graders, not college students. And my Literature and Ecology class is intriguing, but the professor is a bit opinionated and will argue, quite strongly, if he disagrees with your opinion. I expected the class to be a lot more open- I also expected a lot less work. However, I spend most of my time doing homework for it- reading and analyzing multiple things at a time. I do think I will get an A in the class though, so it's well worth it.

My favorite class of the semester, by far, has to be Principles of Animal Health. The class is co-taught by professors from the Vet. School, whom are all awesome. Plus the class is tiny, with only 21 students- so its more of a big group meeting than a lecture. I also love all the material we are learning! Not only is the information stimulating, but will prove to be relevant for the rest of my life. Plus, I got a 100% on my first exam, and nothing really beats that. One thing I cannot figure out though, is with every disease or biosecurity example, I'm the student who gets quarantined. I guess I just look diseased? hahaha. I brought it up in class the other day, and we all had a good laugh. What's better in a class then joking around with your professor? Especially if you know you'll see them in a few years again- and they'll be a lot tougher.

My apartment is working out quite nicely, even if I am on campus most of the time. It's a nice place to just chill and relax. It's also great that I won't have to go home on breaks if I don't want. I'm so staying at school for spring break. I know my family won't miss the 5 hour drive at all. As much as we all may miss each other, we don't miss each other that much. Right mom? Plus, mom knows she's welcome down at my place whenever she needs to escape.

Everything is going as well as can be expected though. I can't really come up with many interesting posts about the things I'm learning, because I know damn well that you don't want to learn about O-Chem. Even though I've decided I like it, it is most certainly not a subject for everyone- or even many people at all. Next semster should promise some interesting things though. I'm thinking about taking up a biochemistry minor, so we'll see where that goes. And I need to join some clubs, and get more involved in the school so I can start bulking up my resume, and preparing to apply to Veterinary School. If I minor though, I may loose the few moments of free time I have now, so I will have to see how many clubs I can squeeze in. I also have to find some more time to hang out with friends, but it always seems that schedules have been conflicting. Plus, one seems to be a little bit of .. well as Logan would say, a bench, lately and I'm not sure whats up with that. I do my best, but my years been rough enough without having to deal with harsh words and harsh looks. I'd rather avoid confrontation with that then start it. I've done enough being abrasive with enough people in my life over the past few years, and I don't like to be in a situation where I have to be. Even more-so I dislike being fake though, so if it comes down to it... we'll well have to see about that.