I wish it wasn't too late for Santa to add these items to my Christmas list!!!
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| Stripe Jane puff sleeve tee |
Please, Santa?!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
getting closer to Christmas
Yesterday morning, my dad and I went to the high school where he used to work (and just retired from last year) for the Christmas concert. The different choirs and bands and ensembles performed different arrangements of Christmas carols. I love going to Christmas performances and hearing the different songs, so I really enjoyed it.
After that, I went to my mom's work to see "The Polar Express" - NOT the movie. So what does this mean, you ask? The first grade teachers there got together a few years ago and decided to bring the movie to life. Son the last Friday before Christmas break, the children (and teachers) come to school in their pajamas, and the fun begins. A man dresses up like a conductor and blares music from the movie's soundtrack down the halls. The music sounds like a train, and the kids rush out of their classrooms, waving their tickets (little yellow pieces of paper) and move from classroom to classroom. Each room has a different activity - one has hot chocolate, others have crafts, and one room even has Santa! The children also have a chance to go outside and ride a real little choo choo train around the playground! They get so excited, and it is the cutest little thing!
I spent the rest of the morning wrapping Christmas presents and watching old game shows on TV with my sister and dad.
Yesterday evening, I had the opportunity to go to my first ever professional basketball game. My boyfriend bought tickets to go see the Atlanta Hawks play, so off to Atlanta we went! We got stuck in traffic as we got farther into the city, but we made it in plenty of time, parked right across the street from the Philips Arena, and went in to enjoy some food before the game started. I really enjoyed the game and the crowd and the fun things they did during breaks. There were even some celebrities there! Nene from the Real Housewives of Atlanta was on the front row, and another famous rapper was introduced as well. I've been told that the likes of Jay-Z, Young Joc, Usher, even T.I. have been seen at these games. Too bad that T.I. is in jail, or else he may have been there.
We got home last night around 12:30 am, and I went straight to bed and slept in this morning. I think we may do some Christmas shopping later today, but the rainy weather, may just keep us inside the rest of the day.
Happy Saturday!
After that, I went to my mom's work to see "The Polar Express" - NOT the movie. So what does this mean, you ask? The first grade teachers there got together a few years ago and decided to bring the movie to life. Son the last Friday before Christmas break, the children (and teachers) come to school in their pajamas, and the fun begins. A man dresses up like a conductor and blares music from the movie's soundtrack down the halls. The music sounds like a train, and the kids rush out of their classrooms, waving their tickets (little yellow pieces of paper) and move from classroom to classroom. Each room has a different activity - one has hot chocolate, others have crafts, and one room even has Santa! The children also have a chance to go outside and ride a real little choo choo train around the playground! They get so excited, and it is the cutest little thing!
I spent the rest of the morning wrapping Christmas presents and watching old game shows on TV with my sister and dad.
Yesterday evening, I had the opportunity to go to my first ever professional basketball game. My boyfriend bought tickets to go see the Atlanta Hawks play, so off to Atlanta we went! We got stuck in traffic as we got farther into the city, but we made it in plenty of time, parked right across the street from the Philips Arena, and went in to enjoy some food before the game started. I really enjoyed the game and the crowd and the fun things they did during breaks. There were even some celebrities there! Nene from the Real Housewives of Atlanta was on the front row, and another famous rapper was introduced as well. I've been told that the likes of Jay-Z, Young Joc, Usher, even T.I. have been seen at these games. Too bad that T.I. is in jail, or else he may have been there.
We got home last night around 12:30 am, and I went straight to bed and slept in this morning. I think we may do some Christmas shopping later today, but the rainy weather, may just keep us inside the rest of the day.
Happy Saturday!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
A note to the teacher
Dear Dr. ------------,
I understand that Christmas is a busy time of year, and that the end of the semester brings exams and things that must be graded. On that note, I must inquire as to why you have not yet posted the only two final grades that have yet to be posted? Forgive me, but we took the exam over a week ago, and the professors who gave tests Saturday and Monday had their grades in two days ago. I respect you as a professor and a pharmacist, but would love it if you would put my mind at ease and allow me to completely enjoy my break by letting me know what grades I have. I appreciate your concern and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
TCS
I understand that Christmas is a busy time of year, and that the end of the semester brings exams and things that must be graded. On that note, I must inquire as to why you have not yet posted the only two final grades that have yet to be posted? Forgive me, but we took the exam over a week ago, and the professors who gave tests Saturday and Monday had their grades in two days ago. I respect you as a professor and a pharmacist, but would love it if you would put my mind at ease and allow me to completely enjoy my break by letting me know what grades I have. I appreciate your concern and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
TCS
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
There's no place like home for the holidays!
I am glad to say....
....that I am HOME for the holidays!!!
I have survived my first semester of pharmacy school!!! I can hardly believe it. It really flew by! All that time studying and in the library really did make the time pass so quickly.
I came home yesterday afternoon as quickly as I could. I took my last final (of eight) at 9 am yesterday morning. My first final was the Monday after Thanksgiving. We had one that Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. The others started last Wednesday, and then we had one a day (Thursday-Saturday, Monday) through yesterday. Most of my grades are back, but I am still waiting on a few. I never have understood why it takes so long to get scan tron tests graded and back? But for some professors it takes nearly a week.
I am glad to say that with the Lord's help I passed all of my classes with A/B+! I remember after the first couple of days of school at the beginning of the semester, particularly after my first biochemistry class, feeling completely overwhelmed and in over my head. I am not a science person at all. I love English and Math, but Chemistry and Biology have never really been my thing. The thought of making a good grade in Biochemistry was not even in my head when I started out this semester. I actually remember going home and calling my dad in tears after that first class, thinking there was no way I would be able to do it! The professor jumped right into the material in the first class and explained in detail the mechanisms for how two different drugs work, and I remember our entire class sitting there stunned and completely lost. I am so thankful that the Lord has helped me to persevere and study, not just for Biochemistry, but for all of the other courses as well, and achieve good grades. I know that he has made some miracles happen.
One of the biggest 'miracles' happened just today. Our most difficult (well, my most difficult exam - Biochem) was last Wednesday, so after that exam, I was so burned out! It was difficult to find the WTS (will to study) as me and some of my classmates like to call it, and studying for my Saturday morning exam was no exception. An EXAM?! On Saturday MORNING?! Whoever heard of such a thing? I went into the exam feeling a bit unprepared, and walked out thinking I had bombed the test and wouldn't be able to keep the A that I had in the class. I looked through my notes and found 6 or 7 questions that I thought I had missed. At 2 points a piece, that put me too close to the grade I needed to make, so I honestly thought that I had hurt my grade. I was really hard on myself for a couple of reasons: 1. The test wasn't too difficult and I should have known the material better. 2. I made good test grades all semester and was aggravated that I didn't apply myself the way that I had in studying for those tests. So I've been a bit nervous over the last few days about the grade, especially since it is the heaviest weighted class this semester. Well...this afternoon, the professor sent out an e-mail notifying us that the grades had been posted, as well as our final grades, so I pulled up the site nervously. I was with my dad when I checked, and was shocked to find that I made a 96 on the test. I have NO IDEA how that happened, and I kept saying that to dad over and over. "This makes no sense, dad. How did that happen? I thought I had at least 10 points lower than that." And he chuckled and said, "It's funny how God works sometimes!" And it was so true. I have no idea how that happened, because I was certain that I had missed 6 questions. I still can't believe it, but am glad that things turned out the way they did! Thank you, Lord!!
I enjoyed my first full day at home today. I spent some time with dad running errands and just being buddies! And I hung out with my sister and mom and watched a movie, and also got to spend some time with my boyfriend and his family. It was a very relaxed day. It is so nice to be at home and not have to be concerned about what I need to be studying!
I have no plans for tomorrow, other than some online Christmas shopping! I got really behind on gifts this year because I was so caught up in studying for finals for the last few weeks. I love Christmas time!
Can't wait to see what I am able to do with the rest of my free time tomorrow!
....that I am HOME for the holidays!!!
I have survived my first semester of pharmacy school!!! I can hardly believe it. It really flew by! All that time studying and in the library really did make the time pass so quickly.
I came home yesterday afternoon as quickly as I could. I took my last final (of eight) at 9 am yesterday morning. My first final was the Monday after Thanksgiving. We had one that Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. The others started last Wednesday, and then we had one a day (Thursday-Saturday, Monday) through yesterday. Most of my grades are back, but I am still waiting on a few. I never have understood why it takes so long to get scan tron tests graded and back? But for some professors it takes nearly a week.
I am glad to say that with the Lord's help I passed all of my classes with A/B+! I remember after the first couple of days of school at the beginning of the semester, particularly after my first biochemistry class, feeling completely overwhelmed and in over my head. I am not a science person at all. I love English and Math, but Chemistry and Biology have never really been my thing. The thought of making a good grade in Biochemistry was not even in my head when I started out this semester. I actually remember going home and calling my dad in tears after that first class, thinking there was no way I would be able to do it! The professor jumped right into the material in the first class and explained in detail the mechanisms for how two different drugs work, and I remember our entire class sitting there stunned and completely lost. I am so thankful that the Lord has helped me to persevere and study, not just for Biochemistry, but for all of the other courses as well, and achieve good grades. I know that he has made some miracles happen.
One of the biggest 'miracles' happened just today. Our most difficult (well, my most difficult exam - Biochem) was last Wednesday, so after that exam, I was so burned out! It was difficult to find the WTS (will to study) as me and some of my classmates like to call it, and studying for my Saturday morning exam was no exception. An EXAM?! On Saturday MORNING?! Whoever heard of such a thing? I went into the exam feeling a bit unprepared, and walked out thinking I had bombed the test and wouldn't be able to keep the A that I had in the class. I looked through my notes and found 6 or 7 questions that I thought I had missed. At 2 points a piece, that put me too close to the grade I needed to make, so I honestly thought that I had hurt my grade. I was really hard on myself for a couple of reasons: 1. The test wasn't too difficult and I should have known the material better. 2. I made good test grades all semester and was aggravated that I didn't apply myself the way that I had in studying for those tests. So I've been a bit nervous over the last few days about the grade, especially since it is the heaviest weighted class this semester. Well...this afternoon, the professor sent out an e-mail notifying us that the grades had been posted, as well as our final grades, so I pulled up the site nervously. I was with my dad when I checked, and was shocked to find that I made a 96 on the test. I have NO IDEA how that happened, and I kept saying that to dad over and over. "This makes no sense, dad. How did that happen? I thought I had at least 10 points lower than that." And he chuckled and said, "It's funny how God works sometimes!" And it was so true. I have no idea how that happened, because I was certain that I had missed 6 questions. I still can't believe it, but am glad that things turned out the way they did! Thank you, Lord!!
I enjoyed my first full day at home today. I spent some time with dad running errands and just being buddies! And I hung out with my sister and mom and watched a movie, and also got to spend some time with my boyfriend and his family. It was a very relaxed day. It is so nice to be at home and not have to be concerned about what I need to be studying!
I have no plans for tomorrow, other than some online Christmas shopping! I got really behind on gifts this year because I was so caught up in studying for finals for the last few weeks. I love Christmas time!
Can't wait to see what I am able to do with the rest of my free time tomorrow!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10.17.2010
“The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare.”
- Psalm 25:14-15
"The way fruit remains firm is through prayer."
"However God may engineer your circumstances, your duty is to pray."
"Wherever God has placed you and whatever your circumstances, you should pray, continually offering up prayers to Him."
"When you labor at prayer, from God's perspective, there are always results."
-MUFHH
- Psalm 25:14-15
"The way fruit remains firm is through prayer."
"However God may engineer your circumstances, your duty is to pray."
"Wherever God has placed you and whatever your circumstances, you should pray, continually offering up prayers to Him."
"When you labor at prayer, from God's perspective, there are always results."
-MUFHH
Saturday, October 16, 2010
10.16.2010
The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
Forgive my hidden faults.
Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:7-14
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