I had an amazing lunch at The Classic today...

I had an amazing lunch at The Classic today thanks to Ayers Trio Staff.  I can't possibly express all of my gratitude to them for all they have done for me over the last couple of years.  I am convinced that their support, mentorship, and encouragement are a major part of what has brought me so far.  Being a first-gen college student is hard - especially when you are non-traditional.  There are so many obstacles, but here I am graduating tomorrow.

Leaving Gadsden State after this summer is going to be bittersweet, but the Trio Staff has given me the confidence to tackle JSU.  I know that as a grown woman I shouldn't let a school intimidate me, but honestly the field trip they took us on to the JSU campus last summer made all of the difference.  It is programs like this that help people move forward.  No one can do this alone.

I can't wait until I am financially stable so that I can give back to the programs that have helped me change my life.  They are so necessary and not only help the students individually, but our communities as a whole.  Education is so important, but it's not always as easily attainable as you'd think.  So I just wanted to share this expression of gratitude to the Ayers Trio Staff for helping me on my journey.  I couldn't have asked for a better support system and thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Just finished my last final of the semester!

Just finished my last final of the semester!  😃

So... I made an A in Programming!  😁😁😁  My teacher told me at our last class meeting that she really thought I had a knack for it so that makes me happy.  Woohoo!

I made a B in Calculus (an 87), which makes me slightly regretful that I didn't re-take a test I'd planned to AND that I didn't do a bonus assignment.  Looks like had I put in a little more effort up there at the end it could have been an A, but legit - I've been trying to pour from an almost-empty cup for a while now.  This semester has really taken a lot of time, energy, effort, and brain power.  I went in knowing it would be hard with a back-up plan to drop a class if I needed to, but I am thankful that I was able to hang in there with all 3 classes and do so well.

Still waiting on my Physics grade.  It could be anything by now, but the last I checked (a few weeks ago) I had an 82.  Hopefully I will know something tomorrow.  Paws crossed that it isn't bad news!

And with that my brain is officially on vacation for 3 weeks.  No one ask me anything.  😛

Well...

Well. I am officially one final exam away from earning a degree! My first degree!

Life is weird and I'm excited. 😃

I am having "calm down" problems.

I am having "calm down" problems.  Finals are Monday and Tuesday and logically I know that I'll be ok (we've done the calculations)... but I feel more stressed than I ever have (to the point of being seriously sick) over finals.   I don't know why.   I have worked SO HARD this semester to make sure I'd be ok and I am.  It just doesn't feel like it yet.

Right now I have a 90 in Calculus.  I think I COULD pull off keeping that A, but I don't think the stress is worth it.  I've made a few C's on exams in that class so I honestly don't deserve an A (in my opinion).  I don't feel like I gave it my all and I didn't.  I couldn't.  Not while taking Physics in the same semester.

I'm having so many feelings right now.  Stress, obviously.  Relief that it's almost over.  A little bit of disappointment because I would have liked to have done better (and I know that if I wasn't in such a hurry to get these classes done, I could have).  Accomplishment because I've just about made it through these classes, I got the scholarship, and graduation is on Thursday.

All in all it's a lot going on with me and I guess I can't blame my body for not being able to feel great in the midst of all of it while still finishing antibiotics and fighting off whatever infection I have.  I'm just hoping the next few days aren't horrible, I guess.

Anyway.  I need a nap.  Whether I feel ok or not this week will mark some accomplishments for me so I'm gonna call it a good one.   I hope you all are poised to have a great week, too!  ❤

I GOT THE PRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP TO JSU!!!

I GOT THE PRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP TO JSU!!! I DID IT! I DID IT!!!

I am sick to death today.

I am sick to death today.  I woke up with my head hurting so bad that I threw up.  I think it's a stress hangover.  At least I hope that is all it is.

I'm supposed to have my last class of the semester this afternoon, but I didn't make it to work and I don't know if I'll make it to class.  It has not been a good day.

Thank goodness for Shaun. He came by and checked on me and fed the animals.  There was no way I was doing anything at that point.

If I could just survive through finals (Monday and Tuesday), that would be great.

Haha. Look what I found...

Haha.  Look what I found while trying to download pictures that aren't meant to be downloaded: