I love it when I'm trying to study, but...

I love it when I'm trying to study, but the person who lives next to me is inconsiderate and decides to have a screaming fight.

I can't wait to get away from the trash in this neighborhood.

The only reason I don't call the cops anymore is because I legit hope they will just end each other.

I feel pretty good about the Cal test I took today.

I feel pretty good about the Cal test I took today. Will find out how it ACTUALLY went on Monday, but for now I'm feeling ok. 😊

Is $60 a redonk price for a backpack with wheels?

Is $60 a redonk price for a backpack with wheels? I've seen some that are tons more expensive, but it still seems like a lot.

I know this probably sounds super lame, but...

I know this probably sounds super lame, but I emailed two of my JSU professors to see if digital books were ok for their classes.  One has responded already, and she seemed perfectly nice.  One of my professors is also my adviser, so I've met him.  These little communications and interactions make things seem more real and less scary.  Woohoo!

Yesterday wasn't great, but I did get a piece of good news.

Yesterday wasn't great, but I did get a piece of good news.  I called UAB and they said that I'd been accepted into their financial assistance program.  They said that I should be getting a letter soon saying that I can see one of their rheumatologists for free.  I don't have that letter yet, but hopefully it will come soon and the wait won't be long.

My hips and knees are what gave me so much trouble the last time I was having a bad flare up.  While they are uncomfortable now, what is really concerning is that my forearms, hands, and fingers hurt.  I am losing my grip - to the point that my hands keep sliding off of things.  This has caused me to break 3 nails in the span of 2 weeks, which is - yes, the least of my problems, but one that makes me super sad nonetheless.  It is a blow that I don't need.  It is especially a bummer because they were all the same length and shape for once, which was a damn accomplishment for me.

Yesterday I saw the doctor because she told me to come back.  I thought I was having labs done for UAB (she was not clear with me on anything), but that was not the case.  Basically, I paid $25 to have her tell me that patience was a virtue (regarding UAB taking so long) and for her to write me a prescription for horse ibuprofen and send it to the wrong pharmacy.  I could have just decided to take 800 mgs of ibuprofen for free for all the damn good it did me to pay her to let me sit there, stressed, waiting on her to inconvenience and frustrate me.

Anyway.  I was looking at parking at JSU and since the building that all of my classes are in are so far away from any of the parking spots that I'm allowed to use it looks like I will be walking uphill halfway across campus every morning.  I guess I need the exercise, so whatever (whatever unless my hips and knees start hurting again), but I am probably going to have to invest in a rolling backpack because my grip / arms won't hold out that long if I'm trying to just carry stuff like I usually do.  I hate to admit that I actually considered asking Shaun to drop me off every morning, but I am trying hard not to be that pathetic yet.

Guess what else.  I have a Calculus test tomorrow.  And I was wrong when I said I have 3 in 4 weeks - I have 4 in 4 weeks.  The final exam was not counted in the 3 before and I thought it was.  So that is super fun.

I am off to repair one of my nails and to file the another one into something other than a jagged mess.  Then I have to study!  (Are you shocked by that news?)  I hope things are going great for you all.  I feel like I should be so excited and happy about a lot of things right now, but I just can't.  I'm tired and sore and it was all I could do to even make my hands cooperate enough to type this post.  Fun times.

I have broken a nail AND a flip flop.

I have broken a nail AND a flip flop. I legit don't know which is worse. I have been lost today because my GPS wouldn't work. My car has run hot. The duct tape on my backpack strap is melting and getting sticky crap all over me. I have worked today, now I'm at the doctor, and I have school later.

I'm pretty sure it's a Monday. 😑

Relaxed ALL day.