I had planned on making another blog entry yesterday, but I ended up playing video games all night, stuffing myself with pizza and jellybeans. The last two days have been gorgeous; clear skies with temperatures in the high 50's and low 60's. It seems that spring has finally come to New Hampshire. I had thought about going on a bike ride today if it kept up, but it doesn't look like it will.
On Thursday I met with the associate director of the Center for Academic Resources (CFAR) at UNH. I could explain what CFAR is myself, but instead I'll just copy what it says on their website: “The mission of the Center for Academic Resources is to assist undergraduate students in achieving their academic potential and in maximizing their educational experience at UNH”. She was very nice and friendly as we chatted about ways to improve my study habits. At the tail end I met with my academic mentor for Abnormal Psychology. Currently I have a C+ in the class and want to bring it up to at least a B, which requires me to get an A on the last two exams. Since she was available later that day, we met a few hours later. She was also very nice and friendly and showed me more study techniques. The next test is going to be primarily about the non-fiction book we read, Is There No Place on Earth for Me?, a story about a schizophrenic woman and her many hospital stays along with the general condition of psychiatric hospitals between the mid 1960’s to early 1980’s. She had me explain the story to her in order to locate any gaps of knowledge. I found everything to be highly helpful and plan on using the strategies this weekend along with completing the study guide and sample exam provided by my professor. Next week she mentioned we would be focusing on improving managing my time to have more consistency. When I worked and had four classes a year ago I used my time pretty efficiently, but now I procrastinate worse than ever before.
I somehow again managed to cross paths with the girl I'm trying to avoid Thursday. As I was walking to lot A to drop off my bag and laptop before going to the gym, her and her roommate walked out of the gym. I at least think it was them; I only glanced over for few second before continuing to look forward. One of the girls was thin and blond, which is what her roommate looks like, and the other had the same body type as the girl I'm trying to avoid. Her hair was covered by a hat that only further solidifies my supposition because she wears the same hat frequently (I have seen other girls around campus wearing it, so it may have not been her). I'm not 100% confident because while her roommate goes to the gym often, I never knew her too. They may or may not have seen me, depending on how much they were paying attention, as the distance between us was moderately far. I hope I don't see her again for the rest of the semester, which is quite possible considering how big the campus is, but based on the past week the chances of that seem slim. Preferably I'd like to never see her again, but considering one of her majors is the same as mine, it's highly unlikely.
I was able to go to yoga yesterday. I hadn't realized the yoga instructor on Friday wasn't the same instructor for Wednesday, unless the Wednesday instructor is currently out. There were noticeable differences between the two; the Friday instructor modifies the standards poses and moves at a faster pace. I found the Friday class to be slightly easier, but still quite a workout; I was sweating heavily by the end of it. I anticipated to experience discomfort after not going for such a length of time; it hurt to walk and stand afterward. I expected to be sore today from it and going to the gym afterward, but I feel fine besides a little pain bending over.
The second petition to drop my other class went through thankfully. Now I just have to decide what I want to do this summer. I could take three classes and not get a job or I could just take two classes, get a job and go with my original plan for making up the four credits I'm missing by taking two, two credit labs. Surprisingly my aunt, who had given me $3,000 last year which I put toward paying for my education, decided to pay for my summer courses. I reluctantly asked my Mom if she would suggest to my aunt supplying me the additional $3,000 that she planned on giving to me in the fall early, because to pay for the summer courses would require me to split the financial aid I'll receive for the upcoming fall and spring semester into thirds resulting in me paying the remaining balance. Considering I paid for my summer courses last year out of my own wallet and haven't had a real job in over a year, my bank account is rather depleted. I don't like asking for assistance, especially regarding money, but I am aware she gave all her nieces and nephews $3,000 last year and will again this like year on account of likely not being with us much longer (she has breast and brain cancer). Having no children she decided to help out the children of her brothers and sisters. Considering I am using my money responsibly, I try to not let it bother me. It was not easy to accept the money because we're not close, but how can you say no to someone with cancer?
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