Bleh.
My brain was starved for knowledge. I couldn’t wait to start grad school and begin learning new things.
Grad school was all fun and games until the first round of tests, which starts tomorrow.
Well, technically I’ve had a quiz a week and one exam for my introductory nutrition class, but I haven’t stressed out about those — until now. I had worked ahead in that class, and since the class only allows you to do so much before they release new modules and quizzes, I’m caught up. Since I work full time, the weekend is the only time I really have to work on classwork. I’ve got to study for my graphic design history test (it’s tomorrow) AND work on a couple of quizzes for my nutrition class.
Also, I’ve got quite a few freelance projects. I’m glad for the business, and I’m hoping to continue to get freelance in this capacity, but this weekend’s to-do list quickly snowballed.
Add to that the fact that it’s laundry and deep-cleaning weekend … and that Mark is needing to apply for jobs and do his research work … AND that both Mark’s parents AND my parents had asked us to meet up for dinner yesterday (my parents had randomly decided to drive here for the weekend, unbeknownst to me until noon on Saturday) …
… we’re a bit stressed here.
Though, I did get a manicure yesterday. That was devine. And I picked up some new colors of nail polish that together look like the color scheme of the 80s-90s graphic design I’ve been studying (see above).
I was in need of a break, and some venting. But now I feel better. I’m almost done with my nutrition stuff, and I studied design history for about 8 hours yesterday — in the form of typing my handwritten notes and editing the photos I’d taken from the class slides into a recognizable form. Oh, and I can’t complain too much because I spent that study time watching the rest of Season 3 of Glee and 90210 on Netflix.
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How did you study for tests? And what did you do this weekend? I’d like to live vicariously through some of you I’m sure.
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Hi there. I'm Calee (pronounced CAL-e). If that's too hard, just call me Cal. Also known as chimes or the chimes. I'm 28ish, a designer, a runner, a self-proclaimed fitness queen, a craftster, a foodie, a music snob — some might call me a hipster. Here's the unabridged version.
Hang in there!! Sounds like there’s a lot going on. We’ve had a busy, but in a good way, weekend here. About to crack open a bottle of wine with dinner though–cheers to not having to work tomorrow.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Friday’s Five
Its been so long since I’ve studied for tests and I’ll have to do it starting next month!
Julie recently posted..V for Valentine’s & Vermont Peanut Butter
Oy… tests. The reason school sucks. Why can’t you just go a learn for fun?!
Good luck!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Butternut Banana Protein Shake
I hate studying- and I REALLY hated doing it for 2 months straight before my PFT certification. But, at least it was for something I was really interested in – just like you’re doing.
I kind of miss the college days with graphic design project deadlines and staying up all night to finish them…
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..Running Around [the weekend]
Confession: I never pulled an all-nighter in college. Not once. I was a fun-hater and would have my projects finished a few days ahead of time so I could kick back and watch everybody else suffer.
This weekend I went to Blue Moon Piano bar, and then just got some to-do list stuff done.
P.S., thanks for reminding me about the Teaux Deaux (sp?) app. Ever since you posted about it and reminded me of its existence, I’ve been using it like crazy!
Alex @ Alex Tries it Out recently posted..Going Overboard
My studying sounds a lot like yours…TV on in the background and retyping handwritten notes. I was always a “handwriter” in class, even when people started bringing laptops to lecture. [Funny that that was a rare thing...I'm sure now everyone has an Ipad or tablet or something.]
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..(Almost) Instant Apple Chips
ooh wait, am i getting bombed? because that would make my day.