I had a hard time sleeping last night. My brain wouldn’t stop turning over possibilities, weighing options and trying to plan my day. I needed to buy my books, adjust my class schedule, get a registration sticker for my car, pack for my trip to Houston and go to the store. How could I fit it all in? Do I have room for another class in my schedule? I was signed up for 13 hours; should I sign up for another class?
It’s amazing how much things can change in just a day.
I’m now registered for 20 hours:
Anatomy & Physiology I
General Psychology
College Algebra
History Since 1876
Pharmacology
Health Professions Skills
Health Professions Management
I must be outta my mind.
Since life’s about to get really busy, I’m going to go down to Houston to visit my sister and the boys for a couple of days before school starts.
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Comment by Dr. Pauly — January 10, 2006 @ 12:43 am
I spent about 30 minutes going to college, but even I know 20 hours is utterly insane.
Comment by Scott Chaffin — January 10, 2006 @ 9:14 am
You’re nuts. Here’s hoping your psych teacher doesn’t make you write those huge thesis papers for an intro class.
Also, you’re braver than me. I waffled so much that I mised the deadline for signing up this semester.
Comment by MaskedFencer — January 10, 2006 @ 4:06 pm
Are you out of your f’ing mind?
Comment by Beck — January 11, 2006 @ 8:56 am
20 hours? twenty hours?!?!!? TWENTY HOURS?!?!?
Lil Darlin’, that looks like one helluva heavy load.
remember it is not only what you are signign up to do, but also what you are signing up NOT to do. this will severly trim back the hours that you have for thigns liek rest, relaxation and decompression. All of which are needed to keep from going crazy.
Remember what they say “all work and no play….” etc etc etc
Comment by Briani — January 11, 2006 @ 4:06 pm
Twenty hours? Holy cow, hon! The most I ever took was 17 hours, usually took 15-16, then took 9 in graduate school.
Wow. Good luck, and see you when you come up for air
Comment by JSS — January 11, 2006 @ 7:46 pm
Since Jaxia is out of town, I will respond and “defend” her decision to take 20 hours …
1. Briani — you know Jaxia well enough to know that there is no worry about her ever being all about work. She knows how to rest, relax, etc. better than anyone I have ever met. She knows how to take care of herself (and if she forgets, that’s what I’m here for).
2. Jaxia will not be working this semester (so she’ll be able to focus on school full-time).
3. The majority of her classes are online classes, so she’ll have a lot of flexibility in her schedule.
4. I have promised to do all of the homework for her History class (I did this for her last History class and she still does all the reading, etc. so she gets the benefit of the knowledge without the burden of the busy work).
5. Two of her classes (6 hours) are “easy A” classes she could have tested out of, but chose to take in order to “pad” her GPA.
6. I took 21 hours when I was at her level … and I had two jobs at the time (one full-time and one part-time), so I know she can do it!!
7. Jaxia is not just a pretty face … my baby is BRILLIANT — she can do anything!
Thank you all for the good wishes and for the support.
Jaxia will be home tomorrow!
Comment by SK — January 11, 2006 @ 10:19 pm
SK - Of course I know you are right, and I know she wouldn’t do anything that would set herself up for failure and that she would have thought everything through.
I have no doubt that she won’t succeed, It just look sstarling when you see the workload typed out and think of the number of hours. Of course this sis coming from a college football player whey tried to keep things to around 12 hours a quarter, and even after 5+ years in school is still 20-30 credits away from a degree.
Hmmm, when I start taking those last few courses I wonder how much of a bribe i will need to get my girlfriend to do my homework???
Comment by Briani — January 11, 2006 @ 11:00 pm
Dr. Pauly - I’m sure your skills will be appreciated
Scott - I was trying to stay away from the word insane. That requires white jackets and padded rooms. If I’m crazy, people won’t question the drool running down my chin…
MF - I hope you’re right. My luck, he’ll announce a 20 page paper the first day of class. And, there’s always late registration
Beck - You hadn’t realized that yet?
JSS - I know it is a lot, but I really think I’m up to it. Ya’ll’ll have to come rescue us and meet for dinner and a movie!
Brian - Sometimes, I think I don’t really know the full extent of my own abilities because I am always so afraid of failure that I don’t try anything that might be hard. I don’t give myself enough credit. Thank you for caring enough about me to make sure I’d considered everything
And, according to SK, promises of whip cream are a very good bribe…
Comment by Jaxia — January 17, 2006 @ 11:12 am
Ok, adding whipped bream to the shopping list. I know I saw chocolate flavored whipped cream as well…
I have a very strong feeling that youa re capable of much more than you think you are, and this expereince will show you that you can accomplish whatever you set out to do!
Comment by Briani — January 18, 2006 @ 2:49 pm
Whipped bream?
That’s no way to treat a fish.
Comment by Beck — January 18, 2006 @ 4:15 pm
i am just glad this is on off my more innocent typos.
Comment by Briani — January 18, 2006 @ 6:44 pm