Whooop! Today was my first day of College! Here's my schedule:
9:00 am-12:40 pm Basic Photography
1:00 pm-2:50 pm English 111
So I got up to Mid half and hour early to be able to find my classes and if I got lost still have time to spare (I know I'm a loser, haha). I'm thankful that finding a parking spot was easy because class is so early in the morning. I found my two classes and waited around until I seen other people going into class. I felt kind of weird because I didn't really know the atmosphere of college life, such as asking if you can leave to go to the bathroom or something, haha.
In Photography I guess we were suppose to of got an email from the teacher but I didn't? I don't know.. so I felt kind of dumb because all the people in that class had cameras that were better than mine. I guess you were suppose to have a camera that would let you be able to manually control it, well mine is just a point-and-shoot. I asked the professor and he said that I'd either have to borrow one from someone I know or I could use his during class. Well I didn't want to do the latter one, and I don't know anyone who has a camera that allows you to manually handle it. Also he assigned us an assignment that you had to be able to do that sort of stuff so I don't know what I'm going to do. Ended up calling Uncle Tom and asked what he thought about which cameras are good and all that since hes good with them. He suggested a Nikon D40 or D60. Walmart had a D40 in stock and so we thought about just buying it and ordering one online so that I still had a camera to work with at school but could take back once the other one comes in. We just ended up ordering a D60 from Walmart and got one day shipping so that it would come as fast as possible. I planned on getting a nice camera anyways...but I thought that he would have some for us to use since its basic photography, instead of just rushing into buying one. Leaving the class I felt kind of stressed because it was as though I should of had a camera and kind of already known how to use it some, but I didn't know anything or any terms about photography!
We ended up getting out early so instead of having 20 minutes for lunch I had about 40 which was nice. I had a delicious(not) PB&J and some chips with a granola I didn't eat because I was still kind of nervous for my English class. It turned out pretty well actually, my professor seems nice and explained some of the things people were worried about that they heard about the class. In order to get credit for the class I have to write a portfolio(paper) that gets read by some people in the English department that determines if it passes. If it doesn't I have the chance to get it looked again after I correct it. Hopefully it passes the first time so I don't have to worry about it!
9:00 am-12:40 pm Basic Photography
1:00 pm-2:50 pm English 111
So I got up to Mid half and hour early to be able to find my classes and if I got lost still have time to spare (I know I'm a loser, haha). I'm thankful that finding a parking spot was easy because class is so early in the morning. I found my two classes and waited around until I seen other people going into class. I felt kind of weird because I didn't really know the atmosphere of college life, such as asking if you can leave to go to the bathroom or something, haha.
In Photography I guess we were suppose to of got an email from the teacher but I didn't? I don't know.. so I felt kind of dumb because all the people in that class had cameras that were better than mine. I guess you were suppose to have a camera that would let you be able to manually control it, well mine is just a point-and-shoot. I asked the professor and he said that I'd either have to borrow one from someone I know or I could use his during class. Well I didn't want to do the latter one, and I don't know anyone who has a camera that allows you to manually handle it. Also he assigned us an assignment that you had to be able to do that sort of stuff so I don't know what I'm going to do. Ended up calling Uncle Tom and asked what he thought about which cameras are good and all that since hes good with them. He suggested a Nikon D40 or D60. Walmart had a D40 in stock and so we thought about just buying it and ordering one online so that I still had a camera to work with at school but could take back once the other one comes in. We just ended up ordering a D60 from Walmart and got one day shipping so that it would come as fast as possible. I planned on getting a nice camera anyways...but I thought that he would have some for us to use since its basic photography, instead of just rushing into buying one. Leaving the class I felt kind of stressed because it was as though I should of had a camera and kind of already known how to use it some, but I didn't know anything or any terms about photography!
We ended up getting out early so instead of having 20 minutes for lunch I had about 40 which was nice. I had a delicious(not) PB&J and some chips with a granola I didn't eat because I was still kind of nervous for my English class. It turned out pretty well actually, my professor seems nice and explained some of the things people were worried about that they heard about the class. In order to get credit for the class I have to write a portfolio(paper) that gets read by some people in the English department that determines if it passes. If it doesn't I have the chance to get it looked again after I correct it. Hopefully it passes the first time so I don't have to worry about it!
Labels: College, English, Photography
Holy Craps! Today was my last day of High School! I'm excited yet also kind of sad.. I've been with these people (classmates) since I was little, almost like my second family. Reason why it's my last day is because I start college on Monday and so I have to skip school for that. Also on Tuesday they're just studying for exams and since I'm able to except out I don't have to go and then Wednesday are the actual exams. I get such a short summer break it sucks, haha. I work tomorrow so I wasn't able to go camping with family but I went over to Britt's house and hung out for awhile..kind of sucks because her boyfriend is here for a month so she doesn't really want to do anything like go on the senior trip to Cedar Point next Thursday. Hmm...
Labels: College, High School
It's awesome! School is almost out, I think we have about 29 days left? Anyways.. Tuesday was the day to sign up for Spring Classes at Mid Michigan so Mom, Ryan and I went up there. Because the last time we went up there to talk to an adviser I didn't really know what classes I wanted to take so the guy didn't sign what I needed him to sign saying it was OK I took that class. We had to sign in on a list and wait. It was dumb though because the first page was all filled up so I went on to the next page. Well people who came after me started to get called. Finally we asked why they're going and realized that someone had put a new sheet on top of the old one and so I wouldn't have been called at all. Well one of the advisers took me and he was really nice, nicer than the other advisers. Told him what I wanted to do and everything then finally he asked my address. Was funny because when he seen where I lived he asked if I go to Pizza Sam's, which I don't because I think its gross. Anyways I guess he thought the same and so we started talking about pizza and Subway. Like I said before he was very kind and helpful with everything. I paid for my classes, English 111 and Basic Photography, which was about $950 when it was all said and done. I went to the bookstore to see which books I needed for my classes. When we first walked in this lady was there and she was taking inventory, granted she was busy but we finally had to say something after a few minutes to grab her attention. When we finally did we asked if she could let us know what books I needed. She replied with, "They're organized by the subject", in a rude tone. I was thinking OK well sorry that I've never been to college and don't know how things go. She walked us over to where the books were and quickly explained how to know which book was which. I didn't even catch what she said and then she was gone, talk about a ...... So we wrote down the ISBNs and left. Of course Starbucks is just down the road from Mid so we had to stop! I wanted something with chocolate and coffee so Mom asked the guy at the drive threw what they had and we ended up getting a Java Chip Frappuccino. We got it for free because the guy thought we sounded new to Starbucks which was awesome, mom wished she would of gotten one too!
Mood: Annoyed
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 6
Drinking: Monster - Assault
Listening To: Kid Cudi - Day and Night
Wishing: to be out of school!! and to see her Favorite Cousin!
Mood: Annoyed
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 6
Drinking: Monster - Assault
Listening To: Kid Cudi - Day and Night
Wishing: to be out of school!! and to see her Favorite Cousin!
Okies, so after Jack had gotten his head stuck in his cage he started plucking his feathers on his chest out to the point he looked like a raw chicken! We ended up calling a Vet that Deb knows and took him there this past Friday. He looked way worse then because he had pulled out basically all his outer feathers besides on his wings, head and tail. We had recently pulled up all the carpet in the living room to find out that there was hardwood floor, so that might of freaked him out. Also his old cuddle buddy was getting old so Mom bought him a new one, well he really didn't like it. Took that out and he seemed to be getting the feathers around his head back from the previous session. At the vet they said that he was in perfect health conditions except the plucking and that we were feeding him excellent food (Zupreem). Jack was working his charm because the vet and her assistant was like in love with him lol. Said that hes the most well behaved Quaker they've handled =D yay! I hope that Jack gets better, he isn't quite plucking them as much because before Mom was changing the papers a couple times a day and had to leave the dust buster next to Jack's cage because of all the feathers floating around. Any who hes pulled the feathers on his legs off.. I just hope he gets better soooooon!
Mood: Blah
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 4
Drinking: Nothing
Listening To: Lady Gaga - Starstruck
Wishing: to be out of school!! & figure out what she wants to do as a future career....
Mood: Blah
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 4
Drinking: Nothing
Listening To: Lady Gaga - Starstruck
Wishing: to be out of school!! & figure out what she wants to do as a future career....
Labels: Jack
I went with my Mom to Mount Pleasant tonight to go see an elderly lady who needed some help. It was nice to help the lady out. Her name was Mable and she's going to be 97 tomorrow, I'm amazed! I can't help to be sad when thinking about elderly people that old. She was telling me about her husband which she said was the Best Man in the World because he wouldn't let her work and stuff like that. I was like awww...her daughter apparently had died a few years ago to cancer and shes still kind of grieving for her. She said that she writes poems and stories which is how she started to tell me about when her one and only daughter was born and how she had caught some kind of baby fever that had killed two of her neighbors from having their babies and how she had prayed to God to let her live to raise her child. She had felt his presence in the same room and she had known that he was there and had answered her prayers, I was so touched. While all this happened Mom heated her up some stew and we chatted to her while she ate. Mom helped get her cleaned up and then we tucked her into bed. She had thanked Mom for coming which was heart-warming but also sad at the same time. Not that we did a good deed for her but that some people take it for granted and figure that she shouldn't be well taken care of because she's old.
Anyways we came home and I went upstairs to my room where I had left Jack. He didn't make a peep when I walked into my room and so I figured that he was probably asleep. I walked over to his cage and whispered his name, still not a peep. I kneel down and look in and see no Jack. I look around and noticed that the latch on the place that you stick the food bowl was open, I had forgotten to make sure it was latched from earlier and he had gotten out. I started calling out his name thinking maybe he would make some kind of noise or start moving around. My worst thoughts were that he could be anywhere since I left my door wide open and he knows how to climb stuff and go down the stairs. I walked towards my door and there he was sitting on top of my dresser next to my Tv. He looked pretty freaked out and his feathers were a bit roughed up. I figured he probably climbed up the cords of my Tv or lava lamps and got onto the dresser. He was so cute but I'm so glad that he's ok, scared me! I feel kind of bad too because all day I was pissy with him for being annoying and plain just not being quiet! I gave him plenty of kisses though haha!
Anyways we came home and I went upstairs to my room where I had left Jack. He didn't make a peep when I walked into my room and so I figured that he was probably asleep. I walked over to his cage and whispered his name, still not a peep. I kneel down and look in and see no Jack. I look around and noticed that the latch on the place that you stick the food bowl was open, I had forgotten to make sure it was latched from earlier and he had gotten out. I started calling out his name thinking maybe he would make some kind of noise or start moving around. My worst thoughts were that he could be anywhere since I left my door wide open and he knows how to climb stuff and go down the stairs. I walked towards my door and there he was sitting on top of my dresser next to my Tv. He looked pretty freaked out and his feathers were a bit roughed up. I figured he probably climbed up the cords of my Tv or lava lamps and got onto the dresser. He was so cute but I'm so glad that he's ok, scared me! I feel kind of bad too because all day I was pissy with him for being annoying and plain just not being quiet! I gave him plenty of kisses though haha!
Well dang, hasn't it been forever since I've updated this.. I seem to say that every time but oh well. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I just sent Dad pictures from the last few trips we went on (Mackinaw, Ludington, Indiana, and some of my car). I felt kind of bad because I talked to him like last week and he wanted to know where the pictures of my car were! It's been like 6 months since I first got my car? Oops. Anyhow.. not much has happened that is interesting since New Years. With the mix of boredom in all that nothingness I've been feeling kind of crappy lately. I feel as though I have all this art stuff yet I haven't used any of it really. With my tablet I haven't drawn anything that is of use and I don't know how to color stuff with it. And with my colored pencils I don't know what to draw so that doesn't help at all. I tried drawing a horse today and I felt pretty good about it until I looked at the completed horse on the next page of the book I was following. Ended up erasing all of it which probably wasn't the right thing to do but ugh I'm just so frustrated. On top of it Jack wouldn't shut up so finally I grabbed him out of his cage and took him downstairs to squawk. Mom wanted to know what was wrong and it's pretty much everything! Practice makes perfect I know but I'm just really frustrated, I hope I don't sound like a whinny emo kid or something. Oh and what I've been doing before today (trying to draw since semester ended) was playing Diablo II and Guild Wars. Why the sudden change? Well I was kind of motivated to draw by who knows what but I really wanted to draw and basically no one plays those games anymore so I'm all by myself. Here we go with the emo-ness again... but I'm serious.. have you ever played a game for a month or more and have no one really to do anything with on it? Tell me you don't get bored. I'm looking very forward to graduation, I hope that going to college and picking my own classes/more variety classes that I can expand my art abilities and I don't put myself down as much.
And as a side note, the weather is warming up which is a pleasent feeling. Although on Sunday the lovely iceicles on the house got all toasty and decided to fall off the ledge, slide down the roof and then onto my car. Now there's a dent about the size of my palm and a smaller one next to it near my right tailight, joy! It seems that Maple just loves getting damaged. Also Manda got the lead role in a play called, "Once upon a Mattress" aka The Princess and the Pea. But yeah, Mom said that we might be able to go and see her perform, which will be nice!
Mood: Downcast, Frustrated, Annoyed
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 1
Drinking: Nothing
Listening To: Bethany Dillon - Beautiful
Wishing: That she could get her artwork to look as good as it does in her head.
And as a side note, the weather is warming up which is a pleasent feeling. Although on Sunday the lovely iceicles on the house got all toasty and decided to fall off the ledge, slide down the roof and then onto my car. Now there's a dent about the size of my palm and a smaller one next to it near my right tailight, joy! It seems that Maple just loves getting damaged. Also Manda got the lead role in a play called, "Once upon a Mattress" aka The Princess and the Pea. But yeah, Mom said that we might be able to go and see her perform, which will be nice!
Mood: Downcast, Frustrated, Annoyed
Reading: Left Behind Series - book 1
Drinking: Nothing
Listening To: Bethany Dillon - Beautiful
Wishing: That she could get her artwork to look as good as it does in her head.
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