Academic week eight of ten, and in fortunate light, everything is coming to a close relatively nicely. The weather has somewhat improved over the days, but it is still far from “spring” status. It seems that the next couple of weeks, if managed well, will conclude to a nice, one-and-a-half week spring break. But until then, there is still plenty to focus on.

• In COMM-114 (Argument and Critical Discourse), we have our final extra credit arguments to present tomorrow. There have been a total three of these speech/informative presentations – one each week. My group won the first round, however, many of our members were very busy and burnt out to give the second round any effort. We thought that we’d just opt-out since it’s likely that our voting class would have a bias against us anyway, since we already won extra points. But, we didn’t know that if we opted out, we would lose our points from the prior week. What did we do?… We winged it. Yeah, it wasn’t pretty – but even our T.A. said it wasn’t that bad for being presented without research or rehearsal. At least we got to keep our points.
  • There was one group last week that put a lot of work and practice into their presentation, but as a class we voted the winners to be a different group. Yesterday, one of the kiddos from the group that lost had a little chit-chat with our T.A. – complaining that it was unfair that they put so much effort forth and didn’t win. Can you believe this guy talked our T.A. into giving them extra credit points?! They were awarded half the amount of what a winning team gets – so five points instead of ten. I was still a little angry because I feel that it’s just tough luck if the class didn’t pick you. Now I feel like there needs to be a solid guideline in the class justifying who will get the effort points. They are awarded just out of her discretion? Now that is unfair.
  • Tomorrow’s presentation… We are going to win! No points for you whiny Group A! My group meets tonight at 9pm – this class requires us to meet so often to get our work done, that 9pm on Wednesdays has become similar to a ritual.
  • We have our big presentations covering our term-long research next week. I’m pretty nervous – fortunately I have the conclusion part of our argument… I feel like this is my strong-point.
• In my NMC-301 (Writing for the Media Professional) class, we’re in our own small groups and have been working on one, giant project all term. We have lots left to record – not to mention editing! But I know we will pull it off… And it’ll be great! I’ve never failed a project like that in the past… Never will.
• I register for classes tomorrow evening – I didn’t set up a counseling session this time – but I know what I need to take for requirements and whatnot – I just need to let them know that they made a mistake on my degree. But I’m also quite happy because I worked two schedules that I’d be willing to take next term. This way I have like a fail-safe… If one fails I’ve at least got the other… And no Friday classes again. This is so good! I can imagine the spring and summer weather already… and no strings to hold me down on Fridays. This should be fantastic.
  • I’m also considering volunteering at KBVR. I need experience for the real-world and practicum credit. The sooner the better. I feel like I’m starting a little late if I want to get a summer internship. Maybe… Lets hope for the best.
• Recently, I’ve taken up running – mainly in the late afternoon or evening. It is absolutely phenomenal because I can jog now and not get so tired. When I was heavy, I just plainly never considered running. Towards the end of freshmen year, I tried running at a nearby track. My legs… They would hurt so bad. And my lungs and heart… They just couldn’t provide for my heavy self. Now it’s so different. The only thing that’s really holding me back are side-aches and mucous stuck in my mouth because I can’t spit. Talking about this all I want to go running right now, even though it’s raining. Dry and warmer weather ASAP, please!