New Classes

Yesterday, I started a new class - Principles of Biostats. We had a prof. who was new to the university and somehow my class was able to convience him that the only thing we do on the first day of class are introductions and review the syllabus. So we got out of class 2 hours early. Very cool. Poor guy is so very nice. He was like, "I trust you guys. I hope you're not lying to me." Well, I didn't exactly have any say in the matter. Of course I could have said something and made the class stay.. but.. why?

I went shopping with Kate that afternoon. We stopped at a sandwhich shop by Spiceland Mall for lunch, and it was great food. We got sandwiches, and not only was the food good, but the lady and her husband who ran the shop were really friendly, and it was inexpensive. Wonderful combination. She's really cool and great for putting up with me and allowing me to tag along with her.

Today, I was so exhausted. I stayed up late reading, and woke early to read again. But it was pointless.. the reading I exhausted myself to read didn't even end up to really be on the quiz. so I slept through part of class.. kind of unintentionally. I was already struggling during class, but then when I napped during one of our breaks, I kind of just kept sleeping. Well, when there's only 40-50 students in your class, and the prof walks around, and 10% of your grade depends on participation, it's really not a good thing. Oh well... Better show next time...

Also started another new class today, Substance Abuse and Public Health. Looks as if it promosises to be interesting and very difficult. 30% of my grade is riding on a 50-minute ppt presentation I have to do. We spent the first hour of class doing intros. It was very interesting because it was so much more than just the, "My name is What's In a Name, and I'm from Whereever, and I'm so happy to be here" junk. But it was way more informative. People gave their real full names, all middle/catholic/foreign names as well as sometimes a background of where their family was from ethnically, and the source of thier name. It was faciniating how many people had super-extreme long names or were born in other countries but immigrated to the states in thier early childhood or teen years. I gave my name story, and everyone loved it . It is a unique and poigant story to be sure, more so because it's true...

Oh I made an awesome dinner tonight. I was quite impressed with myself . The food was great. It's one of those once in a long time things, and I have no idea how I did it, but it was a thrill to be sure.

The starfruit here is so cheap! It's great. I bought 4 for less than $1USD. How cool is that. And they've also got.. uh.. no clue what the english name is, but chinese it's called nein-woo. Pink skin in the shape of a pear. Delish. I love being in school here. This is such an experience...