Crazy Happenings

I woke the morning of the 15th paniced and petrified. When I looked at my alarm clock it was 10:55, almost 2 hours after my Biostats exam had begun. Stink. Funny thing was I didn't really stay paniced. I kind of just lay there in bed, wondering what I should do and if it would be worth making a mad dash to the classroom to take it right then and there. I guess I just convinced myself it wouldn't be worth it because I'd be all anxious and out of breath and feeling rushed and stressed, so I just did my usual morning routine. I then wen to class and told my prof what had happened. He surprised me by just laughing in an amused, happy, sort of way and told me to wait outside. When everyone had finished thier exams (3 hours) we went to his office and he told me I could take the exam Friday, today. This was quite a relief to me because I was prepared to throw myself at his mercy and beg him to let me take the test, and if need be dock me points or give me shortened time or what not, but it all worked out and I ended up getting some extra time to study. It helped, I think.

So this afternoon, at 1pm I went to his office and took the test. It was only 25 questions: 10 T/F, 8 work out problems, 7 multiple choice. But believe it or not it took me almost 4 hours. It wasn't that that the test was "hard" per se. I don't really know why it took me so long. Certainly I did not believe it would take me that long. Time really flew on this one. While I was taking the exam, another student came to ask him about her grade on the exam. He told her that the class as a whole did very poorly, and he wasn't sure why. He did not give any partial credit for work or anything, but he said that he thought that he had made the test easier in this way. She asked if she could at least just know here grade, and he said he didn't want to depress her, but would look it up. When he saw it he told her to just go to her party tonight (the MPH Mardi Gras was tonight) and ask him on Sat if she still wanted to know. He said he didn't want to ruin her weekend or at least her party. She asked if there was any way he could curve the grades, and he said that if he went to the party, maybe if he got drunk enough and drank enough rum, he could be so persuaded. lol. She was fully prepared and ready to take him up on his offer. Heh, I think I may be as well if I were offered that option. But I told him that Dr. Amuleru-Marshall marks his tests so that the highest score would set the standard for an A, and all other grades would be set according to that. He said he would consider that and talk it over with Dr. Amuleru-Marshall. I'm really hoping that he does curve the exam. I believe we need it.

I bought some flowers for my mom from Proflowers.com and had them shipped to her for Valentine's Day. They were 2 dozen mixed roses, and she said she loved them . She also said she got the letter that I mailed her about 2-3 weeks ago, and that that was very special to her as well. I guess now I have a better idea of how long it'll take a letter to reach the States. I've never ordered flowers online before, and I am pleased so far with the experience. My bro just sent me pics of them, and I think they look really nice. I'm just glad I was able to do something for my mom because I know she's been having a rough time at work and I wanted to send her something to cheer her up and remind her of me ^_^


Oh yeah, I got a cell phone (Siemens A70, Provider: Digicell) today from Jon. He gave me his cell that he got here because he got his phone that he had in the States unlocked and activated. I just paid him for his new SIM card, so it came out well. Thanks, Jon! He said that I could finally be "in the loop." Heh. We'll see... I think it's just so they can hunt and track me down .

So yeah, have much to do this weekend. Have an Epi exam this Monday, Substance Abuse Midterm Tuesday, a 10 page Concepts paper Wed.. .you know, the usual. Heh. Right.... So I'm dreading the long hours, exhausted lack of sleep days and nights that are before me. I know I can make it because I have in the past.. but ugh, I hate going through it. Why do I put myself through this? I chose to do more schooling.. I must be insane .