Worth the Candle

Okay...so maybe not as dramatic as that sounds, but it feels like it. I am SICK of school. That may sound completely normal, but think about it again. This is me. I went to preschool early, then I begged to go to kindergarten, then I was upset because they didn't teach me to read early enough, I was excited for high school, then excited for college classes in high school and then excited for real college. Now, after the almost 15 years that I have been in school, I am so over it. The teachers and the classes and the being nice to the people in the classes so you can get a hold of them if you need help and the tests and the homework and any other crap you can think of. Yeah, I'm way done. Unfortunately, I still have another 2 1/2 years of school, so I'm going to have to get over myself. I've also decided to take at least one summer course which probably won't help, but it's kind of a must. I know, I should be grateful that I get to go to school and happy that I am doing what I want to be doing and all that jazz, but sometimes, it just sucks. Period.

On a happier note, I am finished with four of 14 regular weeks so only 20 more days of actually attending class. That is a happy thing. I've also found a means to stay here this summer (hopefully). I am currently in the process for applying for a summer ra job/medieval conference job. I would get free housing in the dorms and a paycheck, so I'm hoping that works out.

I've also met several of my housemates for next year. They all seem really great. One of them is my best friend down here and she and the rest of them are on the gymnastics team. It will be interesting living in a house of gymnasts for sure! :) Ira and I went to their first home meet. It was pretty amazing!! Our team is pretty good and it's fun to watch them live.

Also, working in the rare books room only gets better and better. The girls I work with are super great. I love work! I think this is another reason I am having so much trouble liking school. I love work, I get paid for work, I go to work and come home and don't have any homework. I don't see the downside! Anyway, the girls I work with (Staci and Avery) and I have gone rock climbing together and someday soon I think we're going to go to Staci's and cook yummy food! Staci has also offered me her babysitting job for after she graduates (after this summer). I have yet to meet the kids, but I think it would be nice to babysit again. It's three kids, but they are 9, 7, and 4. That means no diapers and no bottles! Plus, Kalamazoo moms pay pretty well :) and I'm sure they have a microwave!

Ira left my room today thinking I was going to do homework for a while (and I did! I read some Spanish and took some notes), but when he came back I was watching Anastasia and coloring in my Princess and the Frog coloring book. I tried to talk my way out of it saying that I was color coding my notes and the movie pertained to my Spanish readings, but he didn't really believe me! :)

So, as of right now I am counting down until Spring Break. All of my weekends are pretty fun until then (next weekend is the jazz show and the next Mom and Lucas are coming to visit), so I've just got to get through the Mondays and Wednesdays that kick my butt. Only 6 more yucky days to get through until Spring Break!!!! :D

Sorry this was such a negative post : I'm working through a negativity phase currently. Thanks for sticking with me!