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I love science!

…ok, seriously.

History and English have always been my thing. I like articulating myself in written form and enjoy classic literature more than most, but science?! Never on my list…

Perhaps it was ignorance or simply naivitee, but I the world of science just never seemed to pique my interest until now.

This summer I took Biological Anthropology and it totally blew my mind!

More than just learning new field-related vocabulary and dating techniques, I learned a lot about people in general:

1. 1. Regardless of who you are or where you’re from…some people cannot let go of their own pre-conceived ideas about things.

1. 2. The field of science…just like everything else is made up of people who invariably have their own egos and self-serving agendas.

1. 3. The media plays an enormous part in the public’s ignorance of certain things, and we don’t always do our own investigations for truth. (…do we?)

Now that I’m older I totally looove the glares that come from some 18 year old who wants me to stop asking questions.

Answer me this: "Where are YOU on the evolutionary chart?" Haha!

I start Summer semester in 2 weeks.

I didn’t post a thing during Spring semester because it was all such a blur! I had an evening class from 6:20 to 9:30 every Monday, an online class and a Tuesday/Thursday morning class.

I learned 2 important things last semester:

#1: I will NEVER take an evening class again if I can help it! The phrase “I’m too old for this sh**” comes to mind. I was nearly asleep on my feet by the end of each class.

#2: I will NOT take another online class if I can help it! Ugh…considering how much time I already spend on the computer, ADDING another mandatory few hours is nearly mind-melting. MIND MELTING! (I am reiterating so that your can form a mental image.) …you’re Welcome.

So it is after a whopping 3 weeks of “vacation” that I resume school for the Summer. I am taking another Anthropology class. Since my major is Sociocultural Anthropology, I am taking all my lower-level major prep as a part of my G.E. courses.

Also, in the Fall when I took Cultural Anthropolgy, my professor was a man whoo’s still actively in the field and so I am taking his Biological Anthro class this Summer.

Tip: This is a great way to build a relationship with a professor in order to learn more about the field, and your professor will come to know you and the quality of your work and be a valuable reference. You could even gain a lifelong mentor!

So, what is the Summer of Sacrifice?

Our Jeep is down for the count, and even when it’s running it only gets about 20 combined MPG. With gas prices where they are, and other craziness (which I’ll cover in a vlog) we have decided we just cannot afford to drive this car.

We want something with 30+ MPG and we are not going to drive until we can afford a car that is WORTH it!

That’s right….”Carless in San Diego” (haha)

This is going to make our lives a bit more complicated for a while, but once we are behind the wheel getting 35 MPG, we will be able to have SOOO many more fun family outings and dare I say even a road trip?

I will be in school this Summer 4 days a week, and luckily there’s a train stop right in front of my college. It’ll be an hour by public transportation each way, but I am actually thinking it might be nice to not have to drive and just be able to ride and relax & listen to musc or read.

I am going to get a jogging stroller & jog with munchkin to our local farmers market, and maybe we’ll get a cool red wagon to transport groceries. (We luckily live only a few blocks from Vons.)

It’s been 1 week so far and my little one and I have walked all over our city!

So far…so good, and I’m hoping for the best.

This won’t be a quick fix since as of yet we have a grand total of $0.00 in savings, but not driving for a few months will definitely allow for some saving to take place!

PHEW! *wipes brow*

It’s quite the undertaking, but the reward will be great & if not now….when?

So, I had an essay due yesterday that I didn’t know about until last Thursday!


…I churned out a 2 page paper in about 45 minutes

NICE.

• Constantly Check the syllabus! <–lesson learned

The good news is I’m a master procrastinator and there was no minimum length for the essay.


Getting a grade on this paper should be interesting. ‘History and Criticism of Photography’ is quite subjective and I would assume will be graded more on completion and attempt to actually analyze and provide my opinion.


I ended up with about 2 pages of solid info. I’m proud of myself because it’s been so long since I wrote an essay! I’m remembering what I love about school. I like to feel like I’ve proven myself on paper, and since I generally feel like I can’t fully get my point across I feel great!


In fact this week marks week 8 of 17 this semester. I’m pretty much halfway through my 1st semester and so far I feel good! I have 2 mid-terms next week, and Anthropology essay due in 2 weeks and pretty much from here on out it’s ‘get-down-to-business’ time!


I have been handling my school work and parenting pretty well so far and I really enjoy my days at school! I felt slightly guilty at first being away all day, but I am working towards a glorious goal that will make me better over-all!


By the way…here are the 2 images I wrote my essay on.


What do they make YOU feel? Anything?

Tuesday was my first day of school.


I’m going to our local community college, and to be honest…I’ve been so nervous!
I’m not really worried about the difficulty of the classes, or the people…I worry about myself and my ability to stick with this to the end.


I had started college, but I quit after finding out I was pregnant. After that, we moved so many times in the past 4 years that I couldn’t get resident tuition rates anywhere!


Now…I’m finally doing it!


Somewhere in between being a stay at home mom and becoming a working mom, I lost my mind. I’d forgotten the things that I used to do for me!


I never really liked school, but I love learning! I’m a geek….I have come to accept it and acknowledge the fact that I need this! I need to be in an environment where I’m learning and am able to challenge myself.


Being 23 I realize I’m on the lower end of the age spectrum when it comes to a community college, but I feel  a lot ‘older’ than classmates my age.


I am older! Maybe not physically but life has made me older…I think about everything so differently than they do and it’s evident even after a short conversation.


But the good thing is I’m setting reasonable goals!


I spent a lot of my teenage years setting unreachable goals, failing (inevitably) and then wallowing in my failure & self pitty.


..sad and ridiculous I know.


Setting goals I can reach…and then reaching them is going to feel great!


So…I pledge to YOU readers of my blog: I will do my absolute darnedest (including extra credit) not to get anything below a B- ever! …that’s reasonable right?


I’ll post my grades in December for all to see

Words of encouragement are greatly appreciated!