More good grades. Shit yeah, son.
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arkratirmaI got a pleasant surprise in 19th & 20th Century Art today: I scored 99% on my midterm! I did the extra credit, which helped make up for some of the main questions I missed. I flailed in class when I saw my grade.
There was an unscheduled evacuation today; I'm still not sure why. The third floor apparently wasn't notified, is what I heard... which would be horrific if we'd truly had an emergency.
Lots of fun with Grace and Melissa today. Hung out with them before class and after class (during which time Jacob joined us).
I'd e-mailed Liz, my department director, last night about setting up an appointment for registration; my message was returned to me. I went to her office today to attempt an impromptu appointment, but there was a note on her door explaining that she was out sick. I'm just going to meet her in person on Monday.
See, there's a new rule in registration at AIPD: you can only register online if you apply for 15 credits. If you apply for 12 (which is still full-time) or less, you have to stand in line and wait at the college.
It's fucking ridiculous, but it's given Aurora an excuse to host a "registration sleepover" on Sunday. :D Grace, Whit and I will be there. I'll be sure to bring some snacks and perhaps a movie.
This past week was really nice. On Wednesday, Noodles & Company gave out free noodles to AIPD students, teachers, and faculty. I got my order to go, then met Melissa as she was leaving the college; we went back to Noodles, she got her lunch, and we hung out and drew silly things in our sketchbooks based on quotes from Old Greg.
After class, I gave Grace a ride to her bus stop in Oregon City (we got some groceries at the Freddie's at Gateway). I hesitated in the left-turn lane and this asshole behind me sped into the opposite lane and turned into Freddie's as I was trying to turn. GAH.
After I dropped Grace off, I took the Buick to Jiffy Lube for some needed services. I got an oil change, a 3-minute oil system clean (to help sweep out dirt and particles from the filter), a new air filter, transmission service, a tire rotation, and a fuel filter upgrade. It cost more than a pretty penny, but I feel damn good about continuing Grandpa's legacy of immaculate car care! I was at Jiffy Lube for about an hour and a half, so I called Mom and Dad and talked with them for a bit.
One of the guys working on my car (I forget his name, gah), kept popping his head inside the waiting room, mentioning the magazines, because I looked bored. He was a nice kid and asked if I was going to college; I said yes, and he asked my age. He's also twenty-one, but he thought I was a lot younger because he had to scrunch up into the car to move it for the tire rotation, ha.
Yesterday, after Quick Sketch, Aurora, Grace, Whit and I went to The Roxy for dinner. We sketched, geeked out, flailed, and had fun as always. Chris was working there and we got to talking about music (Grace mentioned picking three songs from the jukebox); I mentioned "classic alternative" and he really loved the term. He told me a bit about Danny Elfman's performance art group, The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo (which understandably later developed into Oingo Boingo), and that he heard Elfman's rendition of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" on Amazon. Awesome.
Well, that's enough blabbing. I really look forward to Sunday and I hope I can get my needed classes... even if EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM is going to be a night class. AUGH.
Time to watch Kung Fu Panda again! :D IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG SINCE I LAST WATCHED IT.
There was an unscheduled evacuation today; I'm still not sure why. The third floor apparently wasn't notified, is what I heard... which would be horrific if we'd truly had an emergency.
Lots of fun with Grace and Melissa today. Hung out with them before class and after class (during which time Jacob joined us).
I'd e-mailed Liz, my department director, last night about setting up an appointment for registration; my message was returned to me. I went to her office today to attempt an impromptu appointment, but there was a note on her door explaining that she was out sick. I'm just going to meet her in person on Monday.
See, there's a new rule in registration at AIPD: you can only register online if you apply for 15 credits. If you apply for 12 (which is still full-time) or less, you have to stand in line and wait at the college.
It's fucking ridiculous, but it's given Aurora an excuse to host a "registration sleepover" on Sunday. :D Grace, Whit and I will be there. I'll be sure to bring some snacks and perhaps a movie.
This past week was really nice. On Wednesday, Noodles & Company gave out free noodles to AIPD students, teachers, and faculty. I got my order to go, then met Melissa as she was leaving the college; we went back to Noodles, she got her lunch, and we hung out and drew silly things in our sketchbooks based on quotes from Old Greg.
After class, I gave Grace a ride to her bus stop in Oregon City (we got some groceries at the Freddie's at Gateway). I hesitated in the left-turn lane and this asshole behind me sped into the opposite lane and turned into Freddie's as I was trying to turn. GAH.
After I dropped Grace off, I took the Buick to Jiffy Lube for some needed services. I got an oil change, a 3-minute oil system clean (to help sweep out dirt and particles from the filter), a new air filter, transmission service, a tire rotation, and a fuel filter upgrade. It cost more than a pretty penny, but I feel damn good about continuing Grandpa's legacy of immaculate car care! I was at Jiffy Lube for about an hour and a half, so I called Mom and Dad and talked with them for a bit.
One of the guys working on my car (I forget his name, gah), kept popping his head inside the waiting room, mentioning the magazines, because I looked bored. He was a nice kid and asked if I was going to college; I said yes, and he asked my age. He's also twenty-one, but he thought I was a lot younger because he had to scrunch up into the car to move it for the tire rotation, ha.
Yesterday, after Quick Sketch, Aurora, Grace, Whit and I went to The Roxy for dinner. We sketched, geeked out, flailed, and had fun as always. Chris was working there and we got to talking about music (Grace mentioned picking three songs from the jukebox); I mentioned "classic alternative" and he really loved the term. He told me a bit about Danny Elfman's performance art group, The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo (which understandably later developed into Oingo Boingo), and that he heard Elfman's rendition of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" on Amazon. Awesome.
Well, that's enough blabbing. I really look forward to Sunday and I hope I can get my needed classes... even if EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM is going to be a night class. AUGH.
Time to watch Kung Fu Panda again! :D IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG SINCE I LAST WATCHED IT.
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Date: 2009-05-16 05:46 am (UTC)And crappy drivers suck. D:
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Date: 2009-05-16 07:03 am (UTC)The last time I took 15 credits was my second term at AIPD. Six terms ago. I can't handle that workload, especially now that I'm almost a junior. (I would be had I not failed one class and withdrawn a total of four times, but... live and learn, huh?)
Priority for students with more credits makes sense... financially, I guess. Seniors at AIPD get priority over everyone else as they're able to register earlier. Hurm. =P
UGH, YES. Crappy drivers are a load of bollocks. D:
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Date: 2009-05-16 04:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-05-16 08:02 pm (UTC)*flails* :3
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Date: 2009-05-16 08:56 am (UTC)How was the third floor not notified? Bizarre.
That is fucking ridiculous that you can't register online unless you're going to do 15 units. At Chico, I don't think it matters how many units you're going to attempt. Hopefully you won't get all night classes, but afternoon classes or something.
Classic alternative music ftw. Also, random note: Depeche Mode's A Pain I'm Used is so amazing. I know it's a couple years old, but I LOVES IT. :D
BUICK PICTURES. STAT.
And we need to have an epic phone conversation sometime soon. Just sayin'. Probably once I'm done with finals.
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Date: 2009-05-16 08:08 pm (UTC)I have no idea, but it really is bizarre. If we'd had a real emergency, that could have been disastrous.
That's the thing: apparently, the majority of summer classes at AIPD (at least for the upcoming term?) are night classes, with no other available time slot. But if I must take classes at night, I think summer is the best time to do so.
Classic alternative music FTFW! :D Eeeee yes, "A Pain I'm Used To" is a great kickoff to Playing the Angel. Remember when I brought it to your birthday party in 2005? Good times! :D
I SHALL POST SOME BUICK PICS (Buipics!) SOOOON, I SWEARS!
We do! When will you be done with finals?
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Date: 2009-05-17 05:37 am (UTC)It would for serious have been disastrous.
Oh weird. I blame the economy. Summer is probably the best time to take night classes.
:D I couldn't imagine it any other way. ;) I vaguely remember that. Good times indeed! :D
YOU BETTER. :| Buipics.
Well I'm done with tests Tuesday, but I have a final class Friday. Probably after Friday since during the week, I'm going to be busy with packing and seeing people.
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Date: 2009-05-22 06:37 am (UTC)BUUUUUIPIIIIIICS!
Yay! Perhaps Saturday would be a good time to call. I could hang out by the driveway like I did a couple weeks ago when the power went out and I wanted to talk with Mom and Dad. XD
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Date: 2009-05-23 07:38 am (UTC)That sounds like a good idea, but I'm not sure how much time I'll have since I have to pack and clean tomorrow.
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