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I woke up this morning grumbling. I haven't slept well the past couple nights; the persistent winds (which have finally died down) and excitement over flying home on Saturday have kept my mind wandering as I lie in bed.
I debated this morning over whether I should head to Portland at all for my final. Last night's e-mail in my student account said "travel only if safe to do so." I called Uncle Larry and asked him what the roads were like, and he told me I should be fine driving to Gateway. If I felt unsure about driving back home, I could carpool with him. I thanked him and continued watching the news.
I decided to call Dad and get his input as well, asking again about the Buick's traction feature. Rear-wheel-drive cars are not what you want to be driving in this weather, but when you press the Traction button to the right of the steering wheel, the Buick's wheels rotate independently of each other, allowing a better grip against snow. The news people of KGW kept stressing not to leave your home without snow chains and a plan.
While talking with Dad, KGW FINALLY showed a scene of 205. 205 was clear, traffic moving smoothly, so Dad encouraged I go ahead and go to the college. He suggested I just come home if I felt the weather was getting too unpleasant.
Well, the drive up to Gateway was fine. It started getting really snowy only two exits prior to Gateway, but boy, they were huge flakes. The MAX was very warm, though, and I enjoyed watching the snow fall from inside it.
When I got to AIPD, I went into the Student Commons and saw none of my close friends. I walked into 307 (where my final was supposed to take place), and nobody was in the room. I saw a backpack, but that was it. I wandered around the halls for a bit before settling in the room to look over my notes. Only two of my classmates showed up; one left after seven minutes or so. I went ahead and ventured to 309 to turn in my Character & Object Design maquette, assignment book, and DVD of scanned files; Za was in the room and liked my maquette. Nick described it as a cross between Rafiki and Mufasa. XD I'll update with photos soon!
I went to the second floor to check my student account in one of the open labs. I ran into another one of my classmates, who told me that the final was canceled. Amy, our teacher, was not able to make it in. (I'd checked my account before leaving this morning, but last night's message was still the newset.) I thanked her for letting me know and told my other classmate in the room that the final was canceled, and all we had to do was turn in the CD with our projects on it. Score!
Called Dad again, and he had good news: Mom just got a raise, and Dad's SS is back up to what it was before he stopped getting benefits for me and Cammy. Things are going wonderfully.
On top of that good news, Grandma Jo's surgery on her liver yesterday was successful, and her doctor feels certain that the cancer has been completely removed. I am so relieved and SO, SO happy for Grandma! She's a trooper. She still has many more happy years ahead of her.
Called Dad yet again (man, I'm repetitive!) once I got to Gateway and reported that 205 was clear and traffic still moving at the speed limit. I got home, listened to four messages on the phone (three of which were from Aunt Pam, asking me to let the dogs out), let Honey and Sarah out and walked down the driveway to close the gate, then warmed up inside with a tasty wrap and a large mug of honey vanilla chamomile tea. Snuggling with Harley was nice, too.
Aunt Pam got home around 4:08. I let her know I wasn't ignoring her calls and explained that I'd actually gone to school today, only to learn that my final had been canceled. She said that the college should communicate better with its students, haha! :D
With all that typed....
FINALS ARE FUCKIN' OVER!!!
And I am in a great mood.
Love to you all! <333
I debated this morning over whether I should head to Portland at all for my final. Last night's e-mail in my student account said "travel only if safe to do so." I called Uncle Larry and asked him what the roads were like, and he told me I should be fine driving to Gateway. If I felt unsure about driving back home, I could carpool with him. I thanked him and continued watching the news.
I decided to call Dad and get his input as well, asking again about the Buick's traction feature. Rear-wheel-drive cars are not what you want to be driving in this weather, but when you press the Traction button to the right of the steering wheel, the Buick's wheels rotate independently of each other, allowing a better grip against snow. The news people of KGW kept stressing not to leave your home without snow chains and a plan.
While talking with Dad, KGW FINALLY showed a scene of 205. 205 was clear, traffic moving smoothly, so Dad encouraged I go ahead and go to the college. He suggested I just come home if I felt the weather was getting too unpleasant.
Well, the drive up to Gateway was fine. It started getting really snowy only two exits prior to Gateway, but boy, they were huge flakes. The MAX was very warm, though, and I enjoyed watching the snow fall from inside it.
When I got to AIPD, I went into the Student Commons and saw none of my close friends. I walked into 307 (where my final was supposed to take place), and nobody was in the room. I saw a backpack, but that was it. I wandered around the halls for a bit before settling in the room to look over my notes. Only two of my classmates showed up; one left after seven minutes or so. I went ahead and ventured to 309 to turn in my Character & Object Design maquette, assignment book, and DVD of scanned files; Za was in the room and liked my maquette. Nick described it as a cross between Rafiki and Mufasa. XD I'll update with photos soon!
I went to the second floor to check my student account in one of the open labs. I ran into another one of my classmates, who told me that the final was canceled. Amy, our teacher, was not able to make it in. (I'd checked my account before leaving this morning, but last night's message was still the newset.) I thanked her for letting me know and told my other classmate in the room that the final was canceled, and all we had to do was turn in the CD with our projects on it. Score!
Called Dad again, and he had good news: Mom just got a raise, and Dad's SS is back up to what it was before he stopped getting benefits for me and Cammy. Things are going wonderfully.
On top of that good news, Grandma Jo's surgery on her liver yesterday was successful, and her doctor feels certain that the cancer has been completely removed. I am so relieved and SO, SO happy for Grandma! She's a trooper. She still has many more happy years ahead of her.
Called Dad yet again (man, I'm repetitive!) once I got to Gateway and reported that 205 was clear and traffic still moving at the speed limit. I got home, listened to four messages on the phone (three of which were from Aunt Pam, asking me to let the dogs out), let Honey and Sarah out and walked down the driveway to close the gate, then warmed up inside with a tasty wrap and a large mug of honey vanilla chamomile tea. Snuggling with Harley was nice, too.
Aunt Pam got home around 4:08. I let her know I wasn't ignoring her calls and explained that I'd actually gone to school today, only to learn that my final had been canceled. She said that the college should communicate better with its students, haha! :D
With all that typed....
FINALS ARE FUCKIN' OVER!!!
And I am in a great mood.
Love to you all! <333
