Madison Monroes

I only need to take nine hours next semester to finish my degree in Management Information Systems. However, I’d like to stay a full time which means I need to take 12 hours. At least I need to start the semester with 12 hours. I don’t really wanna take anything too difficult or stressful, so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what I should take next semester. I figure I have a few options:

1. Take some easy, low-level class with little homework.
2. Take a few UFM classes like fencing or underwater basket weaving. (I just know someone will suggest Ballroom Dancing.)
3. Take a slightly more challenging class that I’ll really enjoy. (How the hell do you know ahead of time if you’ll enjoy a class?)
4. Retake finance and see if I can get an A. This option isn’t looking likely for a couple reasons. One, I hated finance and have no real desire to do it again. Two, as of now it’s my only B (I know, you all hate me…shh) but that seems likely to change after my performance on my first tests this semester, which would make retaking it completely pointless.
5. Enroll in whatever and drop it after a week or two, taking it easy in my last semester at K-State. (Is that dishonest?)

Anyway, I’m looking for serious feedback here, so if anyone has thoughts on what I should do next semester, leave me comments. I enroll in about a week and a half, so the sooner I figure it out the better I’ll feel.

Ahh, new Simple Plan on the Radio. Gotta love it. I’ll save that for my next post.

It’s gonna be a busy weekend. I’ve got page layouts to design for my group project and most of our second assignment still to program, not to mention the probably inevitable homework that will be coming my way in class today.

The football gods decided to place the OU game smack in the middle of my shifts on Saturday, meaning I get to give up yet more hours. Anyone wanna trade? Wait…I don’t think any CAs read this. Dylan, you don’t count.

Only one thing remains constant: Thursday night will not be spent doing homework! Come eight o’clock (or so), I put everything away and do something fun. Can’t I just skip the rest of today?

Yeah, the quality of this post is lacking. Sorry it sucks. Maybe I’ll have time for a good one in the next few days. Or maybe not. Don’t hold your breath.

Still waiting on that email.

Currently Playing: Black Eyed Peas – Where is the Love?

What’s wrong with the world mama?
People living like ain’t got no mamas
I think the whole world’s addicted to the drama
Only attracted to the things that bring you trauma
Overseas yeah we tryin’ to stop terrorism
But we still got terrorists here livin’
In the USA the big CIA the Bloodz and the Crips and the KKK
But if you only have love for your own race
Then you only leave space to discriminate
And to discriminate only generates hate
And if you hatin’ you’re bound to get irate
Yeah madness is what you demonstrate
And that’s exactly how anger works and operates
You gotta have love just to set it straight
Take control of your mind and meditate
Let your soul gravitate to the love y’all

People killing people dying
Children hurtin’ you hear them crying
Can you practice what you preach
Would you turn the other cheek?
Father Father Father help us
Send some guidance from above
Cause people got me got me questioning
Where is the love?

We should be leaving in a few minutes. Don’t have time to write a whole lot, but I’m getting a little anxious. This weekend should be a nice break from all the tests and projects though. Wish me luck. Some details when I get back.

So this post was originally going to be about how I felt pretty good about my Quant Management test yesterday when I left, but that kind of got overshadowed when I checked the scores for my two tests last week. One low B, one low C. Definitely not my best work, and not the way I was hoping to start off this semester’s tests. What makes it a little more annoying is that this semester I’ve probably been making the biggest effort of my college career to actually be ready for class and tests. I’ve actually been reading (most) everything required for class and I’ve studied more this semester than most all of last semester. Apparently it’s not enough. (Suck)

Now I know some people reading this would be thinking, “so he got a B and a C on two tests; so what? That’s average and above average, what’s wrong with that?” Well, nothing. Except that I know I can do better. I’ve been doing better all my life and I didn’t suddenly become average. I’m not trying to sound egotistical or arrogant, but the fact is I know that I’m capable of A’s, and so when I don’t get them I feel like I’ve let myself down. Now, of course, life will go on. I won’t beat myself up over it, but it’s still annoying. And you can bet that I’ll study harder next time. The only thing that sucks about that is that I already feel like I don’t have time to do the things I want to do outside of class…lets take away a little more time. Boo. Hiss.

I’ve got one more test before Fall Break, so I guess that’s my chance to redeem myself. Speaking of break, I’m really looking forward to it. Four whole days with nothing school related, and I’m even leaving the state. I’m going to meet Amber’s parents for the first time, so I’m a little nervous but pretty excited at the same time. I hope I can live up to expectations.

Well, I’ve wasted enough time here. Back to work.

I’ve spent the last two hours at the Putnam desk, but unlike most late night shifts, this one has been a lot of fun. Amber, Hannah, and Noel have been here with me playing card games like Egyptian Rat Slap, BS, and now Spoons. I love my friends!

Currently Playing: Frou Frou

Edit: Yeah, we also played War. Gotta love it. Also gotta love Hannah knocking a spoon my way about every other time, even if it didn’t do me any good. I was first out.