Random Ramblings of a Panicky Blonde

I've always hated this part...

Wow... It's been such a long time since I've posted, it feels like so much has happened, when, in reality, not all that much has changed, even though it has (I know I'm talking in riddles again). For starters, I moved into my dorm at Valpo four weeks ago this Saturday. My roommate and I get along really well- she's a shy, quiet, loner and I'm me. We let the other do her thing and mind our own business. While I would like to get to know her better, I don't mind that we're not best buddies. It could be a heck of a lot worse- I hear some of my friends' horror stories and celebrate that Amanda and I are not at each other's throats. Yes, even moving out of my house will not allow me to escape the "Rachael and Amanda" couple. *sigh*

Anywayz, as I sure this surprises oh so many of you, I LOVE my classes. College classes are much more fun than those in high school. The only class I have to complain about is Comparative Politics- it's so boring and I hear the tests are HORRIBLE!!! Oh well, I'll just face those when the time comes. But Chemistry and Calculus are both pretty easy right now (this is prolly because I took them both last year, but whatever, I'll take what I can get). And, while my CORE (it's kind of like an English/Lit course, but we're not supposed to call it that) teacher is kind of flighty, the class is awesome. Amanda (yes, another one) and I sit in the back, BS our way through the whole class, and make fun of the class' difficultly level (or lack thereof). Not only are my classes cool, but my actual schedule rocks- full of plenty of breaks and none of those early morning classes. And yet, I'm still done by 3 (except Thursday).

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Chem 10:10-11
Calc 11:50-12:40
CORE 2-2:50

Tuesday
Comparative Politics 9:45-11
CORE 2-2:50

Thursday
Comp. Polit. 9:45-11
Calc Lab 12-1:45
Chem Lab- 2-5

The only day I truly have issues with is Thursday- 5 hours of labs straight. Which also means that I have two complete lab reports due every Thursday. Not fun. Especially my first Thursday when I freaked out and decided I was going to drop out right then and there. That week, however, I was slightly under the weather and got all worked up because I thought I had no idea what was going on when I really just needed to relax (NO WAY!) and think about things instead of panicking. Currently I'm slightly more under control- however we need to remember we're talking about me. :)

The only class I haven't had yet is Pre-Med Colloquim (I have no idea how to spell that...), and that's only an hour-long lecture from someone in the medical field who speaks about what they do. All I have to do is show up and listen every other Monday, but I can do that.

I also have this nasty habit of suddenly joining clubs and taking on responsibilities without even knowing how I did it. I am now part of Union Board, the Ballroom Dancing Club (and I may be competing, not quite sure on that yet), and Habitat for Humanity. Next week I'm trying out for the Dance Ensamble, I'm volunteering at Cafe Manna, and somehow I became the President of my dorm. Still not quite sure how that happened...

I guess what I'm trying to say is I love college, I love being a biochem major, I love my classes, and I love being busy and not too stressed out. :)

Lessons I've Learned While in College:
1) Easy Mac is still ok to eat after leaving it uncooked sitting in water for 45 minutes (it only looks gross).
2) Having soup cans randomly roll around on 30 is a VERY BAD IDEA!!!
3) Squeaky cheese exists, but don't call it that in front of Wisconsinites. Apparently it's actually called cheese curds, even though it is squeaky cheese.
4) Forgetting to eat (say... if you happen to study right through lunch and breakfast) is another BAD IDEA!
5) It's easy to end up on committees without knowing what just happened.
6) The world might end because the Malcontents broke up.
7) Always turn the dorm key opposite the way you initially want to.
8) You can be at the top of your hardest class and still be outsmarted by a garbage bag.
9) Caramel corn ricecakes taste better heated.
10) Every Meredith needs her Faith.

"You are a child of the universe, and as much as the stars, the sun, and the moon you deserve to be here..."

posted by Rachael @ 11:57 PM