Sunday, January 25, 2009

Fast Forward!

Hey!  So it's been a while, eh?  Life's been busy since ringing in '09 Charleston-style.  Classes are now in full-swing, which is keeping me plenty busy.  My schedule is pretty intense with 20 credit hours, including...

Microbiology
Micro Lab
Anatomy/Physiology II
Anat/Phys Lab
Ethics
Sociology
Nutrition
World Religions

You are likely curious as to why I am taking such a strange assortment of classes, but it's all for good reason.  A few of these classes are specific to St. Louis U, UNC Chapel Hill, MUSC, and Johns-Hopkins, all of which are schools I've applied to for the accelerated BSN program.  Applications are all finally out the door...now comes the waiting game.  However, recently I found out that UNC lost $48 worth of transcripts - ridiculous - I was very deliberate in making sure I had the correct address, but no surprise.  This is clearly a common problem, so as frustrating as it is, I've had to round up a few more transcripts, and thankfully I had a few on reserve as extras.  I cannot tell you how time-consuming and tedious the entire process has been.  Crimeny!

The weather has been a bit chilly here for South Carolina standards, but fortunately no where near the conditions at home.  In fact, late last week there were "flurries" falling from the sky...So miniscule for any northerner to consider them actual flurries or "snow," but the locals were intruiged and excited nonetheless. 

This week kicks off the beginning of continuous assignments, tests, and quizzes from now until May.  Each of these classes require a good bit of time and lots of assignments are incorporated into each of the grades, thus making for lots of work outside class.  Must stay on my A-game and trudge through this last semester...Almost done!  The hard part is the fact that I've made some fantastic friends, and it's getting very close to a very fun time of year here in Charleston.  Saying "no" to social engagements is going to be a challenge!!

A special congrats to Scot and Amanda for welcoming their 3rd baby girl on January 14th!  Mom, Dad, baby, and big sisters are all doing wonderful.  I can NOT wait to meet baby Payton.  :)

So, here's to a brief update.  More to come again soon, and perhaps even some pictures!  Until next time....

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