In the blink of an eye . . .

Does anyone really believe that I wrote THIS two and a half years ago already?  

No?  

Me neither . . . 

Does anyone really believe that I did it?  

. . . I'm struggling with that one, too.  

Ich erlerne Deutsches.

I'm sure I probably butchered that title. Well, Babelfish did, that is. I only just finished my first week of class! I can't translate that on my own yet!

I'm both really excited and really nervous about learning German. Why am I nervous, you ask? Because in the class in order to demonstrate what I've (not) learned, I have to speak German OUTLOUD in front of the entire class. See, I suffer from a condition commonly known as Mindus Blankus. When I'm put on the spot, my mind goes blank, and rather than responding to the question 'Wie heißen Sie?' with 'Ich heiße Corry', I instead reply with 'uhhh . . . um . . . what was the question again?'

We've only had 4 class meetings so far, and I'm sure I'll start to get over my stage fright. I think.

I told Joe how I was feeling, and he replied with "Oh, I spent the entire semester feeling nervous in class!'

Oh. Great.

I am pretty excited though. In order to help me learn more quickly, I changed my phone's language to German. I discovered today, however, that it means that the auto-correct feature that is supposed to help reduce my typos is in German, as well . . . and since I'm typing in English, it thinks most of my words are spelled wrong! So I have to type even more slowly so I can stop it from auto-correcting.

So, those of you whom I text or email often, don't be surprised if my messages are written in Germenglish.

:P

That's all for today, folks! I'm off to the science lab to do my Geology lab assignment, and then my first week back at school will be concluded . . . and I feel GREAT!

School

My first day of my second year of college starts in precisely 9 hours.  

I can't freaking wait.  

Strangely enough, the 'I'm giddy like a school-girl' saying is quite fitting at the moment! 

4 months from now I'll be able to converse with you a little in German (Elementary German I), discuss rocks and plate tectonics (perhaps in German? :P ) (Environmental Geology),  analyze your personality (Personality Psychology), tell you all about polynomials (Intermediate Algebra), all while absorbing some of the leadership skills I'll need to make it in my intended field (Leadership Development Studies).  

Man, I love school!  

Mama, what's vacation?

Ok, so I know I'm 26, and I've been out of high school for some time now . . . the prospect of 'summer vacation' should be a distant memory for me.  

However, since starting college last fall, and being crazy busy for 9 months straight, I found myself anticipating summer 'vacation' more and more all spring long, regardless of the fact that I'd be taking summer classes.  

I still somehow had it in my head that the summer would be more laid back.  

Boy was I wrong.  This summer has been busier than the school year was, by far.  I don't have time to rest.  Today is a good example.  I worked from 8-4:30 in the financial aid office today (the day before tuition is due), then immediately drove to Target where I worked 5-11.  

I'M TIRED!!!!  I have things I need to do tonight.  (it's already midnight) . . . I have a big day tomorrow . . . but I need sleep, and I have no time to do them!!! 

So now, I find myself more and more eagerly anticipating the start of the fall semester . . . my 18 credit hour semester.  It just sounds so . . . relaxing! 

Someone told me today that they think I'm nuts . . . I think I agree! 

Life is Cuh-RAZY!

I haven't really had time to post anything lately. It's been a very busy summer. So, a very (VERY) quick summary:

Still working like a mad-woman, while going to school at the same time.

Nicole came home from the hospital, 7 months after her accident, on July 3rd. It's so amazing to have her home. :)

BOTH of Natalie's baby showers are done and overwith (not sure I talked about that here, just in case she ever came over here to read). 6 weeks until Baby Cayden is due. I can't wait. :)

Natalie, Josh, and I are going to see Wicked in Chicago this weekend . . . it's her early birthday gift from me. I'm looking forward to being in the city again more than actually seeing Wicked (not that I don't want to see it . . . I just REALLY miss the city!)

Oh, and some really good news from today . . .

. . . are you ready?

I GOT ANOTHER SCHOLARSHIP!!!! $1000 for the upcoming school year. :) I'm tickled pink. :)

That's all for now. I'll update more when I have a chance. (and it may be a while)