I never thought I would hear the word, “Niiiiice” come out of my mouth in response to a 78%.
However, I did not study for my most recent organic chemistry exam.
Both are things that are completely uncharacteristic of me… but at the same time, considering my situation, I figure a C in the lecture is a win/win situation.
Worst case scenario, I can take the class over. I’m made a B in last year’s lab, and I will have made an A in this year’s lab. Laboratory stuff is fun, hands on, and totally enthralling. Plus I can raise my grade through writing awesome research papers. I love labs. (Never thought those words would come out of my mouth, either!)
So the game plan is this:
Study hard for the ACS (that’s American Chemical Society) final exam, which will be held on May 15th. Also, I need to write two questions for my lab final on May 13th. After I’ve taken those exams, I can focus on writing my two research papers, for which I’ve been gracefully given an extended deadline. I *will* make it through this semester, however flailingly. In spite of a reckless appearance (much like Bad Yoga Bob), I’m holding it all together surprisingly well. And this will NOT be the end of the world, as much as I questioned that two weeks ago.
I’ve run my scenario past a professional, and she commended me as well. It’s no wonder I’ve been having anxiety– I’m experiencing some significant stress… but she gave me some helpful tools to combat it. And one can never have too many tools in the handbag of mental wellness.
All in all, I feel good. I feel like I can do this, and do it well. I feel like I will have no issues with organic chemistry and the MCAT because I can certainly get some help between now and then… and I have at least one friend (and several Kaplan classes) that give me an advantage in revisiting the material.
I am a tiny bit concerned about my FAFSA stuff– but I’m sure I’ll figure that out, too. Basically, I think I maxed out my financial aid allowance, and am $43 K in debt, and still have several years before I’ll earn my bachelors & pre-requisites.
Alas, I’m going to figure that chicken out, too. Ultimately, I cannot be stopped, persuaded, re-directed. This is what I’m doing, and I will freaking figure out all the paths I can take to get there, and that’s just how it rolls.
I will get through this rough path, and I will look back and say, “Hey, Universe, that wasn’t so bad, **next time try harder!!!!**” BWAHAHAHAAHA.
Not really. I’d rather the rest of my life come easily.
*nods*
So mote it be. *?*
3 Responses to “C is for Carbanion”
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May 9th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Whoa!Organic chemistry was my most favorite subject when i was in high school and it still is. Sadly, i don’t study it any more. I am filled with nostalgia when i think about the days i actually “invented” compounds giving them funny names!I was a whiz in Org chem back then!hmmmmmm, i loved this post!Posts that make us look back in nostalgia are always great, right!Reminiscing such things always makes my day!
I have done all my exams great, so far and guess what? there’s only one remaining and i can’t wait for the exams to get over!Yahoo![:D]
May 9th, 2008 at 10:35 am
You took organic chemistry in _high school_?
Well, this explains some things. American schools consider organic chemistry to be an advanced chemistry college class. If we had learned this in high school, life would have been easier– because it’s so much like a different language!
Good luck with your exams! I have two left!! Eeeee!!! (oh and then two papers to write)
May 9th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
No, actually. Biology was my major in high school. Had physics, math and chemistry as allied subjects. I had inorganic, physical and organic chemistry in one book and of the three, i just love(d) or chem. Mine was no too advanced though. Just the basic elements with some of their properties was what i learnt.
Well, how i got into electronics is a different story!:)
Anyhow,education is given very much importance in India. You can’t survive without a decent education here!(not literally speaking but still this is the fact)There’s so much pressure from the society and not more people opt for conventional courses. Most indians are technical.