Classes

Hey there everyone!

Today started out a bit fuzzy -literally. All my clothes had lint on them from the dryer. Ohwell, good times. Today, in my Political Science class, we talked about the differences between a few political orientations, such as libertarianism, liberalism, conservatism, and the populists. It was very interesting to explore the different ways of looking at things politically.

After class, I headed off to study near the bookstore. Sometimes I find that the library can be too quiet and that the cafeteria can be too loud. So, i found a comfortable sofa, and set up camp there for about 45 minutes. I received a call from my brother, and we decided to go to lunch.

After much debate, we finally decided to hit up the "Red Rock Cafeteria". The salad bar at the cafeteria is always a decent choice, and they have some really good toppings there. After slapping together a delicious meal, my brother and I sat down and ate. Just as we were finishing, this horrid smell came pluming down the hallway... It smelled like a dairy farm, with a hint of extra-sour.

Finally, after sitting through the stench of who-knows-what, we parted ways and I went to my Chemistry class.

In chemistry, we had a class discussion on water fluoridation, and were split into groups. Half the class proposed reasons to support water fluoridation, and the other half (the half i was on) needed to propose reasons to oppose water fluoridation and rebuttal the supporters claims.

After a lengthy and heated debate, we wrote a few paragraphs describing our own research and support for our side of the debate.

After class, I walked over to the Public Relations building, and now, here I am, words and all.

I have a few tests this week, and i have a paper due next week. Hopefully, this week goes by slow enough to get things done, and fast enough to forget the endless nights of reading and writing.

You look like I need a day off...

Well, hello again.

Last week was a week worth remembering to forget. Actually, it wasn't that bad -for me. I was woken up at 4:15 am routinely; my girlfriend is suffering from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (for all you soon to be med students this simply means an ear that wont "pop" because of "stuff" clogging up an inner-ear drainage tube) which causes headaches, earaches, dizziness, disorientation, sensitivity to sound, and a bunch of other really horrible symptoms.

I stumbled around the house looking for my "rice sock" (a make-shift heating pad made by putting rice into a sock). After locating the rice sock in the dimly lit bedroom, I put it in the microwave and placed it on my girlfriends ear to help reduce pain and to loosen up the mucus buildup.

Learn how to make a rice sock here. Of course, I knew how to before this article.

I attend my POLS 1100 class at 10 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Friday's lecture was decent. We learned about Institutions. A girl that sits next to me was amazed to find out that gambling is illegal here in Utah, and had a hard time wrapping the idea that beer sales were prohibited on Sunday in 80% of our state.

After class, I drove home to check on the love of my life. She was doing ok. So I made her so bruch (waffles, eggs, bagels, orange juice, milk, applesauce, and love). I had about an hour to hang out, and then it was time to jet off to my CHEM 1010 class. We learned about the structure of elements - we also played with beans (using the varying been color and size to represent Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons).

After class on friday, I went to go sign my W-4. That's right! Those nice folks down at PR hired me! I realized I didn't have my Social Security Card; I thought I had lost it years ago. I went to the Social Security office and waited for an hour just to get told that what I needed wasn't printing out from the computers. So, I ordered a new card anyways and left. I called my mother in a last desperate attempt at finding my papers. She told me to check at her house, and i found my SSC, Birth Certificate, and Passport. I was relieved. I went back to meet with the really nice lady that was having me sign forms. After that, I ran home. By this time, I am just pooped.

I took it easy for the weekend, taking 3 tests; 1 political science test, 1 CPT (college placement test), and my philosophy test. I did well on all of them -thank goodness.

Second week, first blog

Hello there everyone, and welcome to my blog.

The hustle and bustle of the first week has subsided, and in it's wake has left an increased sense of direction for the newer students and a renewed motivation for all students alike.

This morning I woke up, and began my usual routine of wash, munch, and dash. Luckily, I was dashing to an interview with the awesome folks of the Public Relations department of the school.

Now, i'm studying in the library, catching up on some logic and reasoning for my Philosophy 1250 class.

After that, I will be headed to an excruciating 2.5 hours of math (it's not really that bad although they could maybe get the seasons right in the math building. Seems like the hot air blows in the summer and the AC is on during the winter). Anyhow, that should get me up-to-date from the long weekend we just had.

Hopefully, after the day is done, my girlfriend and I will head off to Springdale (a really really awesome town at the mouth of Zion Canyon) to enjoy some dinner.

Tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity to do my best -also, a chance to wear that new shirt i just bought.

Anyways, thanks for reading.