Adventures of a College Sophomore

I am not going to lie and say that chemistry doesn't bother me. It is by far my least favorite thing to do. It only holds my attention for a little while before my mind wonders. I understand it and how to do things, but I have a problem remembering all the things I need to. Like the names of the elements, their symbols, and all the rules. I can tell how to do most of those things, but I can't always apply them. Well, knowing we had a test coming up, I studied all weekend and tried my best to review all the material. I took the test and I felt like I had done okay. Well, I was way off. I have never recieved a grade lower then a B on anything, and now I was staring at a D. I was baffled. So, I decided the best way to figure out how to improve was to schedule a meeting with my professor. I met with her and she told me that she didn't want this first test to discourage me and that she didn't want me to feel like the class was not for me. She told me I belonged there and all i needed to do was to adjust my study habits so that I retain the information better. Meeting with her made me feel a lot better about it. I know what I need to improve and I know I can go to her if i need anything at all.

I also had to experience my first time being sick without my mom there to take care of me. It was really weird to realize how much I miss the little things. I didn't feel well on friday, but of course I still went and hung out with my friends. Then, the next morning I woke up and I knew I had the flu. I still went and worked out, knowing that I probably shouldn't, stubborn me I did it anyway. I called my mom and she told me just to stay in bed, so I had a full house marathon and ate chicken noodle soup. I got through it but I realize how many little things my mom does for me.