Jeez, I was beginning to worry a bit! See, my job eligibility is directly tied to my GPA…which is a fantastic way to drive your stress level through the roof. Basically if I don’t get a 3.2, I get one semester to bring it up or lose my job. Nothing like becoming a broke college student again to motivate you eh?
These past few days were a bit nerve wracking because I had 2 of my grades in, and I needed a B+ or better in my final class to get the required GPA. While I was very certain I had an A in the class going into the final, it was difficult not to let the “what-if” scenarios play out. “What if I bombed the final?” “What if my professor suddenly doesn’t like me anymore?”…And many other similar questions. Needless to say, my fears were just nerves, because I got an A+ in the class :) (Seriously, A+? That’s so crazy! Whatever happened to a good old fashioned 4.0 being the highest?)
Now I feel a whole lot better, like my break can actually start…now that I have job security for another semester. I really can’t wait until I have my MSEE and actually have benefits and the whole nine yards. That’ll be the day.
In an attempt to divert your attention from the fact that I have no pictures to accompany today’s blog post, I give you a lovely picture of M Mountain (found on Flickr) with a slight dusting of snow. For my non-college buddy readers, my former school New Mexico Tech sits at the base of M Mountain. Snow is a rare sight in Socorro (this picture was taken in 2005, and I don’t think there’s been that much snow since then), so all the students pretty much go crazy when it falls. Classes are ditched, whiskey flasks are filled and sleds abound on the slopes of the golf course. Ah, the college days.
I figured a picture of snow was fitting, since Albuquerque has yet to be doused in it as the weatherman has been predicting. The ominous clouds lurking overhead have proved to be somewhat impotent thus far, but all that could still change. (And I hear there’s some snow on the West Side.) Here’s hoping that maybe Sandia Peak might actually have a decent winter this year.
In knitting news, I’ve come to the realization that The Project That Shall Not Be Named will definitely not be done for Christmas. I suppose it’ll be gifted still on the needles with a picture of the final product. At least I got a few other things for said recipient to open. I suppose I should start gigantic projects like this more than 2 months out in the future huh? Oh well, it’s the thought that counts…
Finally, I just want to say thanks to everyone for making my special Snow Angels yarn a success! I sold all but one skein, which I decided to keep for myself as an early gift. It’s just so lovely, I couldn’t resist. So thanks, you guys are awesome, and enjoy your yarn!
5 Minutes Later:
hey, I’ll take what we can get, even if it is lame.
I stand corrected. I looked out the window and got a lovely surprise! The clouds have decided to flex their muscles and give us some snow. Yay! Maybe we’ll have a white Christmas after all ;)
