. . . and I got an A- in the class (this was the one I actually enjoyed). So, that's not bad at all. That's one down, three to go. The worst two haven't ended yet, and won't until December. But still, it's an encouraging start.

I am probably going to see Across The Universe this Friday at the Kent Plaza theater. Anyone want to come along?

. . .apparently went well. I got a 94/100. And now it's homecoming weekend. Yay!
Thanks for all the well wishes!

. . .and it's alternately terrifying and exciting. I love my apartment, but I'm just starting to absorb how much younger I am than most of the other graduate students. And my mother gets out of the Cleveland Clinic today, so I also have to schedule in my visits home along with all the stuff I need to get in line here. And I'm already $150 off- ( Read more... )

So, I've recently been rejected for the Meadville job (understandable, as I'm only going to be here for the summer) and found out that the Cambridge job is really a volunteer position marketed as a job. It will still be good experience, but makes my father angry because "gas is too expensive for charity". So I may have to cut way back on my ( Read more... )

Yep, I graduated ( Read more... )

First, I had a fabulous time camping in Burr Oak state park on Saturday. It was lovely, despite the need for firewood piracy and lack of any condiments for our charred meat products. I had forgotten how much fun camping really was, and I am so grateful for the boy scouts who showed a new friend Jannette and I a fabulous time in spite of the rain. ( Read more... )

I've been "tentatively admitted" to Kent State pending my final transcripts! I have a future! Hooray!
Now if I could just get my recommendations for the Clarion application . . .

            I’m actively supporting an initiative to include gender expression and identity in our college’s non-discrimination policy. What this involved today was going directly from my morning class to sit at a table in the union and harangue passing students to devote 10 seconds to signing a preprinted statement of support.  I printed the ( Read more... )

I'm proud of something I did today.
Today, I acted with honor and integrity.
Today, I stood up for what I believed in.
Today, I said something that needed to be said.
Today, I had balls, a backbone, and chutzpah.
Today, I did not cry after budgeting.
Today, I am proud to be me.