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Lots of stuff going on in the Saga that is My Life.

I'm done with vertebrate histology right now, I haven't looked at the lab exam mark and I took the final on Friday. My primary concern at this point is my Plant Histology Final. Exam on the lecture component is at 7PM (about 8 hours from now) and the exam on the Lab component is on Thursday. I thought I had an explainatory meeting today and tommorow, turns out it's tommorow and Wednesday, which throws a real wrench into my plans at this point. I came to my campus early today only to finally realize I had mixed up the date, but now i'm just making the most of it and staying in the library to study until the exam tonight.

I also have the lab exam on Thursday to worry about, I haven't really studied much for it for several reasons. I was focused on Vertebrate Histology and on the Plant Histology lecture final, since it counts for more of my mark. On top of that, I have to finish packing for Cuba and buy some things at the mall. My parents took old clothes and dad bought cheap t-shirts and toothpaste to give to the locals, they're grateful for clothes and toiletries since even though they're available in the stores down there, they're way out of range for the average Cuban to buy.

In aspects of personal art, I also finished and submitted my art piece for Kumaguro and I won the contest, mainly because I was the only entrant even though she had about 10 e-amils expressing interest. My suit of armor is nearly done (well, the underbody anyways), I've used a lot or wrappit, I've also finished the first part of the ANBU mask I was doing. But I don't know when I can get back to work on them, since my Plant Histology Lab Exam is on Thursday I have to get to the airport to leave for Cuba on Saturday at 2:30 AM. My strategy is to sleep in on Friday and not go to bed at night.

My plans to make an AMV are on hold, so is my hopes of landing a job right now. Just too many things to worry about. Hopefully the volunteer work I signed up for will pad out my resume. I'd just like to say to all those undergrads out there going into the sciences that being a Biology major, you're in for a rude shock. Everyone in their first year wants to do med school, until you realize the astronomical tuition and your chances of getting in without insanely excellent marks aren't good. You have to consider other options, because there is very little that a Bio major can do with just an undergrad B.Sc. You have to do additional post secondary such as a Masters and PhD or career college. I'm currently looking at applying for Nursing, Teaching, Pharmocology, Lab Tech and other related courses that can help me get into a steady job.

And at this point, being on the verge of graduation in about a year's time, I really can't bother with a job unless it's actually related to my field of study or pays a decent amount. This is the point where my dad's good advice about "saving for a rainy day" has come to light as some of the best advice I ever got. I've squirreled away nearly every gift and paycheque I've ever had into my account and really haven't gotten any big ticket items like a trip or a car. Now I'm dipping into said savings for books, bus tickets and other things. I also have some money coming to me soon, bequeathed to my brother, sister and I as well as numerous cousins from a relative who passed on, and that's going right in the bank too. My dad finally got around to filling out the papers I needed for an investment account, now I need to bother him about actually investing something.

I finally sold my donation item, but I still haven't heard from the other girl who owes me 40$. She's struggling with a job and paying her bills and I can understand that, but she still owes me and she promised to pay it back. I complained to Moof and she's promised to help me, since she talks to her more then I do. I didn't feel right about dragging Moof into this mess, but I really want that money. I also recently ordered a University textbook off the internet for half the price they offer in the bookstores. I don't know if it comes with a solutions manual though, have to ask the seller, but so far so good.