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Crazy Busy and Happy Easter!

Posted by Jessica on April 4, 2010 at 10:45 pm in School, classes, life
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Yes, I’ve been crazy busy for the last few weeks. I’ve had two papers and a short story to write along with all the homework that I’ve been given by my other classes. It’s been hard to think of things to write for this place because although I haven’t been bored, nothing too interesting has happened. Just work and chilling out with friends.

I finished the short story and the unrevised version can be found here. Warning, there is harsh language and sexual situations.

Besides that, I have plans to go to MTAC this year. I’m going to have to be very good about my paychecks for the next few weeks. Luckily, my parents live just down the street from the con, so I can go home and eat, but I’m still shacking up in a hotel with whoever is going with us.

What else is there to mention? Oh! I’ve been looking at Grad school with MFA programs for Creative Writing. I’m seriously thinking about getting a Master’s, if not a Doctorate in Creative writing. I still want to become a teacher, but I want this dream too. I feel like it’s all attainable.

Well, that’s all for now. Happy Easter!

Super Busy

Posted by Jessica on February 11, 2010 at 3:23 pm in School, Work
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For the first time in my life, I ‘ve SUPER busy. I haven’t been this busy since last year when I was running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off trying to get my three papers done nad studying for a Japanese test at the time. Oh and if you look at the paragraph, you can see how country I actually am.

Why am I so busy, you ask? Well, first off, I got a job. The problem with this? I said I was a little too available to work. I didn’t take into account that I’m taking a reading intensive class, a writing intensive class, and a Math class when I was filling out my application and didn’t think about my time managment and now I’m having to work Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends. I’m going to HAVE to cut back to weekends only. Of maybe cut down my hours requested from 20 to 12.

I feel super stressed because I started work the same weeks I have a lot of exams. In the next week, I have a Math exam, an Anthropology Exam, an English Exam, and I have another Educational Psychology exam coming up.  Ugh!

Anyway, that’s all for no. My story’s critique didn’t go too badly. There were a few people that were kind of jerks, but nothung huge. My first day of work wasn’t bad. I made smoothies. I only really messed up once, so it w as cool.

Oh yes! Next Wednesday I get to go to a free showing of Shutter Island! I’m so excited! It’s two days before the movie hits theatres! Awesome!

Until next time!

After the First Day of Classes

Posted by Jessica on January 15, 2010 at 4:25 am in School, classes
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Well, tomorrow marks the third day of the semester. I’ve been to all of my classes and finalized my schedule. :)

Monday, Wednesday, Fridays:

English 254: Themes in Lit, Vampires from Dracula to Twilight
This class is really awesome. We’re going to be reading  Dracula, Carmilla, The Vampyre, The first novels in the Anita Blakes series, Sookie Stackhouse novels, Vampire Huntress Legend novels, and the Twilight Series. We also look as Vampire poems such as “Christabel“. All of these sources are to show us how the Vampire legend has evovled through time.

Education Psychology
This is the first class I take on my route to becoming a teacher. The class seems ridiculous complicated with it’s grading, but it might justbe because I’m not used to it yet. I have this class with Daniella.

Mathimatical Reasoning
Ehn, one of the two math classes I’m required to take for my math requirement. It seems kind of fun so far and the teacher seems really nice, I just hope that I can do well in the class.

Tuesday and Thursdays

Anthropology 110
Another gen ed. class. It seems pretty interesting and the Professor seems like a nice guy.

Creative Writing 464
The last level of creative writing. I’m still feeling this class out. I like how the class is set up, but I’m not sure how I feel about the professor at the moment. She seems kind of uncaring. I have a story idea in mind and I really hope it pans out. I’m going to start writing on it soon.

And now, away from classes…. which there isn’t much to talk about outside of classes at the moment. I bought a GPS for my car, and I’ve bought some school books. *shrug* Nothing in particular.

I’ve also been putting together song lists for differnet things. I’ve made them for particular stories I’ve read, particular things I write for, etc. Just different things. It’s really fun to do. :)

Well, that’s all for now. I’ve been super tired since classes started and I honestly cannot think of a way to make this blog anymore interesting than it is at the moment.

Until next time!

Random Question: Can you recommend me your favorite song at the moment?

Back to Class!

Posted by Jessica on January 12, 2010 at 6:20 am in School, life
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Ugh, classes start again for me on Wednesday. I’m already back to Campus and attempting to settle back in. The attempt is pretty much successful, especially since it’s my third year here and I’m used to how the flow goes by now.

I’ve had a lot of fun the last few days. I hung out with my family and the like. I finished reading Narcissus in Chains and I’ve moved on to the first Merry Gentry novel, A Kiss of Shadows, at the request of a friend of mine. Same author, different series. I’m hoping to see a big difference between the two.

I also saw Daybreakers today. It wasn’t bad. There was much not really left explained and several plot holes. I think if the movie were to be novelized, I think I might like it better. But, I do think it was really good. I’m probably going to buy the DVD when it comes out.

Yesterday I watched over half of the anime Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok. I think it was really sure and I can’t wait to finish it.  My friends like to tell me that the character Mayura Daidouji is my anime counterpart due to the fact that I like paranormal things. Lol, I’m not where as bad as she is with it.

Anyway! I think that’s all I’m going to comment on at the moment. I’ll post again once I’ve actually gone to class.

Done with Exams! Yay, Winter Break!

Posted by Jessica on December 10, 2009 at 6:08 am in Ramblings, School, life
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So! I’m done with exams for the moment and I’m at home for a month for my Winter break. Whew! I’m glad to be done with it!

My plans for December:
1. Casino trip with the ‘rents starting Sunday. I’ll take lotsa pictures!
2. Start my smutty short story that I’ve been wanting to write! (Idea in mind! Already starting!)
3. Help my sister get back into college or help her with other options.
4. Sign up a friend for Standardized Testing for College.
5. Enjoy Christmas and New Years with the family.
6. Read at least 2 of the 6+ I brought home with me.
7. Get a haircut!
8. Try to get to Chattanooga to visit Jessica and Alana between Christmas and New Year’s
9. >.> Make sure not to over indulge.
10. Find awesome cheap prices for my school books for next semester.

And that’s all I can think of for the moment, lol! It feels like a lot to do in a month, but I’m sure that I’ll laze about for most of the month before I finally get around to some of the stuff.

Oh! For those interested, I have added the revised versions (AKA, the versions that I turned in for my Final grade) of The Price of Company and Detachment. The previous versions are down for now. These are, in my opinion, more complete versions of the stories.

I have also been obsessed with OneRepublic’s new CD, Waking Up. I feel like the more I listen to it, the more I fall in love with it. It is a beautiful CD. I’m not sure if I like it better than their first one yet, but I am totally NOT disappointed by the CD at all… Unlike how I was with Panic! At the Disco’s newest CD. If you get a chance, please listen to the CD!

That’s all for this specific update!

@ Daniella: Would you be interested in doing Chattanooga with me? And let me know if/when you come to Nashville!

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