Starting Over...

Vocabulary

I thought mine was good. Then I bought WordSmart for the GREs by the Princeton Review and found I don't know Jack or Squat! I spent and hour and a half last night making flashcards for just the A-section. I didn't really pick up as much as I thought I would by doing that.

Sheesh, and I thought the math section would give me the most trouble. I'm registered to take the test Sept 29th. I've got to get the majority of my prep done before the start of the new semester.

Turns out, the Environmental Science Dept. expects, but does not require for admission, a proficiency in Calculus, Statistics, and Physics. It's been 10 years since I've had any of those things. I'm currently trying to get into a Calculus class for next semester. My work will waive my tuition, but it might end up shaving a couple of days off my beach vacation in Sept. . Spring semester looks like I'll be taking the second half of calc. as well a "Statistics for Environmental Sciences". My first graduate-level class, awww. I don't know how I'll handle a full time job and two classes (one of which I'll have to pay for out of pocket). In addition to that, I'm looking for a second job, a cushy one that will allow me to read or play with flashcards on the clock. I've got an application for the swanky healthclub that I'm currently a member of, but will unlikely be able to afford once in graduate school (if I get in). They have a cafe and espresso bar on sight. I'm thinking 10-15 hrs a week should do the trick. I might even get a membership discount!

All this transitional stress, has me in a bummed out state lately. I went to bellydance class but couldn't focus enough to do anything that required coordination. I'm not that great normally, but it got me down a little more than usual yesterday.

My house and car are disgusting. My allergies are screaming at me to do something about it. Maybe I'll skip yoga tonight and start on cleaning. It's an Intro to Ashtanga class, not very soothing. I need to do something soothing. I'll pop on by Robert Waltz 's poker game later this evening. Mopping the floor with those guys always gives me a boost. Marguaritas don't hurt either.