Today I took my first test as a SJSU student. All Juniors must take the Writing Skills Test and pass before taking any upper division courses. You can only fail it twice and then you have to enroll in a Writing Skills class. So this morning I had to miss the kids' first swim meet so I could line up in the hot sun for an hour before the test started. Inside the class we had 45 minutes to write an essay, with everyone getting different topics. My topic had to do with a quote from D.H. Lawrence about how a snake must shed its skin or kill itself trying. I wrote five pages single space and my hand was completely cramped when I was done. Then 45 minutes for a 75 question multiple choice about editing. I finished 15 minutes ahead of time.

I won't get my scores for a couple weeks. I'm not real concerned, but you never know, and this would certainly be a blow to the timeline if I don't pass it. But... I'll pass.

I'm a Junior at the University!!!

I left the pool right before Buffy's first race, and I arrived back at the pool as it all ended. I think this is the first swim meet I've ever missed. We did win though.

To answer some questions that have been asked:
1. I've seen Under the Tuscan Sun and it's a much better movie than Stealing Beauty. But Stealing Beauty was beautiful. And the soundtrack is one of my top three.
2. Spike is definitely still into film. And getting a driver's license.
3. I think my "problem" probably isn't stress related because if it was, it would be constant, not just the first three days of my period. Also, most of my stress is finally gone. It definitely feels like some sort of chemical imbalance as it's happening which makes me pretty sure its hormones. Anyway, the yelling started last night, but as long as I stay calm and rested and the kids stay good we're all okay. One or two days to go.
4. I've taken Spanish before and it does make Italian a little easier, but it also makes it a little harder as it's "same but different". I've taken some Italian before too and love it, but Spanish is easier. Since I have to take a fluency test for some language before starting my Masters, I have to take all that into consideration. I still have time to think about it.
5. Leslie, I feel the same way about the Religion classes. I think it would be really interesting to find out more about all those different ones - SJSU even has classes on Mysticism, Native American religions, etc. And I think it would be a good background for the Literature major. So... really conflicted. As much as I would like the Religion minor, what other chance do you get to learn Italian? And I HAVE to be fluent in some language other than English. Spanish or Italian, Spanish or Italian...

Almost done with my current book, "The Undomestic Goddess". I definitely recommend all books by Sophie Kinsella for light, brainless, cute summer reading.

I love Rescue Me and want Denis Leary to be my sex slave.

Oops, I forgot I'm not supposed to talk about s-e-k-s here. Sorry.

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