Michele 1 #1 September 5, 2006 So it's taken me 21 years to decide to go back to school. Today is the first day. I'm scared. Not scared like in skydiving, but still, scared. Or maybe nervous. Or maybe apprehensive. My first goal is to get into an Anatomy class. I have to crash the class - the school recommended that I show up and hope that someone decides to not show up so I can take their place. So I will show up. There are three Anatomy classes I can take over at the other campus; today, at 9:30, and again at 12:50. And tomorrow at 9:15. I plan to be at all three, begging and crossing my fingers and hoping that someone oversleeps, decides to not take that class this semester, or forgets they're in this class. That's about the only way I'll be able to get in. So wish me luck, send me vibes, say a prayer...'cause being able to add this class into this semester will save me an entire semester, and about $12,000... I keep thinking of the old Amy Grant song lyrics "Sometimes it takes a little time to turn the Titanic around." I'm trying to turn my Titanic around...and start over. But it's hard. Any words of wisdom from those who've crashed classes? Any helpful hints? Good bribes? I was thinking I'll offer some beer and a ride in my S2000; apples seem so, meh, "old fashioned", especially for college professors. And for all those who are going to school, and having first day jitters, good luck, best wishes, and I know how you feel. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 September 5, 2006 ""Sometimes it takes a little time to turn the Titanic around." I'm trying to turn my Titanic around...and start over. But it's hard." YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 September 5, 2006 Anatomy was one of my favoured subject that and Genetics You will do GREAT Michelle I have confidence in you )You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 September 5, 2006 "but it's hard" it's only hard for those who are unwilling to make the effort. follow the path you have chosen, impress yourself with what you can accomplish. Which I sense might be the way YOU live your life, M.. An adult who tackles college often has a much better success rate than those recent H S graduates who are simply 'following the path from H S to 'higher education" like a flock of sheep. i think you will prevail, at least i hope so. best wishes. study hard.. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 September 5, 2006 Good Luck today Michele! It sounds like you are on your way to an exciting new adventure : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #6 September 5, 2006 Good luck Michele!!!! Y0u are going to do wonderfully. I hope you love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #7 September 5, 2006 Thanks for the votes of confidence! I'm set - got all the supplies in a gorgeous leather book bag/satchel, gas in the car, coffee in the system, cash in the wallet; I'm showered and ready to go. But damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Argggggghhhhhh, but I'm scared and nervous and excited and anxious. How strange all this feels, at this age and at this point in my life. How wonderfully strange. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sweetness 0 #8 September 5, 2006 What a great decision you made to go back to school ! I'll think of you, but I'm sure you'll be fine anyway ! "Ha ! I laugh at danger and drop ice cubes down the vest of fear ..." (Blackadder) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brierebecca 0 #9 September 5, 2006 QuoteBut damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Just go up to the professor and ask him to administratively add you. Professors can add students over and beyond the number allowed in at registration. Usually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sockpuppet 0 #10 September 5, 2006 QuoteSo it's taken me 21 years to decide to go back to sc Ciels- Michele Dammit! When I saw the title I thought you were going to say you had just turned 21 and I was going to hit on your before turtlespeed had a chance... ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #11 September 5, 2006 QuoteUsually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. I did ask, three times (different ways, but still...same question.). LOL, at every break I was asking. LOL! He asked me if I were always so persistant, and when I sheepishly admitted yes, if it's something I want, he told me I'd be the first person he added on Thursday (the first day he adds to his class...but only if you've shown up on Tuesdays, first). He gave a lecture today, and at the break afterwards, quite a few people didnt come back (out of a class full at 40 seats, there were 5 empty after that break...). I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew... So while it's not definite that I'll be able to add, he suggested that I get the books before next class...and to be there bright and early. He even gave me a better driving route (seems he comes from my neck of the woods). It's going to be a tough class, but I think I can do it. We will have to dissect a cat, and that's going to be tougher than heck for me; give me a dead human and I learn tons and can handle whatever comes; give me a dead cat or dog and I melt into a puddle of tears. But I'll sniffle and do the work anyway... Thanks for all the pms (all!!! the pms), and for the posts. I appreciate the show of confidence, and for the support; it helps. And so the journey begins...with one small step, just like all the other journies undertaken. I'll be walking as fast as I can... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 September 5, 2006 Good Luck today Michele! It sounds like you are on your way to an exciting new adventure : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #6 September 5, 2006 Good luck Michele!!!! Y0u are going to do wonderfully. I hope you love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #7 September 5, 2006 Thanks for the votes of confidence! I'm set - got all the supplies in a gorgeous leather book bag/satchel, gas in the car, coffee in the system, cash in the wallet; I'm showered and ready to go. But damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Argggggghhhhhh, but I'm scared and nervous and excited and anxious. How strange all this feels, at this age and at this point in my life. How wonderfully strange. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sweetness 0 #8 September 5, 2006 What a great decision you made to go back to school ! I'll think of you, but I'm sure you'll be fine anyway ! "Ha ! I laugh at danger and drop ice cubes down the vest of fear ..." (Blackadder) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brierebecca 0 #9 September 5, 2006 QuoteBut damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Just go up to the professor and ask him to administratively add you. Professors can add students over and beyond the number allowed in at registration. Usually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sockpuppet 0 #10 September 5, 2006 QuoteSo it's taken me 21 years to decide to go back to sc Ciels- Michele Dammit! When I saw the title I thought you were going to say you had just turned 21 and I was going to hit on your before turtlespeed had a chance... ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #11 September 5, 2006 QuoteUsually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. I did ask, three times (different ways, but still...same question.). LOL, at every break I was asking. LOL! He asked me if I were always so persistant, and when I sheepishly admitted yes, if it's something I want, he told me I'd be the first person he added on Thursday (the first day he adds to his class...but only if you've shown up on Tuesdays, first). He gave a lecture today, and at the break afterwards, quite a few people didnt come back (out of a class full at 40 seats, there were 5 empty after that break...). I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew... So while it's not definite that I'll be able to add, he suggested that I get the books before next class...and to be there bright and early. He even gave me a better driving route (seems he comes from my neck of the woods). It's going to be a tough class, but I think I can do it. We will have to dissect a cat, and that's going to be tougher than heck for me; give me a dead human and I learn tons and can handle whatever comes; give me a dead cat or dog and I melt into a puddle of tears. But I'll sniffle and do the work anyway... Thanks for all the pms (all!!! the pms), and for the posts. I appreciate the show of confidence, and for the support; it helps. And so the journey begins...with one small step, just like all the other journies undertaken. I'll be walking as fast as I can... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Michele 1 #7 September 5, 2006 Thanks for the votes of confidence! I'm set - got all the supplies in a gorgeous leather book bag/satchel, gas in the car, coffee in the system, cash in the wallet; I'm showered and ready to go. But damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Argggggghhhhhh, but I'm scared and nervous and excited and anxious. How strange all this feels, at this age and at this point in my life. How wonderfully strange. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweetness 0 #8 September 5, 2006 What a great decision you made to go back to school ! I'll think of you, but I'm sure you'll be fine anyway ! "Ha ! I laugh at danger and drop ice cubes down the vest of fear ..." (Blackadder) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #9 September 5, 2006 QuoteBut damn, I want that Anatomy class...Dad said "go charm them into giving it to you..." I'm hoping I can be at least eloquent enough to get added. Just go up to the professor and ask him to administratively add you. Professors can add students over and beyond the number allowed in at registration. Usually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #10 September 5, 2006 QuoteSo it's taken me 21 years to decide to go back to sc Ciels- Michele Dammit! When I saw the title I thought you were going to say you had just turned 21 and I was going to hit on your before turtlespeed had a chance... ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #11 September 5, 2006 QuoteUsually, if you care enough to show up, a professor will add you. I did ask, three times (different ways, but still...same question.). LOL, at every break I was asking. LOL! He asked me if I were always so persistant, and when I sheepishly admitted yes, if it's something I want, he told me I'd be the first person he added on Thursday (the first day he adds to his class...but only if you've shown up on Tuesdays, first). He gave a lecture today, and at the break afterwards, quite a few people didnt come back (out of a class full at 40 seats, there were 5 empty after that break...). I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew... So while it's not definite that I'll be able to add, he suggested that I get the books before next class...and to be there bright and early. He even gave me a better driving route (seems he comes from my neck of the woods). It's going to be a tough class, but I think I can do it. We will have to dissect a cat, and that's going to be tougher than heck for me; give me a dead human and I learn tons and can handle whatever comes; give me a dead cat or dog and I melt into a puddle of tears. But I'll sniffle and do the work anyway... Thanks for all the pms (all!!! the pms), and for the posts. I appreciate the show of confidence, and for the support; it helps. And so the journey begins...with one small step, just like all the other journies undertaken. I'll be walking as fast as I can... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
