What's that? An A? You don't say...
So, things have been pretty crazy since I last left you guys. Here's what's happening lately in the world of the fistshaker (and a crazy one at that).
Some bacteria is good, others are downright nasty.
As some of you already know, my cellulitis (not to be confused with cellulite) came back on Thursday. After going to Cobequid, I received a medication for yet another dosage of antibiotics. This time it was a 5 day prescription, but I guess it stays in your system for another 5 days after that. This one, like the previous one, hurts a lot. It broke through the skin yesterday, thank god. I was, to say the least, relieved. It's a good sign, as it shows that the antibiotics are attacking and breaking down the bacteria, it relieved a lot of the pain, and honestly, who doesn't love gooey green bacteria exploding out of their leg (I have pictures if you're interested, and yes. I am dead serious. I said I was crazy! I was going to post them, but I don't want to further any belief in my insanity.)? Now, I'm on the mend. With permission to park in handicapped spots at school, and availability of the car every day, I'm laughing. Except not. Two mornings (M/W) I've gone to the building at the top of the hill for my first class and have been faced with the only handicapped spot already in use. So with no other spots available (because parking at the Mount is literally ridiculous), I've had to walk up the hill. Luckily, my second trip to that building on those days have graced me with better luck. Today marks the 10th day I've been off work, and it's weird to be away from there for so long. However, I'm dealing *sniff sniff* lol. My leg is terribly swollen, right down to my mid-foot. Where it won't cause any more damage to my infection to work, it would be painful for me because it would cause even more swelling, which honestly, I don't think my leg could swell anymore!! We'll have to see about work for the next week.
I guess all a girl needs is some determination...
Again, when I left you guys last, I was suffering some major school anxiety. I'm happy to report that that problem is looking up! I've since written two Chemistry quizzes and received two A's (that's a 21.5/25 and a 17/20)!! I can't begin to explain how estactic I am about that! I spent three hours yesterday on one Chapter. I vowed not to quit until I understood it. I more than understood it, I got stumped on something, moved on, went back to it, and figured it out myself! I was terribly impressed with myself. Also, I've done three labs now in Stats, one assignment, and one quiz, and they've all been A+'s (well, 1/3 labs I got back and it was an A+, I'm assuming that the other two are as well, my first assigment I got 100%, my first quiz I got 9/10). I also wrote a test yesterday that I'm fairly confident that I got 100% on. This course is absolutely amazing, and I really might keep my minor as math. It's exciting when you do well. I guess, I was just getting discouraged. But now, I'm determined, and I want to do this and I'm slowly starting to realize that I CAN. And it's so satisfying to get a good mark. I can't stop smiling over Chemistry. And I'm actually excited for my midterm next Wednesday (again I refer to my comment on my being CRAZY).
Sometimes you just have to relax :)
What with the three hours of Chem I did yesterday, I sat down at 8 last night and treated myself to 3 hours of TV. There is currently two shows I watch - Survivor and The Amazing Race. I decided last night, since I was home, I would watch Law & Order: SVU and it was amazing. I was reminded of why I used to watch that show so much and can say with great faith, it will become friends with my VCR (as I usually work Tuesday nights). I was settled in the recliner at this point, so I decided to keep watching TV. After SVU a new show called Close to Home premiered, and I am now hooked. It's a legal drama I guess, but unlike L&O in that it gives you a look into the personal/home life of the ADA. "Hello Close to Home. Meet my friend, the VCR." Then, I watched TAR, which I am just as fascinated with as I always have been, despite it being a family edition. Unfortunately, a team I cannot stand are still in, but they came last in last nights episode, and frankly, suck. So I hope they get eliminated next week. For a person who hasn't been watching TV all summer, I sure know how to rack 'em up! Take a look:
Anyways. It's time I wrapped this baby up. It's terribly long and I'm going to head out to Bayer's Lake with Krystyna to see A History of Violence. I'm very excited as I've heard nothing but great things about this movie. Ciao!
Some bacteria is good, others are downright nasty.
As some of you already know, my cellulitis (not to be confused with cellulite) came back on Thursday. After going to Cobequid, I received a medication for yet another dosage of antibiotics. This time it was a 5 day prescription, but I guess it stays in your system for another 5 days after that. This one, like the previous one, hurts a lot. It broke through the skin yesterday, thank god. I was, to say the least, relieved. It's a good sign, as it shows that the antibiotics are attacking and breaking down the bacteria, it relieved a lot of the pain, and honestly, who doesn't love gooey green bacteria exploding out of their leg (I have pictures if you're interested, and yes. I am dead serious. I said I was crazy! I was going to post them, but I don't want to further any belief in my insanity.)? Now, I'm on the mend. With permission to park in handicapped spots at school, and availability of the car every day, I'm laughing. Except not. Two mornings (M/W) I've gone to the building at the top of the hill for my first class and have been faced with the only handicapped spot already in use. So with no other spots available (because parking at the Mount is literally ridiculous), I've had to walk up the hill. Luckily, my second trip to that building on those days have graced me with better luck. Today marks the 10th day I've been off work, and it's weird to be away from there for so long. However, I'm dealing *sniff sniff* lol. My leg is terribly swollen, right down to my mid-foot. Where it won't cause any more damage to my infection to work, it would be painful for me because it would cause even more swelling, which honestly, I don't think my leg could swell anymore!! We'll have to see about work for the next week.
I guess all a girl needs is some determination...
Again, when I left you guys last, I was suffering some major school anxiety. I'm happy to report that that problem is looking up! I've since written two Chemistry quizzes and received two A's (that's a 21.5/25 and a 17/20)!! I can't begin to explain how estactic I am about that! I spent three hours yesterday on one Chapter. I vowed not to quit until I understood it. I more than understood it, I got stumped on something, moved on, went back to it, and figured it out myself! I was terribly impressed with myself. Also, I've done three labs now in Stats, one assignment, and one quiz, and they've all been A+'s (well, 1/3 labs I got back and it was an A+, I'm assuming that the other two are as well, my first assigment I got 100%, my first quiz I got 9/10). I also wrote a test yesterday that I'm fairly confident that I got 100% on. This course is absolutely amazing, and I really might keep my minor as math. It's exciting when you do well. I guess, I was just getting discouraged. But now, I'm determined, and I want to do this and I'm slowly starting to realize that I CAN. And it's so satisfying to get a good mark. I can't stop smiling over Chemistry. And I'm actually excited for my midterm next Wednesday (again I refer to my comment on my being CRAZY).
Sometimes you just have to relax :)
What with the three hours of Chem I did yesterday, I sat down at 8 last night and treated myself to 3 hours of TV. There is currently two shows I watch - Survivor and The Amazing Race. I decided last night, since I was home, I would watch Law & Order: SVU and it was amazing. I was reminded of why I used to watch that show so much and can say with great faith, it will become friends with my VCR (as I usually work Tuesday nights). I was settled in the recliner at this point, so I decided to keep watching TV. After SVU a new show called Close to Home premiered, and I am now hooked. It's a legal drama I guess, but unlike L&O in that it gives you a look into the personal/home life of the ADA. "Hello Close to Home. Meet my friend, the VCR." Then, I watched TAR, which I am just as fascinated with as I always have been, despite it being a family edition. Unfortunately, a team I cannot stand are still in, but they came last in last nights episode, and frankly, suck. So I hope they get eliminated next week. For a person who hasn't been watching TV all summer, I sure know how to rack 'em up! Take a look:
- Sunday - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Desperate Housewives
- Tuesday - L&O: SVU, Close to Home, The Amazing Race
- Thursday - Survivor
- Saturday- Felicity
Anyways. It's time I wrapped this baby up. It's terribly long and I'm going to head out to Bayer's Lake with Krystyna to see A History of Violence. I'm very excited as I've heard nothing but great things about this movie. Ciao!
posted by Fern Wimpley @ 7:49 PM
3 Comments:
At 9:38 AM,
Tawny said…
It's a good thing you don't have HBO or then you'd REALLY be in trouble! :)
Congrats on the As! I KNEW you'd pull through!!
Sorry to hear about the cellulitis stuff (sounds totally gross and extremely painful) but glad it's getting better.
And let me know what you thought of A History of Violence.
At 9:45 AM,
Fern Wimpley said…
Oh, man, I totally know(Re: HBO)!
I hope the A's stick around!
A History of Violence was a little slow, but not a bad slow, ya know? It worked for the movie. I was very happy with it!
At 9:51 AM,
Jody said…
I loved reading this blog - things are going so good for you. Great going on the marks, - we all knew you had it in you - maybe all this time off work and keepig the leg rested is 'assisting' you in your studying (I think Taylor had a point in one of his comments :). I think we all have our fav shows - shame mine just come a season behind!
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