4th Time's the Charm

I have decided to do something I was sure I wouldn't ever do: drop a history seminar, especially b/c the seminars are graduate level and usually much more interesting. However, some of you may be aware of my inability to pass math 1825, yes 1825. This semester I have that math class, and I am determined to pass it. I hear math 110 is easier, and luckily when I finish that I'm done with math for good and forever. So, in order to focus on that math class, and my ISP, I've dropped the seminar. It was all about the legal specifics and implications of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. A 5th grader should know what that Treaty is, so I'm going to assume you do. If you don't, I have plenty of suggested history reading for you, b/c it sounds like you might want to catch up, thats just common knowlege. The class, on the other hand, involved much more than simply knowing what the Treaty was. This seminar called for reading 7 books, a 400 page "packet", a few papers, then a 30-50 page analysis on one legal aspect of the Treaty as the final. Under most circumstances, I would LOVE a class like that (you know I'm telling the truth there, writing+history= Sandra's ideal future). This semester though, its going to have to be requirements before the last history class I ever have to take :(. Its alright though, the more I think about it, I want my final history seminar to be about something I'm really interested in, I want to go out with a bang (Teddy Roosevelt anyone?).

Also, now, with one less class I can finally get back to work and start saving up for my own place- roommate free (Although I'd take CPD back any day), except for the occasional boyfriend sleeping over. Its been really sucky this week, Colin hasn't moved into the Baily St. co-op yet, and we don't have much of a chance to see one another right now. Although we did have quite a talk last Sunday morning, and that is making missing him even better. If you're extra tight with me you'll know what I'm talking about, or you will shortly. If you're not, well sorry, but its personal.

Update on the leg: no real cast!!!! Yay! And since the bone is healing together alot straighter than they had thought, and its growing together quicker than they expected. SO no pins, and no real cast. I do have to wear this stupid knee stabilizer thing for at least 2 more weeks, when I get more x-rays, and hopefully get to take this mofo off. I just still have to limp about and I'm so going to need to buy a few more skirts- since I can't wear pants over this.

Also, I conquered a great fear of mine today, and it turns out it was a good idea. I went to the dentist, hoping to get the little chip on my front tooth fixed and my teeth cleanedd. Well I'll have that chip fixed in about a month, and my teeth were super clean. I did find out that since I clench my teeth so much (in my sleep I think mostly, otherwise I hope I would notice it) that I have a TMD, and molars way too flat and ground down for a 23 year old. Basically, I'm only supposed to open my mouth as far as right before my jaw pops out of its socket and the joint's disk slips- which is about an inch, so that means little bites, avoiding yawning, and having a dissapointed boyfriend, haha. This might suck because my jaw pops EVERY time I talk or open my mouth at all. Apparently this can cause trouble down the road (although not that far since I've been working at breaking my jaw/teeth at an incredible rate) like having surgery involving metal and screws and my jaw. So there won't be anymore jaw clenching if I can help it, yay for getting a bite plate- sexy. I guess I should mentioned this to the dentist earlier, since this has been happening since HS. Ooops.

The chipped tooth was entirely my fault. Drinking, posh shoes, and uneven pavement do not go together.

On another note, I'm feeling pretty old these days. Since I'm taking all the requirements for the University I put off so I could take my history and and other fun courses, I'm in classes with people alot younger than me. Its cute watching freshmen flirt with each other. I assume they will be asking me to buy them beer within a week. Good God.