Ok, so the picture of my feet is irrelevant to this post...but I didn't want a post without a picture. If you hate feet, like Z does, forgive me!
Guess who made a very lovely "A" on their first Math Exam? *THIS GIRL* and I'm beyond happy! Now, it wasn't a perfect 100 because I made 1 or 2 careless errors, but it is a lesson learned for the next exam. I'm still stoked about my grade though! Odd fact, the professor advised that 60% of the class failed. Failed? WHAT?! Only 6 people passed with an A and I was one of them. Again, whaaaaaaat?! It made me feel really awkward in class. First thing, I am that person who despises Math. Me! Second thing, there was extra credit on the test and 80% of the material was pretty much the same. I'm boggled. I know that I had to work hard for this first grade. I studied, asked questions, and paid attention in class. Maybe this is why 60% of the class has confused me.
Please be mindful that I am in NO shape or form trying to toot my own horn or talk bad about anyone in the class. I think every single person has the same capability and equal opportunity that I do. This is why it was such a surprise to hear the failing percentage news. For example, while waiting for the elevator I officially met a new classmate who bragged about falling asleep in class four times. Granted that it was early in the morning, I still don't know how news of a bad grade does not grab one's attention. Who knows, maybe he really didn't care about passing...but seriously, that's like throwing away money! Or the Government's free money. Maybe I'm just more cautious because I had to pay out of pocket?! Ok, didn't meant to sound bitter there. Well, not intentionally at least. Whoever's money he is throwing out the window, the guy surprisingly was not afraid to let me know that he made a 52. Mmmm, it was awkward. After making small conversation on the elevator ride down, I offered him help if he needed it even though he was still a complete stranger. And, of course he just shrugged it off and said something about how the next section will be much easier. What ever floats your boat, dude.
Anyway, last thing...obviously, I'm not a Math person. Never was and will probably never fully be. I have to mention this though, because maybe someone who also struggles with this subject can relate? Since this semester has began, I have seriously discovered a new learning method for myself. Luckily, the book that we use is extremely student friendly & quite honestly, this is the way that I have been grasping the material. I wish that I could just shout out to everyone in class to just read the book! Maybe it's because I'm much more of an English person and reading the material is easier for me to retain and understand? Ok, I'm babbling now.
I'll end it with this...I didn't really expect to write such a long blog post about school, but since it's on my mind...it's what you get. I hope any of you who are reading this can relate whether it be about school, a job, or just pretty much anything in life. You have to work hard to get what you desire. If you can not succeed at doing it one way, find another way!
