I had a meeting with my academic counselor today. I needed to drop off course descriptions of classes that I had taken at previous schools. If the administration office thinks that the former classes are equivalent to what is offered at GCC then I will be marked as having taken those courses ( Read more... )

I got a fucking 'A' on my research paper. I totally didn't deserve that. I swear, the instructor must have some kind of girl crush on me.

I need to punish myself for getting something I didn't deserve - I feel a cheese binge coming on.

I deserve a 'D', I expect a 'C', I'll probably get a 'B'.

If I get an 'A' - I'll have to punish myself in some hurtful way.

Arrrgghhh I'm so not done with my research paper and it's due tonight!

Today was a wasted day ( Read more... )

A Pajammy Sort of NightAt about 6:30, office boyfriend and I called it quits. His application wasn't working right and my all-day head-ache wasn't getting any better. I stopped trying to write the never ending research paper and we left for my place. He promptly fell asleep on the couch, while I changed into my pajammas and chased the cats ( Read more... )

In my zeal to finish the rough draft outline for my research paper, I neglected to do the reading for last night's class. ( BAD Catta )

Stereotypes and GeneralizationsWe discussed generalizations in my last class and how they are a very useful form of communication when writing an argumentive essay. The instructor then warned us not to fall into stereotyping - which, as far as I can tell is exactly the same as a generalization. When you characterize a group with a certain trait ( Read more... )

I'm pretty sure ... well almost positive - ok somewhat certain that I've chosen my topic for my research paper.
( drum roll please )

I need to pick a topic for an argumentive research paper.

I'm drawing a blank.

Any Ideas out there? What burning issue would you write about?