Peace of Mind

I went to ask my organic chemistry professor some questions today. I was really nervous, mainly because I was afraid to show him my test and talk about it. I am so ashamed of that grade! (Kristen, get over it!!) Anyway, he was so nice, and clear and concise! He made things make sense that would have otherwise stumped me forever. Just do this...scribble scribble scribble...and this...scribble scribble... and that's it. That's it! So simple. It is a great feeling when you finally understand something, or when you realize that you understood it all along. Thank goodness I am motivated again in that class--I felt a bit dejected for a while there. I was frightened, but I feel much better now.

Do you ever wonder what sort of things people think about you? Sometimes I get the impression that people are intimidated by me, and not necessarily in a good way. More in a, that-look-on-your-face-makes-me-want-to-scoot-over kind of way. I am more intrigued than worried or upset, of course. I think that I have a seriousness about me that steers some poeple clear (not everyone, certainly). Is this a bad thing? Am I doing something wrong? Should I be perky and sociable and chipper all of the time, or at least more of the time? I don't think so. I think that I could definitely work on my, um...personable qualities, but I do not consider myself to be out-of-sorts in any way. Do poeple like the way I am, I wonder, or do they think it strange? I am so curious.

I took an ecology exam today. It kicked my butt. That was one extensive, all inclusive, freakin' difficult test. It definitely hit me really hard. Time to step it up in there, which is unfortunate...I was really hoping this class would be my cushy class, my worry-free vacation. Not the case, as it turns out. He even had the nerve to reassure us that his wife took the exam and made an B on it, without ever being in the class. Whatever, Dr. Schwilk. Whatever.

I should probably do some work...seeing as how I am at work and all ;-)