Push-ups:
Day 10:
Set 1: 18
Set 2: 22
Set 3: 16
Set 4: 16
Set 5: 25
I missed posting Day 9:
SET 1: 16
SET 2: 21
SET 3: 15
SET 4: 15
SET 5: 21
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Overwhelmed.
Besides the fact that I'm set to graduate in May, my overwhelmed feelings are of the present.
I know I was somewhat cocky during winter break about my four science courses this semester. Truth is, I'm completely freaking out. Most specifically, O Chem is going to be incredibly challenging. My posts might become a little less frequent, since I'll be focusing on getting through these courses.
We dived right back into material on Friday and I don't recognize all of the terms that Dr. Green was discussing. I guess the nice thing is how all of the students in the course say how awesome Dr. Green is. So, I need to go chat with him, like every day. I don't think just reading the book is going to catch me up on the game.
My evolution course is being taught by a woman from Prague. Her accent is incredibly heavy, so I will have to pay 100% attention to try to learn everything. I really would like to get an A this time around. I also would love to get an A in my intro to bio course. Both of these will help my GPA so much.
My intro to conservation biology course only has 10 students in it. We have a 20 minute presentation later in the semester. I think that sounds like fun because we get to research an organism that has a recovery plan in store. I'm hoping to pick something that is related to the marine systems.
I think part of my other feelings come from that my wedding planning. Since these four courses are going to be taking over my life, I have to put a lot of my planning on hold.
I know I was somewhat cocky during winter break about my four science courses this semester. Truth is, I'm completely freaking out. Most specifically, O Chem is going to be incredibly challenging. My posts might become a little less frequent, since I'll be focusing on getting through these courses.
We dived right back into material on Friday and I don't recognize all of the terms that Dr. Green was discussing. I guess the nice thing is how all of the students in the course say how awesome Dr. Green is. So, I need to go chat with him, like every day. I don't think just reading the book is going to catch me up on the game.
My evolution course is being taught by a woman from Prague. Her accent is incredibly heavy, so I will have to pay 100% attention to try to learn everything. I really would like to get an A this time around. I also would love to get an A in my intro to bio course. Both of these will help my GPA so much.
My intro to conservation biology course only has 10 students in it. We have a 20 minute presentation later in the semester. I think that sounds like fun because we get to research an organism that has a recovery plan in store. I'm hoping to pick something that is related to the marine systems.
I think part of my other feelings come from that my wedding planning. Since these four courses are going to be taking over my life, I have to put a lot of my planning on hold.
Exercise: Push-ups (8) Sit-ups (5)
These push-ups aren't getting any easier. At all. But it's so rewarding to finish each day, even though I want to give up while I'm doing them.
Push ups day 8:
Set 1: 14
Set 2: 19
Set 3: 14
Set 4: 14
Set 5: 19
Sit-ups day 5:
Set 1: 15
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 14
Set 4: 14
Set 5: 35
Push ups day 8:
Set 1: 14
Set 2: 19
Set 3: 14
Set 4: 14
Set 5: 19
Sit-ups day 5:
Set 1: 15
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 14
Set 4: 14
Set 5: 35
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Push-ups (7) Sit-ups (4)
Pushups Day 7:
Set 1: 12
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 13
Set 4: 13
Set 5: 17
Sit-ups day 4:
Set 1: 14
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 12
Set 4: 12
Set 5: 30 (30 is 15% of 200 :] )
Set 1: 12
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 13
Set 4: 13
Set 5: 17
Sit-ups day 4:
Set 1: 14
Set 2: 17
Set 3: 12
Set 4: 12
Set 5: 30 (30 is 15% of 200 :] )
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Nervous
The first day of classes is the day after tomorrow. This is my last first day ever of this undergraduate degree. I'm so nervous. Mostly, I'm fearing failure. Mind over matter, Mercedes, mind over matter. I WILL pass each of my classes. And I WILL pass all of them with a B or greater. I WILL not be retaking any courses next semester, because I want to be done.
As much as I anticipate graduation, I fear that I won't be able to find a job. A master's degree doesn't really interest me all that much. I just don't see the desire to be so distinguished in one field. Except nursing, and I can't do that yet. I still may apply for the associate's nursing program here in Fairbanks. It would be nice to have that degree done. If I really can't find any employment, I plan on taking the CNA course this fall. It's only 6 weeks 8-5 and I would be eligible to take the exam for my CNA license, which would give me a full time job in the field.
But I'm crazy nervous about O Chem II. I haven't taken any chemistry since 2009, and it's definitely a subject you need to continue using to remember. I've been reviewing the book as much as I can. I've already told a friend of mine that I will be using his chemistry knowledge as my tutor. And I plan to meet with my instructor every week. I really, really, really need to pass this class. There is no way I would not hate myself if I had to go into a sixth year.
As much as I anticipate graduation, I fear that I won't be able to find a job. A master's degree doesn't really interest me all that much. I just don't see the desire to be so distinguished in one field. Except nursing, and I can't do that yet. I still may apply for the associate's nursing program here in Fairbanks. It would be nice to have that degree done. If I really can't find any employment, I plan on taking the CNA course this fall. It's only 6 weeks 8-5 and I would be eligible to take the exam for my CNA license, which would give me a full time job in the field.
But I'm crazy nervous about O Chem II. I haven't taken any chemistry since 2009, and it's definitely a subject you need to continue using to remember. I've been reviewing the book as much as I can. I've already told a friend of mine that I will be using his chemistry knowledge as my tutor. And I plan to meet with my instructor every week. I really, really, really need to pass this class. There is no way I would not hate myself if I had to go into a sixth year.
Push-ups/Sit-ups
My push-ups aren't getting any easier, but I'm still getting up each day and doing either my push-ups and sit-ups.
Push-ups :
Push-ups Day 5:
Set 1: 10
Set 2: 12
Set 3: 9
Set 4: 9
Set 5: 13
Push-ups Day 6: So, for some reason, I was following Day 7 for my first set, so I did too many!! I also need to make sure I mark in my notebook which set I've finished. Today I think I may have repeated set 4/5.
Set 1: 17
Set 2: 13
Set 3: 10
Set 4: 10
Set 5: 15
Sit-ups:
Sit-ups Day 2:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 12
Set 3: 9
Set 4: 9
Set 5: 20
Sit-ups Day 3:
Set 1: 12
Set 2: 15
Set 3: 11
Set 4: 11
Set 5: 30
Push-ups :
Push-ups Day 5:
Set 1: 10
Set 2: 12
Set 3: 9
Set 4: 9
Set 5: 13
Push-ups Day 6: So, for some reason, I was following Day 7 for my first set, so I did too many!! I also need to make sure I mark in my notebook which set I've finished. Today I think I may have repeated set 4/5.
Set 1: 17
Set 2: 13
Set 3: 10
Set 4: 10
Set 5: 15
Sit-ups:
Sit-ups Day 2:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 12
Set 3: 9
Set 4: 9
Set 5: 20
Sit-ups Day 3:
Set 1: 12
Set 2: 15
Set 3: 11
Set 4: 11
Set 5: 30
Friday, January 13, 2012
Donating blood + Day 4: Push-ups
Donating Blood
I donated blood today. Or at least I tried to. I guess I wasn't quite hydrated enough, because they couldn't get my blood flowing quickly enough to fill up the bag within the allotted time. This is utterly depressing for me, because they in critical need of pints of blood - and all I needed to have done was drink more water. Le sigh.
They are doing a promotion this year. If you sign up for you next 3 appointments, you're entered into monthly prizes! I did that, so my next three donations are March 9, May 4, and it should have been June 29, but since my wedding is on the 30, I moved my third donation slot to July 2. You also get to sign their board saying that you are participating in the program.
They suggested that I take a baby aspirin the day before I plan to donate to help get my blood flowing. This makes me a little nervous, because the questionnaire asks if you have taken any aspirin the day before. Are you supposed to say yes to that question then? I don't know if I'll do it or not. I also need to ask next time whether my going to Jamaica in October will prevent me from donating at all.
Work-out
Woo-Hoo! I feel like I'm getting stronger. My set of push-ups today was challenging. I suspect that Sunday's won't be any easier. I really do think it is easiest for me to get out of bed and start my day by doing either of the reps. Yesterday's sit-ups didn't make my abs sore. I need to make sure that I am doing them correctly. Tonight, I need to add the sit-up pages from the website to my notebook.
Today's push-ups:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 11
Set 3: 8
Set 4: 8
Set 5: 11
Yesterday's sit-ups:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 9
Set 3: 7
Set 4: 7
Set 5: 20!!
My scale might need a new battery again, because there is no way I lost 10 lbs since Monday! Haha, if only I could believe it. Someday (soon) it will read accurately the reading it gave me this morning.
I donated blood today. Or at least I tried to. I guess I wasn't quite hydrated enough, because they couldn't get my blood flowing quickly enough to fill up the bag within the allotted time. This is utterly depressing for me, because they in critical need of pints of blood - and all I needed to have done was drink more water. Le sigh.
They are doing a promotion this year. If you sign up for you next 3 appointments, you're entered into monthly prizes! I did that, so my next three donations are March 9, May 4, and it should have been June 29, but since my wedding is on the 30, I moved my third donation slot to July 2. You also get to sign their board saying that you are participating in the program.
They suggested that I take a baby aspirin the day before I plan to donate to help get my blood flowing. This makes me a little nervous, because the questionnaire asks if you have taken any aspirin the day before. Are you supposed to say yes to that question then? I don't know if I'll do it or not. I also need to ask next time whether my going to Jamaica in October will prevent me from donating at all.
Work-out
Woo-Hoo! I feel like I'm getting stronger. My set of push-ups today was challenging. I suspect that Sunday's won't be any easier. I really do think it is easiest for me to get out of bed and start my day by doing either of the reps. Yesterday's sit-ups didn't make my abs sore. I need to make sure that I am doing them correctly. Tonight, I need to add the sit-up pages from the website to my notebook.
Today's push-ups:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 11
Set 3: 8
Set 4: 8
Set 5: 11
Yesterday's sit-ups:
Set 1: 9
Set 2: 9
Set 3: 7
Set 4: 7
Set 5: 20!!
My scale might need a new battery again, because there is no way I lost 10 lbs since Monday! Haha, if only I could believe it. Someday (soon) it will read accurately the reading it gave me this morning.
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