Fall 2006 Schedule
Monday: Psych 491--Probation Office
Tuesday: Phil 305-- Philosophy of the Mind
                  Psych 493k-- Sleep Research
                  Psych 493n-- Lifespan Development Psychopath
Wednesday: Psych 491-- Probation Office
                        Psych 401-- Psychology Capstone
Thursday: Phil 305-- Philosophy of the Mind
                   Psych 493k-- Sleep Research
                   Psych 493n-- Lifespan Development Psychopath
Friday: Psych 491-- Probation Office

mood: accomplished

Well, after tomorrow, hopefully, I will be done with all of my classes but one. I think I'll use this time to help my boyfriend clean up his apartment and also to pack my things for my return home for the summer. Hopefully, Monday when I call Books-A-Million, the lady will still be eager to give me a position. I don't think I'm going to tell her that I'll be leaving in August, unless she specifically asks. I'm hoping more that she will still want to hire me as I would be an awesome worker. I guess if I get hired there I will have to buy some new clothing though, since jeans are right out. However, I have a plethura of button-up shirts and I enjoy wearing them, hooray for having good taste in shirts. Anyway, I have a take-home final from Learning and Behavior I need to complete and I have a paper to do for Forensic psychology. I kind of wish that I had double-majored now, even though at the time it seemed damn near impossible. I think I would have chosen Sociology or Criminology, because its what I like in addition to Psychology. Anyway, I must finish work so I can be free to do nothing for a week. Gimme a call if you wanna hang out or something. If I want to talk with you, then you already have my number and I will answer your calls.

mood: bored music: Bryan Adams--Summer of '69

So, classes thus far, aside from a mini heartattack I had Tuesday evening, should be fine. (Although I can't really say that right now because of the fact that I haven't been to all of my classes and won't receive that pleasure until the third week of school). Anyway, the breakdown:

Behavior Modification (Psych 474): I dunno, it's a Monday class that was cancelled this week, won't happen next week because of MLK Jr. day, and therefore, I won't be introduced to until the third week of class. I can't figure out yet whether this is luck or not.
Applied Social Psychology (Psych 351): All I can say is that this class is going to be a lot of work and wasted paper. First, there's a big project that we have to do. Secondly, weekly quizzes. Thirdly, I have to makeup test questions for certain chapters. (Note that all of these thus far aren't really complaints). Finally, and this is the one I have a problem with and I think you'll see why, I have to write an article review of 2 pages, double-spaced, and then I have to bring 40 copies to class. Me. That means I have to waste 80 sheets of paper (or 40 if I painstakingly do front-back, which I can't do if I go to the library). Damn, save the trees man.
Learning and Beahavior (Psych 424): Oh, boy, another class with good ole' monotoned Dr. Parker. The material is interesting, his lectures are not. In an hour and fifteen minutes we got through 9 out of 25 questions on one of the study guides. Woo.
Current Moral Problems (Phil 130): So, my teacher has a very animated voice and some interesting viewpoints. So, what? He can't really keep the class under control and can't stay on track. Plus, he left out euthanasia as a "current moral problem." That irritated me. Anyway, should be an interesting semester no doubt.
Forensic Psychology (Psych 365): Woo for this class. I get to read a book about psychopaths. I get to talk about criminals in class for 3 hours. I'd say Wednesdays are going to rock!

Coincidentally, all of my psychology classes are in the same room in the same building. That room will probably not make me very happy by the end of the year. I bet my butt will be permanently engraved in one of the seats.

mood: happy music: NFL Film on Getting Kicked in the Nuts (heehee)

Woo! Another semester over! Christmas break is upon me and in my future there is shopping, presents, and a small trip! Woo! Anyway, my finals are over and that's all that really matters. So, in lieu of that information here are my predictions for my classes, hopefully... they will turn out right or better!

Psychology 302: Animal Behavior (or something like that): A
Psychology 281: Abnormal Psychology: C (actually I just found out I was three points away from a B... grr)
Humanities 101: Introduction to Western Civilization: A
Communications 102: Interpersonal Communications: B (but only because I got a C on the first test)
Sociology 330: Criminal Justice: A or really high B (if everything on Vista is right, then its an A)

So, anyway, it's my grandmother's birthday (Happy Birthday to her!) and I'm off to give her some presents! Ciao!

mood: bored music: Watching Trading Spaces

January: Please, someone, help!!
February: Some people say that everything has got its place in time. Even the day must give way to the night, but I'm not buying.
March: Ooh, check it out, I totally did someone's journal layout!
April: There's gonna be a backlash in the Catholic church soon, like there hasn't already been enough negative media.
May: There are very few days where I manage to say things I truly regret.
June: I got up before I wanted to and left home before I should have.
July: Yes, ignorance is bliss and I have come to find that as I grow older, this becomes more and more true of more and more things
August: Got a job with Sears, doing telemarketing for their home-improvement department.
September: Managed to train my rat to eat out of the magazine (tray) in the Skinner box.
October: I expect to get angry mob letters from people saying that I'm a dirty republican or something, but really, I need to know if you people actually think of the ramifications of your ridiculous ideas.
November: I can't help but feel sorry for myself every now and again.
December: I don't appreciate the fact that I paid almost $200 dollars for a parking pass that only guarantees me a spot 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

So... I have to say that my year sounds worse than it was.

mood: bored music: Death Cab for Cutie--I Will Follow You into the Dark

( yeah, another cut, aren't you lucky )

mood: aggravated music: Death Cab for Cutie--Title and Registration

Warning: Highly Politicized Entry 
This entry will probably rile up some people. I expect to get angry mob letters from people saying that I'm a dirty republican or something, but really, I need to know if you people actually think of the ramifications of your ridiculous ideas. So, here goes.

     I have oh-so-recently read two articles which have been sent to me that are in regards to current issues and politics, two of my most despised subjects. One was pleading for people to not buy gas on a certain day and one was pleading for people not to buy anything on a certain day. I'm pretty sure that yes, you understand that not purchasing a product from a company will hurt the company and I'm sure you think that by participating in these so-called "protests" that you will get a message across. Well, you're right, but it's probably not the message for which you hoped.
     First and foremost, gas prices are on the rise because our supplies of natural resources are dwindling. I drive a car, I understand the irritation suffered by motorists by the spike in gas prices, but please, let's not be ridiculous. Prices are never again going to be the cheaper prices of our youth. They are going to soar even higher until we use every last drop of petroleum and are forced to finally convert our vehicles to another fuel source. Of course, the loss of petroleum will also hurt several other industries, including pharmaceuticals, so if you want to protest something, try the conservation of our current petroleum supply, by supporting early conversion to another more efficient, and ultimately cheaper method. The technology exists, the gas and oil companies are just sitting on patents and copyrights in order to wipe out your bank accounts. They are not thinking of the ramifications of losing our natural resources, just their own swelling wallets.
     Secondly, exactly how is it that not buying any products on one day of the year supposed to send a message to the president that we don't want him in office? That protest is not sending that message. It is, however, sending the message that yes, we as Americans are willing to purposefully send our economy into a tizzy and slight depressive state because less that half of the citizens dislike the man that over half of the citizens put into office. Get real people. He won the election. If you don't like it, move. Simple as that. I'm not saying that I have supported every decision the man has made, but really. It's less than four years before another individual will be in office. LET IT GO. If you dislike the president, you have been given the right to vote at the age of 18 for a reason. Stop bitching and put your votes where your mouth is. I'm sick of hearing people bitch about the government and the president when they aren't even registered to vote. You have no right to complain in that situation. You only have a right to complain if you contributed to the election results. I realize you may dislike the man and his politics, but the voting system has been working for well over a century, maybe even two, if I remember my history correctly. Besides, apparently someone likes him, or he wouldn't be in office again.

So, anyway, that's the end of my rant. No offense is meant and I really hope that none is taken, but I'd just like to point out that obviously, those of you who supported these "causes" did not think of the other side of the picture.