Game Over!!!

Hey Peeps!!!

Like every other college kid out there, it's been finals week. Some have pulled their hair out, screamed, cried, or yelled during their first finals experience. I'm proud to say that all my hair is still attached to my head, I haven't screamed at anyone, no tears were shed (well at least not over the exams) and I didn't even swear over the tests. I survived and am proud to report I have finished my 1st college semester with a "B" average.

It's strange that I'm proud of that though. In Junior High and High School I was obsessed with my grades for the most part. If it wasn't an "A" in everything but math (I'm not a math girl so I was happy to take a "B" or even a "C"). I did extra credit just to do it and became a sort of teachers pet in some classes. That was just who I was. I loved school and couldn't understand why some did poorly (I still don't, but whatev). Being in college has changed my personal perspective slightly. In college most of your grade comes from exams because there aren't "filler" assignments to boost your grade. I've never been a great test taker and even struggle with test anxiety. Everything considered, I am proud of my "B" average!! I'm receiving credit for all my classes have even learned a few study tricks that work for me.

I'm glad to be done with my 1st semester. Is it common for freshman to have a bout of "senioritis"?? I know I did. Near the end I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to learn anything more. But I made it and I'm done!! It's time for new classes!!

I have a 3 week break to fill, and filled it's going to be. I was able to get my job back at Syracuse Family Fun Center and I'm going to be working like crazy, which is good because textbooks are expensive!! I'm going to be there a lot, so if you're looking for some fun, come visit me there!! I'm so grateful that I left on good terms over the summer and am able to come back and work the break. I'm going to stay on and help out on some weekends until school is done for the summer. Best part of all, I'm back to doing birthday parties!! I loved doing birthday parties when I worked there. Seeing a little kid's face light up with excitement is one of the best feelings in the world.

It's going to be a busy break with work and maybe a trip or two to Logan...let the fun begin!!! But for tonight it’s good night!!!

**Rachael Marie