College Stress

So I have officially finished all my School work for the semester and at least 8 months. If I pass the classes I will have a second degree, this time a Bachelors of Science in Political Science. The Big thing is IF I pass. I took 3 classes this semester (as well as doing 12 hr work days) and I know I have an A in one as it finished 8 weeks ago. The other 2 well that's a different story. One of the classes is an RODP class, this one I went into the final paper of the class with a definite C grade even if I didn't turn the last paper in so this means no matter what I have passed the class. My last class, however, has me sweating buckets. In the 15 weeks run up to this week we have only did work to get a max of 33.3% of our grade. I did well there and got a 32% our of the 33.3%, the remaining 66.6% is split between a research paper and an exam. I submitted the paper Tuesday and am waiting expectantly. Jen proofed it and thought it was an OK paper but that doesn't mean the prof will like it or that I will get a decent grade for it. The Exam, gahhhhh, I studied but it is difficult to study when you have to study 4 books and are unsure of what is wanted. He told us get there general stance on things and know about important info so I took notes, thought I was ready and took it. Lets say I think I did bad. I don't mean bad I mean BADDDDDDDDDD. He said he will curve exam but even then I think it will be BAAAAAD. I have to stew for at least 3 days though as the exam doesn't close till Sunday and then its the time till he curves and posts the grades. Till I know if I passed or failed I will be sweating buckets and if I fail lets say I will not be happy with myself.

On Cycling news it is now T-Minus 8 days to the Watertown Big Hill Challenge and Reggie and I are registered and ready to go. So, of course, is the rain. At the moment there is only talk of scattered showers so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It just sucks that I'm finished with school and cant get a decent ride in.

Well that's it for now, just wanted to post while I stress, I will talk to you Sunday with a weight update.

Laters S.

home upgrades

No update on weight as I have not weighed myself... I keep forgetting in the morning *LOL* I will remember an post tomorrow.


Whats been happening since my last post. Well a few things have been going on behind the scenes but nothing that needs to go onto the blog. Overall its been a busy week, as they all seem to becoming. College is hectic this semester for some reason and it seems to be constant from one thing to another. For now it is to produce a 6 page (double spaced) paper by midnight Wednesday. Perhaps I will get stressed closer but I feel ok about it.


I have been looking at our house, in and out and the yard to see what needs to be done and that I want to be done. Here is my list of things needing done or I want to do.

Master Bathroom

• Finish paining the ceiling - removed popcorn ceiling and did 1st layer on drywall.
• Install Light
• Finish stripping last of wallpaper backing
• clean the damned shower/bath tub - the upper section is scary.
• Tile from top of shower/tub unit to ceiling.
• replace toilet. The toilet itself is ok but the seat fittings are rusted, seal is shot and I don't like it
• replace sink unit & possibly paint current cabinetry (after sanding varnish off)
• put proper tile down
• paint trim etc and replace mirror / vanity lights

Spare bathroom

• sand and paint ceiling
• tile floor
• replace sink surface and possible paint cabinet
• paint trim etc
• clean bathtub

Master bedroom

• Paint room
• remove popcorn ceiling (dependant on how well bathroom looks)
• hardwood floor
• paint trim
• install light/fan

Guest bedroom 1

• Paint inside closet
• hardwood floor
• remove popcorn ceiling
• install light/fan

Guest bedroom 2

• repaint walls & trim
• Paint closet and doors
• Hardwood floor
• remove popcorn ceiling
• install light / fan

Living room

• fix cracks in ceiling / loose drywall tape due to settlement
• hardwood floors
• remove raised section of room
• paint
• removed popcorn ceiling (they are vaulted and 16 ft and I have a fear of heights hmmm might be hard)
• sort out noisy fan / replace

Dining room

• replace ceiling fan
• fix cracks in ceiling
• hardwood floors
• paint

Kitchen

• Fix Ceiling (replaced light was smaller and now there are holes *LOL*)
• paint and / or tiles on walls near stove
• Tile floor.
• Cabinet upgrade maybe
• Counter upgrade for SURE!!!

Game room

• hardwood maybe
• repaint

House outside

• Fix loose bricks on front step
• Replace eaves or repair where needed.
• replace front roof section (shingles / roof due to shoddy replacement - caused eave damage)
• other minor issues

Yard

• remove pool and replace with sunken bricked sun area / fire pit / fireplace type (picture of something similar below.
• finish removal of shed (approx 80% complete)
• finish replacement of fence (approx 35 - 40% complete)
• make yard pretty.

Looking at picture imagine more sunken with a retaining wall and a bricked fireplace type thing and maybe firepit