| I seem to have learned something about myself |
[Apr. 8th, 2008|11:01 pm] |
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I don't do so well in classes that require memorization as opposed to understanding. Math classes, science classes, philosophy classes, et cetera I have no problem with. I test well because I understand the material, and it's all about application of things learned.
Classes like History, and my Physical Geography class, I have serious issues with. It's no longer about understanding, but about obtained information that can only be applied in one way. I don't know everything about Andrew Jackson. I don't want to know everything about Andrew Jackson. I want to learn things I can apply in other situations. Like a formula, or composition. I don't care that the soil is podzol or that the panic of 18whateverthefuck was due to heavy land speculation. It might be interesting that the clouds are altocumulus, or those nice little wispy cirrus, but that's the only application I have.
This is frustrating. |
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| Dear Journal |
[Dec. 21st, 2007|12:08 am] |
Since a certain Aussie has bugged me enough, I figure I'd better post an update. (Jerk! :P)
-Not a whole lot different has gone on lately (some might consider me to be lying), except for that the semester ended: I felt I did relatively well in my classes, made at least all bs, may even have an A or 2 in there. Finals stressed me out, but I did okay.
-Sarah and I moved apartments within the same complex into another, much more expensive place. It's the same exact apartment as we had before, but this one has many more niceties, such as hardwood floors and track lighting. We trashed our couch and are in the process of getting another one. It's going to be ridiculously awesome.
-Sarah and I decided that we are going to buy a house (or condo). It'll probably happen sometime within the next year or two. We were surprised by just how affordable it was, and we've got friends helping us out so it shouldn't be too hard to find the perfect place.
-and that's all I got for now. Looking forward to going to Florida to see the fam for new year's.
Dom, feel free to keep bugging me to update :P |
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