Freshman!

Today was the first day of the rest of my life.....or something like that. I started college again. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous today as I was headed to campus. I knew it was going to be a great day when I got the last available parking spot in the lot on campus. Otherwise I would've had to park in Guthrie. I double checked my schedule and gingerly headed to my 10:00, General Chemistry I with eager anticipation. The 9:00 class had not let out yet so I was able to collect myself. I checked the schedule on the door and matched up my professor. Whew....in the right place. The students shuffled out and we shuffled in. I chose a seat on the far side....not the front because I didn't want to be "that girl.". So I chose a respectable seat about two seats back from the front. I unpack my materials and get my iPad set up. The professor, who is a very chic lady for a chemist, begins to pass out info and says "welcome to Chem II". Wait, come again. I could have sworn she said Chem II. Quick.....double check the schedule. Dang it.....Chem I is at 11. I'm supposed to be in Psychology....13 miles away in the Education building. I discretely get up with my huge parka and begin the excuse me shuffle. Excuse me, excuse me, wrong class, excuse me. I wanted to die. I began to feel my face turn red as I quickly left the class before I could hear any giggles. I couldn't have taken it...much too fragile! I begin the jaunt to the Ed building, hoping I don't have one of those professors that locks the door at class time. As I'm walking, I text C-Rob....me: OMG....totally just sat in the wrong class! C-Rob: Fffrrrreshhhhman! Thanks babe. So I make it to Psych and thankfully there are a few other latecomers. I apologize as I walk in, and the professor says, " oh don't even worry about it....I could care less.". I'm going to like her. I sit down and unpack my materials, iPad, etc. I hear Thriller by Michael Jackson playing and I start looking around to see who the loser is that uses that as a ring tone. Oh what? It's. Coming. From. My. iPad. What the heck!?!? I don't even know how my iTunes is playing but I do know I have a husband who likes MJ. I swear it felt like forever for me to get to my iTunes and turn it off! Kill me now! The rest of the class went smoothly. The prof says she likes class participation so I answer when she asks, "what's the first thing that pops into your mind when I say psychology?". I answer, "Frued.". I get about 60 blank stares and she asks the class who's familiar with Sigmund Frued. Maybe 5 people raise their hand. Wow.
Lunch was interesting. I have an hour break on Mondays because my chemistry lab is at 1. It doesn't really give me enough time to get in the car, go eat, and find another spot so I decide to see what the "food court" is all about. Chickfila, Sushi, Flat Tire burger....are you kidding me? I had fond memories of hanging out in the commons at SNU but Sodexo-Marriott has nothing on this! Not the healthiest options but between that and the on campus Starbucks, I'm good to go!
My school day ended with my chemistry lab. The professor begins by introducing himself and giving us his email, office hours, etc. He says, "my phone number is nine million four hundred seventy one thousand two hundred forty two. That's 1242 if you re on campus and 947-1242 if you don't use numbers correctly. Oooooh snap. Math humor in this mamma jamma! All in all, my first day of school was okay. I'm excited about the new chapter of my life but also overwhelmed. I just need to perfect the fine art of organization. I have these two classes and lab, online Biology for Majors, physics at OCCC and the beast of Algebra Flex-Ed course. It's going to take careful planning and scheduling to make sure everything is getting done and staying on top of the syllabi (see what I did there?) and of course, maintaining my job responsibilities and making sure the Robertson household is running smoothly and properly. On a slightly more optimistic note, algebra is slightly easier. I can at least do all of my exercises, I'm going to just need to memorize a ton of info for my midterm next week. I'm actually feeling pretty good about it. Not sure I can make an A but I can definitely score decently.

Out with the old....in with the beginning.

So Happy New Year! C-Rob and I rang in 2011 in a fitting, perfect way. A fabulous dinner at Signature Grill with some of our best friends.! It's a great way to start an exciting year. 2010 was a whirl wind for me and I'm eagerly anticipating 2011. A little terrified.....but excited! I've never really been big on resolutions but I figured with all the change that this year holds, why not give it a go. Plus, if I put it in cyberspace, I might actually try to stick to it. So here goes:
1) stop smoking crack and hookin' for spare change. Wow! Look at that......done!
2) shed some lbs. Let's be honest here. I've never been a small person but I still have some weight leftover from my sweet Buster Brown, but come on, it's been over a year. Whoops. My main motivation behind this is a beach vacation that all of our friends are taking this summer. I mean, nothing puts a damper on your vacay like getting harpooned while sunbathing!
3) spend more QUALITY time with my kiddos. I spend a ton of time with my kids but it generally involves us being in the same room, the kids playing and me on the iPad or working on my computer. As I get busier with school work, time with my kids will be a little scarce. I need to remind myself that homework/work can wait until they're asleep.
4) Live on a budget. I mean really? Do I have any other choice?
5) Make more time for my husband. He's an amazing man is so patient, understanding, and loving.
6) spend more time in the Word. Possibly find a good couples devotional study.

I'm sure I could go on and on, but this list is a start and pretty doable. With that, I hope you all have an amazing, blessed, healthy, and prosperous 2011. The Robertson fam is off to Nana's for some black eyed peas.