Slowly I am getting my life back on track. As of like 2 minutes ago, I have reached full-time status and got into the Art History course that I needed for my degree in History. Registration closes tonight at 8pm, so this new development is a great relief. Money will be coming shortly which is most welcome.
As for a dual degree, the other being Spanish, I will have to wait and see. I need to meet with the Chair of Modern and Classical Languages to discuss my options.
In a health scare, I have learned that I do not have testicular cancer. The ultra-sound showed that I have a cyst (quite normal), and it does not have to be removed. I am advised to wear tighty whities. My health insurance was reinstated just in time to go to my appointment.
And lastly, with my job from hell, I have made some progress. I'm working on removing all of what I have allready painted from the metal railings with a paint stripper attached to my dad's drill. It is the most grueling process I could imagine. After it is to be removed I need to clean the railing with paint thinner and let it dry overnight. After that I have a mini roller, which will apply the paint at the correct thickness. I have bought a new paint to use; black satin from Rustoleum (Spelling?). Getting the time in to complete the job from hell is going to be difficult, but not impossible.
Just taking it all one step at a time. I am looking forward to my studies which include:
Art History (beginning with the Stone Age)
Advanced grammar and compostion (SPA)
The Civilization of Spain
Survey of Spanish American Literature
I love my courses being taught in Spanish. It is rapidly making me think in Spanish again. Art History is in english, but my professor's accent keeps me on my toes.
Bueno. Esta canción de Ricky Martin, me parece a mí, la una más apropriada para mi vida en este momento. No I did not change my user sound.
La Copa de la Vida
La vida es
Pura pasion
Hay que llenar
Copa de amor
Para vivir hay
Que luchar
Un Corazon
Para ganar
Como Cain Y Abel
Es un partido cruel
Tienes que pelear por una estrella
Consigue Con Honor
La Copa Del Amor
Para Sobrevivir Y Luchar Por Ella
Luchar Por Ella (SI!)
Luchar Por Ella (SI!)
Tu Y Yo!! Ale, Ale, Ale
Go, Go, Gol! Ale, Ale, Allez
Ariba va!! El Mundo Esta De pie
Go, Go, Gol!! Ale, Ale, Ale
La vida es competicion
Hay que Sonar ser campeon
La copa es la bendicion
La ganaras Go, Go, Go!
Tu instincto natural
Vencer a tu rival
Tienes que pelear por una estrella
Consigue con honor
La copa del amor
Para sobrevivir y luchar por ella
Luchar por ella (SI!)
Luchar por ella (SI!)
Tu Y Yo!! Ale, Ale, Ale
Go, Go, Gol! Ale, Ale, Allez
Ariba va!! El Mundo Esta De pie
Go, Go, Gol!! Ale, Ale, Ale
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09/01/2006 15:46 #25822
La copa de la vida08/31/2006 21:07 #25821
Mikey is 23!
08/29/2006 19:21 #25820
Condensed for your benefitI'll try and make a long story short. I'm not registered for classes yet and classes for Buffalo State began yesterday. My insurance is gone, the loan companies are poised to collect and finances are iffy (As if they were ever fine!).
Buffalo State has been sooo slow in transferring my credits over to my degrees. Part of it is my fault, but part of it lies on broken promises from a particular administrator. Because I didn't know how my credits awarded in Cuba will apply to my degree, I have been unable to register for the apropriate classes. Today I met with the Chair of the History Dept. He sat with me for a full hour and a half trying to put together the puzzle of where to put credits so that I could graduate now. I'm so greatful to him for doing his job without ever complaining. The puzzle is missing a tiny piece. Thou shall not double dip more than once. I need an art class!
I can't afford to shell out cash for only one class. My options are 1) Appeal to the college to drop the art requirement or 2) Instead of a minor in Spanish, go for a major, thus being registered full time. I'm going for option 2. This is what I originally wanted and there are more positives in option 2 rather than option 1.
This is far from over. Now I have to try and register for what I need before Friday when registration closes. I already have one professor who has vowed to force me in as necessary. ¡Gracias Profe!
Buffalo State has been sooo slow in transferring my credits over to my degrees. Part of it is my fault, but part of it lies on broken promises from a particular administrator. Because I didn't know how my credits awarded in Cuba will apply to my degree, I have been unable to register for the apropriate classes. Today I met with the Chair of the History Dept. He sat with me for a full hour and a half trying to put together the puzzle of where to put credits so that I could graduate now. I'm so greatful to him for doing his job without ever complaining. The puzzle is missing a tiny piece. Thou shall not double dip more than once. I need an art class!
I can't afford to shell out cash for only one class. My options are 1) Appeal to the college to drop the art requirement or 2) Instead of a minor in Spanish, go for a major, thus being registered full time. I'm going for option 2. This is what I originally wanted and there are more positives in option 2 rather than option 1.
This is far from over. Now I have to try and register for what I need before Friday when registration closes. I already have one professor who has vowed to force me in as necessary. ¡Gracias Profe!
leetee - 08/30/06 09:30
Good luck! I hope everything gets sorted out with time to spare! :O)
Good luck! I hope everything gets sorted out with time to spare! :O)
08/25/2006 00:32 #25819
And the winner is...(e:hodown)!!!! DING, ding, ding, ding! You won the (e:libertad) gas price contest. 
The official gas price for the Landes and Blackwell on Elmwood for Friday 8/25/06 is $2.97. (e:howdown)'s guess of $3.299 was the closest of all participating (e:peeps).
(e:zobar) would have won if he had confirmed that his guess of $3.219 was at the Landes and Blackwell on Elmwood and not the Citgo on Colvin and Linwood. Sorry you lose.
(e:hodown) will be receiving a free gallon of gas via the US postal service. Enjoy your gas (e:hodown)!
The official gas price for the Landes and Blackwell on Elmwood for Friday 8/25/06 is $2.97. (e:howdown)'s guess of $3.299 was the closest of all participating (e:peeps).
(e:zobar) would have won if he had confirmed that his guess of $3.219 was at the Landes and Blackwell on Elmwood and not the Citgo on Colvin and Linwood. Sorry you lose.
(e:hodown) will be receiving a free gallon of gas via the US postal service. Enjoy your gas (e:hodown)!
08/24/2006 15:06 #25818
OverwhelmedI'm practically in tears right now. My life seems to be crashing down on me all at once. Of course, I take responsibility for my present situation, but right now that just makes me feel worse. I can't even put into words this overwhelming sense of doom that I feel. Since I am going to my grandparents cottage, maybe I'll have some time to get ahold of this life that is spiralling out of control. It is going to take me a long time to get out of these messes. Sorry to be vague, I just don't feel too comfortable even sharing this much.
It feels great to go and see my grandparents. My dad is taking me to see them. The cottage has been in our family many years. My great grandfather, Benjamin Smith, helped build it during the depression. I don't get to spend as much time with my family as I think is necessary. I love them. This is the time I know that I have to use my faith if I want to overcome these problems.
It feels great to go and see my grandparents. My dad is taking me to see them. The cottage has been in our family many years. My great grandfather, Benjamin Smith, helped build it during the depression. I don't get to spend as much time with my family as I think is necessary. I love them. This is the time I know that I have to use my faith if I want to overcome these problems.
jenks - 08/26/06 12:06
:( Hope you're feeling better... Let me know if I can help in any way.
:( Hope you're feeling better... Let me know if I can help in any way.
mrdt - 08/25/06 00:23
When ever I get frustrated I take just a minute or two to clear my mind and focus on my breathing, blocking out all thoughts or distractions. It centers me...
When ever I get frustrated I take just a minute or two to clear my mind and focus on my breathing, blocking out all thoughts or distractions. It centers me...
libertad - 08/25/06 00:20
thanks guys. After chanting for a little while I feel better, but I still have a little anxiety. It really is something I think we all go through. Sometimes you just get pushed over the edge. Deep breaths! Hope you all have a great weekend.
thanks guys. After chanting for a little while I feel better, but I still have a little anxiety. It really is something I think we all go through. Sometimes you just get pushed over the edge. Deep breaths! Hope you all have a great weekend.
joshua - 08/24/06 20:46
Whoa. My only words of advice would be to just slow down and not get yourself worked up, regardless of the problems. Slow down! Go relax before you implode... it sounds like a trip to the homestead is in order.
Whoa. My only words of advice would be to just slow down and not get yourself worked up, regardless of the problems. Slow down! Go relax before you implode... it sounds like a trip to the homestead is in order.
mrmike - 08/24/06 20:38
Hang in there, friend
Hang in there, friend
metalpeter - 08/24/06 19:38
Firstly even though I don't know what is going on really, I can understand and respect that you don't want to get into details on the internet.
When things are falling apart going away won't make those things go away. But it will at least be a break from them for so time. It may even give you time to look at things when they arn't on top of you and give you a differant perspective. I hope you get to enjoy the time away and enjoy your family. If what is going on is something you can talk to your family about they may be able to give you some perspective. Granted lots of things have changed since your grand parents grew up or where young, but they also have a lot of experance. In any evenr I wish you luck in handling things falling apart the best that you can.
Firstly even though I don't know what is going on really, I can understand and respect that you don't want to get into details on the internet.
When things are falling apart going away won't make those things go away. But it will at least be a break from them for so time. It may even give you time to look at things when they arn't on top of you and give you a differant perspective. I hope you get to enjoy the time away and enjoy your family. If what is going on is something you can talk to your family about they may be able to give you some perspective. Granted lots of things have changed since your grand parents grew up or where young, but they also have a lot of experance. In any evenr I wish you luck in handling things falling apart the best that you can.
Dave, my hair is indeed naturally curly and I had straightened in both that picture and my current user pic.
That is my favorite song of all time! I love any music that is World Cup themed@!
Hay que sonar
Sonar es sobrevivir
Never got to use Spanish much (esp in an immersion situation like living in Spain), but I can still make out a bit of it when I read it...I can always brush up with a learning CD or something.
(though I got an Italian one for Christmas and haven't used it yet...I should do that...)
Asi es la vida...