I earned a 92 on my first pre-cal midterm last week. I was very pleased. Worked my tail off studying last week doing practice problems, and went to the math lab for a Thursday night, 8:15 test. Intro to microeconomics is not going as well-- having a little trouble grasping concepts. Got a 69 on my first test in that class, week before last. So hopefully, things pick up a little.
Part of my econ class involves a Wed 6:30 pm lab, which so far has not passed 30 minutes in length. It takes me longer to drive to campus, park, walk, repeat than the actual lab does. Immediately following lab is team trivia at a local watering hole. A colleague of the wife invited me a few months back, and I enjoy it. She comes along now, too, as we recreate some of our old trivia magic.
A favorite question last week involved the car mentioned in the theme music to All In the Family. I sang the whole song (loud enough for my teammates only, btw) to get to the type of car, a LaSalle. Being able to pitch in was important to me. It's all fun, I know, and nobody keeps score of how many questions each team member answers, but I do like being able to pitch in. We'll be back there this Wednesday, too.
Job news: bad news, and OK news. OK news: I got a job as concession stand help at the Bama football games-- Friday preparation such as making popcorn and stuffing it into bags 700 times, lugging tubs and cases of drinks down ramps and into place for the next day's game. It's hot and sweaty work, especially in the Alabama heat, but it's something, but it's not often (yet), and it gets in the way of gameday. The hope is to land a more permanent gig, which leads us to...
Another job interview last Wednesday, and learning Friday I was not selected. Bummer. So I'm still working on figuring out which direction to go. Wanting very much to contribute, yet unsure of which way to turn or look. A lot going on for me these days, much to sort out and understand. Still very much upside down right now. Trying to look forward and give effort.
I'm still here, and I'll be around.
