Week 13: Famous Last Words

Last year during the fall semester I had bone cancer and had to take narcotic pain medications everyday to deal with the pain caused by the disease. I had been a very successful student in the past, and I thought I would be able to deal with what was going on and finish my school for the semester without a problem. As the semester progressed, I started to become overwhelmed with having to deal with both school and my other issues. I can be a very stubborn person, and I decided not to withdraw from classes based on the fact that I had been a very capable student in the past. In retrospect, this was a poor decision. I want to attend medical school, so my grades are very important. Due to medical treatment regarding my condition, I was unable to take some of my finals. As a result, I had to take an incomplete in a few of my classes. Receiving an incomplete allows a student one year to finish the remaining work left in the class, which in my case was just taking the finals. I ended up missing the spring and summer semester due to ongoing treatment for the disease. This week I had a meeting with one of my professors to discuss the plan for taking the final and completing the class. It turns out that my professor had incorrectly calculated my grade when filling out the incomplete form, and my grade in the class was much higher than I thought it was. This has taken a huge weight off my shoulders, as I no longer have to make an A on the final to earn an A in the class. Even though I haven't attended this class in a year, I think I will be able to study for the final and make the grade I desire. I have been worrying about the outcome of this class since last year and I'm so relieved to be in a position where I can still realistically achieve my goals. I'll be studying pretty much all day everyday until finals to make sure I'm ready, but I no longer feel like the odds are stacked against me. 

Me for the rest of the semester. Source: Wikipedia

Famous Last Words: Week 12

So I saw "Nightcrawler" and thought it was really good. I think Jake Gyllenhall did such a great job with his character. At the beginning of the movie it is clearly established that his character is not a good person. He then goes on a journey to become the best at what he loves doing, no matter what happens to others along the way. The ending sort of reminded me of "No Country for Old Men" in the way he can't be stopped. I would love to say more, but I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone. I really like seeing movies at The Warren. The theater is so nice, and the balcony/directors seating is even nicer. You can order drinks while you watch a movie at the theatre.

Nightcrawler poster

I'm really glad the Thunder picked up their second win of the season tonight. I would argue that the Thunder are the best 2-5 team in the history of the NBA. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook being out are obviously terrible for the team, but the Thunder were also dealing with injuries to other players throughout the week. The fact that they aren't getting blown out every game bodes very well for the Thunder. My fantasy basketball team also won this week, so I'm pretty excited about that.

I couldn't finish school last fall for medical reasons and had to take an incomplete in a few of my classes. When you get an I, you have one calendar year to finish the course or receive an F. I just have to take a final in two classes, but it has been so long since I learned the material. I am going to have to start studying pretty much all day everyday soon for these classes so I can do well on the finals and finish the classes.