Problem Solved . . . maybe!

I got my Econ professor to update the gradebook. Let's hope it was before he submitted grades, or else I'll still have to get the university involved!

Other than that, it is HOT here! Elijah and I went to karate this morning and I felt like we walked into a sauna!

On a last note, happy birthday to my second cousin Kenny. He is actually over in Europe now and has been there for almost two months! I hope your day was great -- wherever you are!

Frustration

Well, I'm glad Econ is over. The professor "jacked" my grade and has mysteriously overlook 52 points that I am due! Needless to say, I may have to get the university involved to get it straightened out.

Now it's time for finance. I just started a three week pre-requisite (pass/fail), then it is eight weeks of the "real" finance. Here's the one thing I don't get about this program. All the classes are three credit hours except for 3: accounting, finance, and statistics. They are four credit hour classes and are eight weeks long (instead of six). Now for accounting and finance, there are pre-reqs lasting three weeks. Why would you have someone take a total of 11 weeks of a class? Some of these six week classes should be eight weeks. I don't get it. So basically, I'll be doing finance until October!

Nothing else is going on, except I've got sinus/allergy problems. Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Kevin!

Happy Birthday to my oldest and dearest friend Kevin! It has been a tough year for him, so please keep him in your prayers. Cheers to a new year for you . . . I hope it brings you everything you have ever wished for!

The Red Stripe

Elijah earned another stripe tonight at karate! One more and he gets to test for a belt! The instructor was doing a demonstration and had Elijah do the move with him, Elijah was grinning from ear to ear! I get such a kick out of watching him in class!

Where does the time go?

This is the last weekend of economics. Boo-hoo. I can't believe how fast these last six weeks have gone by. Tuesday starts a finance pre-req -- three weeks long. Then eight weeks of finance. Should be interesting. As far as econ goes, our team project has been on the company 3M. Since it happens to be a huge company, we based our study on the health care division. Needless to say, I have learned more about health care products than I ever imagined.

Other than that, my weekend is filled with karate, a birthday party and a bridal shower . . . while finishing my final project and completing my final exam. Wish me luck!

Have a nice weekend!

Jeep Blues

So sometime last week my left turn signal started acting up. When I say acting up, I mean it looked like it was hyperventalating when I would use it. I knew it must mean that something wasn't working on the driver side since my right turn blinker was normal. Sure enough, I checked and the rear blinker was not working, but the front was. I head off to the auto parts store to get a new bulb. Easy fix . . . right? WRONG!

Before I could get to changing it, both my blinkers stop working. Yes, stop working! Now solid light, not rapid blinking, nothing! So, I spent the weekend with my arm out the window letting people know when I was turning. I think people forgot what they mean because I got some funny looks.

So this morning I head off to the dealership to have them take a look. I was not interested in commuting in rush hour on the freeway without any turn signals. Some people drive crazy enough. When I get there, they tell me they are pretty backed up and I may need to leave it overnight (for blinkers!). I ask them if they could at least diagnose the problem and go from there. Sure! Mind you this was before 8 a.m.

Fortunately in one regard, it was slow at work, so it wasn't a big deal I wasn't there. Elijah and I hung out at home. At 4 p.m. I call to check on the car and I'm told that my car is next. At 7 p.m. I call and they tell me they are just pulling it in . . . WHAT! I was so mad. I get the manager on the phone who gives me a song and dance. I tell them I'm coming to get the car, but then do I play roulette on the freeway in the morning? I really don't want to. Fortunately for me I have a friend I work with that doesn't live too far from me. I've given her a ride to work on a few occasions, so I call her up. No Problem.

So, we shall see what they find out tomorrow. I'm not happy with Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep, but maybe they can redeem themselves on Tuesday. Cross your fingers.

Too Hot!

After karate, I took Elijah to the spraypark in Plymouth. His karate class is going to be held there next week, so I thought we would check it out early. He had a blast, but it was hot! No shade and a bright sun -- not my kind of fun, but I decided to tough it out for him. It didn't help that I was tired from hangin with the ladies from work last night.

Not much else going on but homework. I'm almost done with this class - yahoo!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy Birthday Coco!

Happy Birthday to Nicole! Hope you have a great day!

Mixed Up

I don't know about anyone else, but I am all mixed up this week. Having the holiday on a Tuesday really messes with your internal clock. Today is Friday, but it feels like a Wednesday (maybe Thursday). Needless to say I haven't felt like I had my head together since Wednesday!
On top of that, I'm really unhappy with Elijah's "school." I just don't feel like he is getting quality care, in addition to a quality curriculum. I spent the morning researching options, so we shall see . . .

Have a great weekend!

Happy Independence Day!

Saying "happy fourth of july" sounds too much like wishing you a great day on a date! Is anyone else sad that it's back to the old routine tomorrow? Where has the first half of the year gone? My dog hates this time of year -- fireworks are torture to him . . . I need to find the doggie downers so he can relax!

Nothing else new . . . so I guess I will sign off! Be safe and have a great week!

Festive Day

Today we went to the Westland Festival. Canton doesn't seem to have one, so we venture down the street and hang out. For $18 per person you can ride the carnival rides all day (it's expensive, but a deal when you see how much the individual tickets are!). One that that is different this year is the Vietnam "Moving Wall" Display. It is on display until July 4. It is the only time in the Detroit area this year (it's in Alma and Cheboygon in September). I have to say it is pretty amazing. It looks almost identical to the Vietnam Memorial in DC. My cousins have an uncle that was killed in action, so we went and looked up his name on the wall. They give you a crayon, so you can take a piece of paper and "shadow" the person's name on the paper. If you are in the Westland area, you should stop by!