The Final Stretch (SLIGHTLY Belated -- Sorry!)

“The Final Stretch”

Four finals down—one to go. I have to admit that I find myself becoming a little sappy over this. Furthermore, being a 28 year old student in college classifies me as “old.” Hence, I’m an old sap. I feel sorry for my wife for having to deal with my sappiness, and hereby apologize to her for any future incidences. Now, how do I feel about this?
Truth be told, at the start of the semester, some of those I would have called friends from fall semester pretty much disappeared, which I found to be odd. Then, when attempting to be involved in any of their conversations, it was really weird. Not to say I’m superior to them in any way, shape or form, but most of their conversations seemed to be rather immature; this, coming from the guy who gets all cracked up on Mountain Dew before Japanese class and bounces across the walls. I wonder if there are too many times when I act childish. *ponders* I suppose a part of me really doesn’t want to grow up and be “old.” But I do think that’s something I need to change. Sorry… back to the topic at hand…
There were two classes I took this past semester that were taught by the same professors as fall semester. I look up to these two professors immensely, and find myself sad that, for one of them, I will not be in any classes taught by him next semester. The weird thing is, it’s not like “well, that sucks,” and move on sad. I view it more like a master-mentor type of relationship. And realizing that even after summer break there will be no classes taught by him, it really does make me sad. As for Japanese—oh, it’s on like Donkey Kong!!
Again, I will miss the routine of attending class as we enter summer break. But that’s okay ‘cause Nicky-boy here’s gonna get himself a job, which will certainly help pass the time more quickly! J As for where… well, I have no clue, yet. I’ll keep you posted on that…
Today was by far my least favorite final. Like I tell my wife, I absolutely love the professor and her enthusiasm, I hate the curriculum. I suppose it’s my fault that I live nearly an hour away, but the final was at 8am. I left the house at 6:30 to get some more cramming in before the big showdown. The final itself could have been much shorter had we not had to write our own speeches. Granted, they were 2 minute speeches, but you have some students who went over the time limit (I’m sure I was one of them), and before you know it, an hour has already gone by. While it was very nice that the speeches were first (thereby acting as a last minute “refresher”), it could have been nicer to…ohhh…maybe omit that portion? Just one complaint. If it’s the professor who wrote the curriculum, I humbly apologize. I’m cranky. Good excuse, yeah?
So my last final is due Friday by noon. I’m really stoked for it, actually. After that, it’s all about contacting some company called ManPower and seeing what they have to offer. For any potential employers out there who may view this blog, I’ll be available to work full time during the summer starting June 9.
I’m sure some of you are wondering – well if your last final is due on May 9 – what’s going on for a month? Well. My wife’s mother and father are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary and are taking my wife and I, my wife’s brother and his wife on a “European Whirl” for 15 days. You have absolutely no idea how much I’m looking forward to being ridiculously photo happy. Thankfully, I recently purchased a small digital point-and-shoot camera so my antics won’t be too terribly “touristy,” I hope. Odd thing is, I think the thing I’m most looking forward to is seeing one of my best friends – Mike Bullis (and his family), who is stationed in Germany. Any requests as to what I should take photos of?
This is certainly long enough. For those who read it all the way through, I thank you. Now if you wouldn’t mind COMMENTING, that’d be great *s*! I hope that you all have a fantabulous summer. Please stay safe!
Oh, worry not. This blog shall go on. There’s been a lot on my mind lately, so I’m sure I’ll blog again soon. If there are any topics out there you feel I should blog about, let me know!
Thanks for viewing so far. I’ll write again soon.

~ N.