Very Fun School Day!

Such a very nice day! ^_^ I just love my classes (so far) and that's a really nice feeling to have. The first class I had was History 282 and turned in my first 'informal' paper. The first thing we did was play the name game; we're all sitting in a semi-circle for this class and one by one, we have to say our own name plus the names of whoever spoke before you. :P Example, first person goes Nikki. Second person goes Chelsea, Nikki. Third person goes Kim, Chelsea Nikki. And so on... For some reason, I was last! So I had to say 20 something names... :P Fortunately I have a very good memory and am good with faces so I didn't have any troubles at all and everyone was pretty impressed I got it all down. lol! Unfortunately for two people, they were a little late for class so had to name everyone without having the advantage of been listening and trying to remember from the very beginning of the game. :P

We finished up on the Reconstrcuction and learned more about the new frontier as well as the Indian wars that took place. I got my first take home quiz as well as another informal paper, both which are due next week. Then for the next two classes we're going to be watching a film on Andrew Carnegie; should prove to be interesting.

Next was theater class. First did the 'breathing' exercises then she talked a little bit about the Who, What, Where, and When of acting (haven't gotten to the Why yet). Then for acting we had to pretend we were at a 4th grade playground during recess. Half the class pretended to be playground objects (swing, basketball hoops, tires, etc.) and the other half were 4th grade students. :P It was pretty hilarious when I was pretending to be one of the tires cut in half in a row to play leapfrog. The others didn't know what my 'group' was doing so though we were chairs... so they sat on us a little... :P

Then, continuing off from last week, our teacher would have us each take turns giving a little introduction of themselves. We didn't have enough time to get through everyone (we actually had gone fifteen minutes over time :P) . I didn't get to talk in front of the class yet (we're going alphabetically by the beginning letter of everyone's last name, 'S' is the bottom of the list...). ^_^

Went home and had a quick lunch and watched Hogan's Heroes then Firefly. Started on my history chapter quiz (pretty tough; thirty HARD multiple choice questions and a short essay) so I think it's good I'm getting a bit of a good start. Maki and I left for our 3:15 Geography class and studied about solar energy, weather, and the atmosphere. Interesting stuff, though most of it we've learned already from high school... :P

Got out of class early so went home, did some studying, then left to pick Erin up from her internship. It was really crowded and everyone was driving crazy; but as you might be able to tell, I got home safe and sound. ^_^

Finished up my Japanese homework just in time for dinner. YUM, Naomi! Delicious yellow curry...

Watched the last Firefly episode halfway then video chatted with my mother. She helped me look over my finished Japanese homework; it's so nice having her help me out! (Hugs and kisses to Mommy)

Got to watch a few more minutes of Firefly before I got a call from Nichelle. Talked with her a bit then we decided to meet before class tomorrow so that I can help her with her Japanese homework. :P Well, I guess I have to get up earlier than I thought I would have to tomorrow but at least I have only one class and I can maybe get a nap in somewhere...

Finally finished my tv episode (:P) and now I'm here at the computer writing up my blog. Going to bed a little early now...

P.S. Here's a funny map which our Geography teacher showed to the class last week to show just how much maps are always 'biased' and expresses a specific point of view. :P Isn't it hilarious? The class wouldn't let the teacher change the slide until we got to look at the whole thing. ^_^ (If it doesn't show up, ask me to send you since blogger.com's been acting funny about this picture for some reason)