A little shakey

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A little shakey
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Mon, 01-08-2007 - 4:58pm

Finished my first day of classes for this semester & I have five, 50 minutes classes stacked up one after the other on Mon., Weds., Fridays. So, I know there are going to be some long days this spring. I really like all my teachers and classes except math. College Algebra, first day and I was not really impressed with the teacher.

I'm trying to psych myself out of this apprehensive feeling because 1) I know I'm not real enthused about math anyway and 2) I got all upset last semester when I was dropped a letter grade over attendence (one day when my daughter was sick)...so when this guy started yakkinhg on about attendence and if you don't sign the sheet the first few minutes of each class, then you're marked absent and no excuses etc. I started to feel hot and wanted out of there. I know it's an anxiety reaction, but I looked and there's no way to change sections without dropping/changes the classes that I really like and need. I feel so trapped. This sucks.

Ironically, my DH has class with this guy and was all like, oh he's good, you'll like him. I just realized that this is the class DH had to drop because he missed too much class with his MS attack and the guy wouldn't let him make-up an exam and homework.

And it is the first class I have four days a week, so I get upset there and it sort of sets the tone for the day. Arghhhh, I know I should just get over it and soldier through the class, but my gut is saying change it. I have to have this math level to graduate this spring.

Okay whine over...I'm not feeling just awful, most of the day was great, but I'm tired and shakey, sort of anxiety wired and worrying now about this class.

Sigh,
Dee

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 6:18pm

I'm sure not going to say to quit worrying, Dee. I have done it so much myself that I know changes in my routine trigger it. Eventually you'll get adjusted. It isn't a given that you will miss too much class, but don't look into the future & focus on it now. You are wasting your precious time, today. Focus on what you accomplished. Control what you can in the way of studying & organizing things for class & @ home. I am confident you will do the best you can. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


Drink a glass of juice if you feel shaky. There's alot of shaky folks with anxiety today. My *inner motor* is running): Must be in the air or something.

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 6:53pm
Hi Dee,
Seems like everyone is back in school today!
I can totally understand where you are coming from about that class though. I have had times where I get the "gut" feeling and girl, I tell you, you need to trust that feeling. Is there any way you could talk to someone and ask how you could change the class??? I don't know much about college land yet, but I do wish you well. If you can't change the class, try to take what the teacher says like water on a ducks back. It rolls off.
I know this probably didn't help much, but good luck!
Kristina

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 9:07pm

Thanks Jan,

I'm going to roll with it. So long as I can get to class, it'll be fine. Hey there is always summer school. LOL

Smiles,
Dee

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 9:51pm

dee,


i think math in itself makes a lot of people anxious.

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 10:30pm
Ugh I always had a hard time with math. Spring semesters can be loooong, but just think of this is way, time goes a lot faster for us old fogeys. LOL
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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 11:45pm

Thanks Heather,

I've been looking at the text and I think I can slog through.

Smiles,
Dee

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In reply to: goodfolk
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 11:47pm

Yes, I'm anxious now, but a much tougher "old" broad. LOL

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Dee

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In reply to: goodfolk
Tue, 01-09-2007 - 8:04pm

Dee, if it were me, I'd drop the class.

Sheri Ann