So if you’re reading the Twitter stream over there ———————————> (or following me on Twitter or a friend on Facebook) you already know that I made a 4.0 for the semester. This is not super amazing since I was only taking 2 classes, but the math class was HARD. It was 5 distinct math subjects (algebra, geometry, 
consumer math, statistics, and probability) so it was really tough. I’m used to math classes where you build on previous units rather than starting a whole new one every few weeks. And the computer class…well, let’s just say I know how to use one but understanding how they work is a different story. Once we got past that part I did well enough to pull an A out of it.
This gives me a cumulative 4.0. Amazing stuff, considering I’ve never had anything even close to a 4.0 in my life, much less a cumulative 4.0. Granted, this is only 3 classes. But I also have 3 kids now and a whole host of responsibilities I didn’t have the first time around. This time though, I am more driven, more focused. And I have a ton of people cheering me on. It makes me feel good to know that I’m not disappointing them.
Kelly
December 18, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Congratulations (again)! I used to be so annoyed by “non-traditional” students when I was in college because they were so on top of everything and worked extra hard. Now I realize it’s because they had more on the line than the rest of us, as well as a better appreciation for why they were there.
themama
December 18, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I was the same way…I didn’t get why the mom with 3 kids and a full time job consistently messed up the curve or got the higher GPA. Now I understand. When my mom and dad were paying for me to go to school and my only job was to study, I chose to party. Now I have learned how to balance things and get my money’s worth!