Okay, I have every reason to sleep better tonight. Even though I did poorly as always in my exam, the score on my fourth exam was a 68-the highest score I ever had taking this class. A lot of people did not do well in this exam, but I have every reason to be optimistic, as my result was better, while most were worse. There was a 12-point curve, so that had something to do with my result. I'm looking at my scores right now...
Exam 1: 56 (dropped)
Exam 2: 60
Exam 3: 62
Exam 4: 68
Total so far: 190
Points needed on final for:
a D: 28 (14 questions correct)
a C: 98 (49 questions correct)
a B: 168 (84 questions correct)
an A: 180 (90 questions correct)So what I need is a 49 or better to get past this class okay. I should be able to take care of this class with a C, because the pace I set has been average, bent on improvement. That's why I can sleep better, because knowing me, even though I haven't been doing any more better on my exams, I'm not going to do a sub-par performance on this final for sure.
I'm going to guzzle down another bottle of water in celebration.
The fourth exam: I know where's I'm heading...
Head full of steam tonight...
Okay, my head is full of steam. And it's not because of the Galaxy on a 4-game winless streak, or the fact that the Angels' winning streak was snapped tonight by the Texas Rangers. (I'll get back to them later) It's the mere fact that some people know how to approach situations the right way. I know this for a fact, and it cost me my previous job (note I said previous, as I am being evaluated for a position at CSULB *flicks the finger at the LBUSD*), and it's not likely I will do it again (unless provoked the uber-wrong way.)
I was stunned that the San Francisco 49ers would shoot themselves in the foot after this incident:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2073670Why would you show a porn video as training? Not only that, adding bullsit remarks about the mayor of SF, about gays and lesbians, and Asians, Chinese in particular. The 49ers tried to make amends...
http://www.chicoer.com/Stories/0,1413,135~29810~2922535,00.html
but the last speaker in the gallery of Chinese-Americans, Barry Lee, did not realize (or probably knows by now) he has options: Cheer for the Raiders! If not, cheer for the Cal Golden Bears<>Back to the Rangers. Before the game, during a pregame practice stretch, this 40-year old pitcher, Kenny Rogers, slams a couple cameras to the ground, and injures a local TV cameraman in the process...
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/12017610.htm
Now look here, this guy is 40 years old, in the twilight of his career. He should have just settled down and reflected on how he has done the past several years in the majors, instead of acting half his age or more and damaging cameras. Please. He won't be taken back by any major league baseball club, that's for sure. And I don't think the independent minor-league teams wouldn't want his to pitch for them. I don't want the Long Beach Armada to pick up a player like Kenny Rogers. He threatened to retire: I think his retirement starts now. Nice way to end your baseball career, Kenny! Or should I say...ruin?I have another Law exam before the Final tomorrow. I think I'll just try to survive. I know where I will be, barring a miracle.
How about those Angels!
Now, when it comes to soccer and rugby, I am not a fairweather fan; I support the LA Galaxy and the Eagles whenever I get the chance. However, when it comes to sports like baseball and basketball, I tend to be fairweather/bandwagon/lemony when it comes to supporting them. One of those baseball teams I like (right now) is the Angels. Full name: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. I think it should stay as Anaheim Angels, but Arte Moreno decides, "No, we want the team to go back to their roots." Soon, the "of Anaheim" moniker will be dropped, and it will just be "Los Angeles Angels." This could be a big risk, especially when the most of the fan base is in the OC - Orange County. But as long as the Angels keep on winning; who am I to complain about the name?
Side note: Test score improved rto a 62. On tap for a C. Yay. In Business Law; barring a miracle or a complete disaster.
Takarazuka Kinen
Tonight I watched the Takarazuka Kinen Stakes from Hanshin Racecourse in Japan, and I was surprised at the result. This horse, Sweep Tosho, beat out a field that included nine starters sired by Sunday Silence, two starters sired by Timber Country, three other horses, and the defending Stakes winner, Tap Dance City, to win it all. Young jockey Kenichi Ikezoe is the man of the hour, and it is only time before he continues to etch his mark upon Japan's, and soon, the world's greatest jockeys. Wow. That's all I can say.
In other news, the Galaxy are in need of some coaching changes. We finished our road campaign with one tie and three losses. Something is not going right. We have to fix this, and FAST. The Angels are a different story. With a five game winning streak, my Halos (of which I bought their cap today) are on the verge of sweeping their rivals, the LA Dodgers tomorrow.
Also, the Roughriders got off to a blazing start, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42-15. Great start for the men in green, they have their next five of 8 on the road, so this will test them.
I am in due need of some sleep and some reading. Two more weeks, and this Law class is history.
My web site is back!
I am over the moon today. I got my web site back, on CSULB.edu. Of course, I had to do some uploading, and cut down on some files because I had to be under this quota of 100 MB, or else there would be some serious action because I haven't been giving the others on CSULB a fair share of the disk space. So what? Before they laid this on me, this was one of the sites a lot of people would go to. Why water it down. Eventually, I reduced the site to nothing more than fanfiction and a few downloads...for now. I will be putting back California, my fanart section, back up for everyone to enjoy.
My url for the site is at your right hand side, the first link in the list of links. Be sure to check it out, it has a whole new look.
And on a side note, I think I did better in the third Law exam. Maybe a score in the high 60's or better. I'll do anything to get a C or better in this class, I need it!
>_<That's all for now...oh, and congrats to the Spurs, they knocked off those darn Pistons. You know, my Law instructor is such a Pistons fan...I guess she didn't want to have her face seen after her team lost. Hahah, serves her right!
Confidence, Part 2: ...any?
Welp, I received my recent exam score, and while it was an improvement on my last one, it wasn't as significant an improvement as I thought it would be. This time, I got a 60 out of 100, and the machine didn't mess up this time. I second guessed myself on quite a few of them. So, now I'm thinking to myself, I hope a lot of those missed questions are on the final, because I sure want to tackle them again. Or at least remember where I went wrong. My mood was not sweet, but it wasn't sour either. I can only hope that my scores continue to improve on the next one.
Till next time...
Confidence, part 1: Is there...
I wonder how I did on that second exam. I think I got a decent grade
this time. I mean, I looked over the material, and applied the concepts in the
practice exams given on the book's web site, and so...I deserve to have my dues paid, one way or the other. I think I will fall apart if I get something worse than a 28. But overall, I know I rebounded this time. Cross your fingers, people...I saw Drumminnurse's son, Jean-Michel, just a few minutes ago. He's gotten taller, and ever more smarter. He's a cool guy. Must be something they put in that Florida water, seasoned with a hint of orange essence...
A phase?
I have decided on something. I will take my lumps when I finish up my Law class. There is no way I can drop my class without being in tears after receiving what would be my third W. My pride won't allow it. I will put on my shoujo face and say to myself, "Makenai yo!" That's Japanese for "I won't give up." So what if the teacher is a pain in the ass to listen to? I don't even care if I chewed my pen to death (thank God it still works), but I will just get past the next few weeks, and that will be that.
On a side note of candidness, I wish I could turn into Maron Kusakabe, just for a few hours, then change back into me. At least I won't be having any body fat on me for sure...and other stuff...
No sympathy needed...
I realized, as I wrote up this post, that I do not deserve sympathy for such a pathetic result because it is not significant. Yep. I think I pulled it off so well. But I know that if there's a time to rebound from something like this, it's gotta be now, because there is no hope for me if I reprise my efforts on the next one.
Exam 1 score: 28/50 = 56%
Talk about stumbling out of the gates. I was completely baffled by a large number of the questions on the exam, and even second-guessed myself a few times. My reading comprehension reduced to that of an Appalachian douchebag, so I knew I didn't do as well as I could.
The instructor told us that this is extra incentive because this is not a large part of the exam. The next three exams and the final will be more important than this one. And there is that incentive that if I obtain an A on the final, I get an A for the class.
Nonetheless, I have a gut feeling that my mom will not be very pleased with this result. She expects too much outta me. Maybe I should have a sex change and see if that will change anything. I got too much pride to even go that far, though, lol.
Putting on my girly face, I put on a scene of sympathy after class and at the Cabinet office, even screaming like one. Even tore up part of my shoulder sling for added effect. I felt obligated to put on this mask of despair, because I deserved to put this on after such a terrible performance. In the back of my head, though, I knew this would not happen again. No, not after I had bounced back after all this bullshit.
Now is not the time for yours truly to sit on my laurels. This is a summer session. Getting on the ball is a requirement if I am to take the rest of these exams by the horns. (Of course, skipping a session for the sake of orientation at CSULB is not the way to go, but still, priorities have been set.)
Looks like I will have to spend less time blogging and more time reading carefully the material. (Yeah, like hell I will do the former, ha.....IN YOUR DREAMS!) Tune in next time on the BOBA blog to see what I'm up to this time.
Peace.
Tu principe...
"Value your love for me more than your looks!!" -Kouyama Mitsuki
I can't help but laugh at that comment.
I read the entire Full Moon manga, and I was impressed with how the story turned out. I think the entire manga community would have been outraged if the story didn't have a happy ending. Mitsuki looks hotter when she is older, and is a veteran of the stage. I predict there will be a fanfic (if there isn't already) of her and Takuto having a family, and all that jazz that comes after the parents being idols, and their children being idols, too. I think the Kira clan just got some fresh vocal blood in. Perpetuation, perpetuation...
I can't wait to see how the anime plotline went. If you check the links to your right, there is a link in which you can view an episode from FMwS. At this point, Full Moon has officially surfaced, and now her junior high peers are left to decide if this blonde beauty is worth cheering for. Well, of course! She's Full Moon, gosh darnit, what are you going to do!?
Anyway, I am anticipating earnestly my grades from my first Law exam. I think I hit upper 70's to lower 80's. I sometimes got confused at the language regarding which case falls where. Last night I read this ZZ Top article in which a couple of lawsuits were filed by people who say that ZZ Top allegedly stole their music. John Lee Hooker must be reeling in his grave if he's already seen the world come crashing down.
I checked the scores for the FIFA World Youth Championship, and the USA disposed of those pesky Argentinians 1-0. If the USA can continue to get results like that, we got a good shot at pushing through into the semifinals, even into the championship game. Look out Brazil, here comes America. Come forth, Sam's Army. (and think of some good songs for Chrissakes...)
I have to say, how about that Galaxy? In spite of an below-average effort, Kevin "El Gato" Hartman gets his 100th win (and receives a special trophy from the Riot Squad), and Landon Donovan scores the game-winning goal to give the LA Galaxy their 7th win this year. Once again, we are one point behind FC Dallas, and I hope we take care of business against Colorado. The Crapids won't lay down and die, though, because, like every MLS team, they play with pride, so we're gonna have to bring it.
I shall continue my rantings and ravings tomorrow. Cross your fingers and hope that I got a decent result from my Law exam! >_<"
