light at the end of the tunnel

I previously posted of how chemistry had become much too difficult and a withdrawal from the class was in pursuit. However, as of recent events, that has changed. In speaking with the professor about my current situation, he refused to provide his signature until I spent one more day to contemplate my decision. I think I spent a good half an hour arguing my position but in the end my professor had won.

The first biology test of the quarter was returned to the students today. After lab, I proceeded to speak to my professor about my poorly done exam. He asked what happened. I hate giving excuses. Life will always be there to throw you lemons and you just have to make do with them. I explained how I was sick the week before the exam and fell behind in everything. I felt convinced that he was going to tell me to drop. To my surprise, he also told me to continue but to keep in touch with him.

Today I wanted to cry tears of joy. It seems like everyone else believes in me except myself. What happened? It is the end of the road and I am exhausted. But now I must prove to myself and my professors that I can do it! Half of the quarter is left!

When all seems lost, I always seem to find a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Praise God! Thank you to the professors who haven't lost hope in their students, even when they feel that there is nothing left to do. Thank you to my friends who continually support me as I struggle to complete the first year of many. You are the reasons why I persevere.

a little bit country

As of late, I have been listening to country music. More like pop/country. But still.

Whenever I am not feeling so great I like to purchase items from itunes. Not shoes or clothes but music. It is kind of a weird habit of mine. Last week I purchased the new Lady Antebellum album, Need You Now, and it is amazing!

Something about country music relaxes me. I think there is a little country girl living inside of me. But that is okay with me. She can stay.

In other news I am stuck at home with strep throat. How boring. I have been unproductive for the past two days! I have no energy and eating/drinking totally sucks what is left of the energy that is already lacking. Today I sat on the couch and did absolutely nothing. So if you were wondering how my running ambitions have been going, they have not, for obvious reasons. Hopefully training can resume next week.

I need to focus on getting rid of this illness. Antibiotics were started today and is only a 5 day course. Minor side effect- loose stools. They weren't lying, that's for sure.

26.21875 miles

I have decided that my new goal is to run a marathon. And in case you did not know, a marathon consists of 26.2 miles (26.21875 miles to be exact).

The internet has been a wonderful source as to how training should occur. I am currently following this guide.

26 weeks. 26 miles. Challenge accepted! Stay tuned as I update on my progress (or lack thereof).

Ready? Set. RUN.