Thanks Julie.

Vicki

----- Original Message -----
From: "JULIE MELTON" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Mid-Term! Alas!


> Ouch, Vickie.  I know how that one feels.  Prying that God grants you
favor
> in the eyes of the teacher, seeing that you are working hard and being
> honest.
> JulieMelton
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> Keep smiling!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vicki and The Rors" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 2:10 AM
> Subject: Mid-Term! Alas!
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Okay you guys, this is kind of long, so you can choose to hit the delete
> > button if you want.  Smile.
> >
> > The subject says it all.  I think it's more like mid-term gone a-rye.
Or
> > pride goeth before a fall.  Or, in other words, great big disaster.
Ouch.
> > I thought I was all studied up.  I mean really studied up as I worked
> > extra
> > hard on this stuff I studied.  But when I looked at the first questions
it
> > was like I never saw the material ever before.  Then I remembered part
of
> > it
> > being from a particular section.  That really unnerved me.  So I stopped
> > and
> > asked the Lord to settle me down.  All my years of school prior, I've
used
> > readers to take my tests.  The on-line works well generally, but I still
> > find myself a little nervous about testing, especially when you're
> > matching
> > terms with definitions.  The cool thing, is that when you're done, it
> > grades
> > itself and you can then see the answers if you want.  I didn't look.
> > Anyway, it went smoother after that until... I got to a whole section
that
> > didn't ring any bells.  So I then knew I missed some study material.  I
> > thought there was no additional material included in the mid-term that
> > wasn't already either presented in written work or on a quiz.  Boy, was
I
> > wrong.  I found two chapters that I had unfortunately neglected to read.
> > I
> > didn't not study those intentionally.  Just didn't realize I had to.  My
> > proff was unavailable, so I elected to read the chapters and finish the
> > test.  I didn't pre-read the question so that I could look for answers
in
> > the reading either.  I just read straight.  Didn't even study after I
read
> > the additional material.  Had to figure out the difference between her
> > book
> > and mine.  I noted the question numbers so if my professor wants to
throw
> > them out she can.  She could also throw the whole test out or give me an
F
> > in the course if she thinks I cheated, or throw me out.  You're only
> > allowed
> > one attempt on the test.  I would have just left it, but it was about
one
> > third of the test.
> >
> > I've turned in lots of assignments, but am still trying to get
completely
> > caught up after getting behind in the beginning of the semester for
> > equipment conflict and not having done an on-line before.    She's been
> > real
> > good about that.  And it all may be to no avail now anyway.  Oh help!!!
> > And
> > I didn't stop for supper or anything.  I did quickly take two three
minute
> > phone calls.  But otherwise, it was nose to the grind stone.  Between my
> > study time before the test, the test, and additional unexpected reading
I
> > have in at least 14 hours school time today.  Um!  Wonder why I can't
> > sleep.
> > Why, oh why did I take this class.  Because it's required, and until
now,
> > except that it has been hard work, I've enjoyed it.  Come to think of
it,
> > why is it I want this degree?  Well, it doesn't matter.  I want it,
or...
> > did want it.  It seems like I'll be forever getting it.  And a low grade
> > sure won't help my average.  Was hoping that scholastic achievement
might
> > help me get some scholarship money.
> >
> > Oh well, sigh, this too shall pass.
> >
> > Thanks for listening.  Sorry for whining.  I know God's still in control
> > but...  I could really use favor and leniency.  Do I dare ask?
> >
> > Vicki
> >
>