ZTA - Random

ZTAngel · #1 05-28-2004, 02:57 PM

We need to get this forum going!!!!

I decided to create a random thread especially for ZTAs much like the Chit Chat forum has. Post any of your random thoughts here.

We know about each other's chapters and events so this thread will help us learn more about each other.

I'll start:

I'm starting to pack up everything in my apartment for the big move in July. My sister has wanted our old NES set for a long time. I hardly ever use it and really don't feel like moving it and rehooking it up to my TV in my new apartment. I guess I got bitten by the nice bug today; I called her up and told her she can have it when she comes to visit me next weekend. I've never seen her so excited.

cntryZTA5 · #2 05-28-2004, 03:46 PM

This is more like a vent. I am getting ready to sell/ trade in my truck. On Wednesday, a part of my front bumper was pulled off by the car in front of me (apparently I pulled up too far and onto her hitch). Now I have to pay $137 for the new part. Instead of going to get my new car this weekend, I aave to wait for the part to come in

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Dianne · #3 05-28-2004, 04:27 PM

Great. I like this thread because most of my thoughts are random. So I just have to say that I can't wait for this school year to be over because I am SO SICK of being a TA. If nothing else, this experience has taught me that teaching is definitely NOT my calling! (sorry to disappoint our wonderful founders) I swear, some of my students must be brain-damaged. They also seem to think I have no other life and that I live solely to help them with their homework. For some reason they don't get it that *I* take classes too and am also trying to get a degree. And you know, I've only been out of college for a year, and I really don't remember my collegiate peers being so ridiculously dense. Now, I must say that not ALL of my students are dumb and annoying, but enough of them are to grate on my nerves. BTW, I TA a class called Geologic Principles. So with that being said, I'm going to go work on my 8-10 page paper for my tectonics class.

ZTAngel · #4 05-28-2004, 04:49 PM

Is the class you're teaching a general education elective or is it a class that the students need for their major? That could be the difference. During freshman year, I took Physical Geography (where we learned about rocks and soil) as an elective satisfy my general education science elective. I never really studied because I didn't care and the subject didn't interest me (sorry Diane! I know it's your interest!

). As for my business classes, I tried in those classes because the subject matter interested me.

FSUZeta · #5 05-28-2004, 06:27 PM

does anyone have an educated opinion on cancun or cozumel? my sister-in=law has suggested that our families meet there during the christmas holidays. she(and my in-laws) have stayed at an all-inclusive resort and say the price is great i have never been to mexico and am a little concerned about montezuma's revenge. lisa

ZTAngel · #6 05-29-2004, 05:22 AM

Why am I up at 5am? Because we're leaving for Atlanta in 15 minutes. I haven't seen this time of day in a while.

cntryZTA5 · #7 05-29-2004, 10:56 PM

I got a new car today

! Its a 2004 Honda Civic, pearl blue!

This makes up for the post about my truck!

GMUBunny · #8 05-29-2004, 11:22 PM

I need to find a reputable online school type of thing for my Medical Transcription courses. I have Crohn's Disease, so if I can avoid classes that are actually taught in classrooms, my life would be so much easier.

I've been in tears all week because I haven't been excited about my 21st birthday since I was diagnosed with this damn disease back in November. My military benefits run out on June 5th (the day before my birthday) and I will have no health insurance after that. I have a 12-month waiting period once Mr. Bunny and I are married (IN OCTOBER) before I can get on his insurance. I'm applying for WIC and getting my card for the local free clinic on Tuesday and it's kind of embarrassing. But, you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess

cntryZTA5 · #9 05-30-2004, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by GMUBunny
I need to find a reputable online school type of thing for my Medical Transcription courses. I have Crohn's Disease, so if I can avoid classes that are actually taught in classrooms, my life would be so much easier.

I've been in tears all week because I haven't been excited about my 21st birthday since I was diagnosed with this damn disease back in November. My military benefits run out on June 5th (the day before my birthday) and I will have no health insurance after that. I have a 12-month waiting period once Mr. Bunny and I are married (IN OCTOBER) before I can get on his insurance. I'm applying for WIC and getting my card for the local free clinic on Tuesday and it's kind of embarrassing. But, you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. One of my chapter sisters was being tested for Crohn's Disease. She didn't turn out to have it, but I know it can be very painful.

Know that your ZTA sisters are here for you!

ZTAMich · #10 05-30-2004, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by GMUBunny
I'm applying for WIC and getting my card for the local free clinic on Tuesday and it's kind of embarrassing. But, you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess

My family was on WIC for a while when my sisters were babies & toddlers. It was a very eye-opening experience going to the office all of us. We got funny looks because we looked like we didn't belong there but statistically speaking, we did. My mom felt guilty at times but in the long run not so much since my sisters were healthier thanks to the great milk, cheese and cereals! Teaching in a high needs area I feel like that experience has helped me relate to the families a little better. Hang in there, we're here for you!

ZTAngel · #11 06-01-2004, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by GMUBunny
I've been in tears all week because I haven't been excited about my 21st birthday since I was diagnosed with this damn disease back in November. My military benefits run out on June 5th (the day before my birthday) and I will have no health insurance after that. I have a 12-month waiting period once Mr. Bunny and I are married (IN OCTOBER) before I can get on his insurance. I'm applying for WIC and getting my card for the local free clinic on Tuesday and it's kind of embarrassing. But, you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess

Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear about that. We are all here for you!

ztabchbum · #12 06-01-2004, 12:30 PM

Ok...reading the last few post - ya'll just made me cry! We are ALL here for you GMUBunny and good luck with everything!

Congrats to cntryZTA5 on your new Honda Civic! GREAT CAR!

ZTAngel - have fun in Hotlanta!

Ok...time to go back to work.

Dianne · #13 06-02-2004, 01:24 PM

So I am having a little freak-out today. I am going to be a bridesmaid in my pledge sister's wedding on June 12th - in South Carolina. I am here in California and am flying out on the 10th. The bridesmaids dresses have still not arrived!!

Annnnnd, once they finally arrive at the dress shop in Lexington, SC, they have to overnight the dress to me so that I can get the alterations done. YIKES!!! I am totally stressing! But on a positive note, I am sooooooooo ready for a trip home. Last time I was in SC was Christmas.

Dianne · #14 06-02-2004, 01:32 PM

hey just wanted to check if i formatted my signature right

PenguinTrax · #15 06-02-2004, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by Dianne
hey just wanted to check if i formatted my signature right

Hmm..the yellow text is impossible to read.

Good luck with the bridesmaid thing - that's rough!