I started my summer Math class on Monday and so far it hasn’t been going as well as I hoped walking into class. I’m not very good at Math, and I’ve never enjoyed it to begin with, so this subject is always a challenge for me, usually ending up in a headache. We have quizzes everyday since it’s an accelerated class, and so far I’ve failed the two quizzes we’ve had. The only plus so far is we have a notebook grade which is an easy 15 points. Those points are going to be crucial to me, since they can really improve my grade at the end of the class. My best friend Kristal is a genius when it comes to Math and Science since she’s studying to be a Mechanical Engineer, so she sat with me for over 3 hours last night before we went out. She got me through last summer’s class, and I think she’ll be doing the same this summer too.
The past two quizzes I found out that I had a panic attack before each one. I have never had a panic attack before, but the symptoms, to Keith, seem to fit. I was sitting there taking the quiz and a wave of heat came over me, and my heart started pounding and all of a sudden tears were about to pour out of my eyes. I kept telling myself to calm down and blink back the tears, to not make an ass out of myself in front of the class. I closed my eyes and counted to 5 and took a deep breath and worked some more. I’m thinking about asking him if I can take the quizzes after class or out in the hallway because with all of the people around me it makes me so nervous. I think that might solve the problem. We can only hope, right? Wish me luck today on quiz #3.
So I could finish my homework and understand, I called out of work. I never do that. I was supposed to work 5-close but I knew I wouldn’t have any understanding of the assignment, and no time to do my homework, so I said I was puking and sick. Now, the morning after, I feel extremely nauseous. I guess that’s what I get?
Either way, tonight I’m going to see HP5 with my Dad since we’re HP freaks. I’m gonna give him part of his birthday present early (which is matching HP shirts) so we can wear them tonight, haha. I’m totally aware that I’m a dork. But you have to admit that’s a cute idea.
Off to class, and to eat something. I think if I get something in my tummy I’ll feel less sick.
i was once good at maths..
but then i realized numbers were not my thing..
hated them..haha..now my maths is like really sucky i cant even teach a primary school kid..lol..
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math? as soon as i see a bunch of numbers i go crazy.
i’m sorry about the panic attacks. i’m a neurotic person myself so i think i know what it feels like. i hope you’ll be able to do well on the tests. take control back.
matching HP shirts for you and your dad? okay so maybe that’s a little bit dorky, but i think it is really so CUTE! what a nice and sweet gesture as well!
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I feel you in the math department, I am terrible in math and I try to avoid it at all costs. It seems like you’re working yourself up so much about it that it is causing you some major anxiety which is completely normal but it might be affecting your thought process while taking the test. I hope your friend is able to tutor you and that your teacher lets you take the test elsewhere because I’m sure that will help.
Good luck on your next test!
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Yes, good luck with your next quiz! Hopefully this next one will go a lot better for you, and I hope you don’t have anymore of those panic attacks. They sound nasty.
Just study hard and you’ll do good.
Oh btw, I’ve added you to my link exchange list.
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I think Jimmy Buffett said it best – math sucks. Pure and simple.
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The HP shirts and movie night are an awesome idea! Aww, I hope your quiz went well yesterday. Hopefully it’ll become a little more familiar and the daily quizes may end up helping your grade since there will be so many averaged together. Hang in there and feel better! And have a good weekend, sweets!
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You too huh? I really suck at math as well. I hope you ace this third one good luck. Stay calm.
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I used to be good in maths when I was in primary school and high school… But now I can’t say that I am as good as I was back then, ha ha!
Good luck!
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i hate math……hope harry potter was good. i really want to see it. those shirst you bought were really cute.
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Yeah, not too good at math myself.
I’m sure you’ll do greater than you expect.
Later!
You had every reason to miss work. Maybe lieing to your employer wasn’t the way to go, but sounded like staying home to study was more important.
Hope you had a great time seeing Harry Potter!
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I love math!!! What I hate is Science. I can’t stand physics, chemistry, biology, ugh.
What are you going to do to overcome those panic attacks? I hope that doesn’t affect your grades?
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Summer and math class should not ever be used together in a sentence lol. I’ve always hated math myself, so good luck with the course!!
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Last time I called in sick to a job I got sick the next day. Weird huh.
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Would you be interested in exchanging links?
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