If I could change the world

Midterms .. well what can I say. I'm scared out of my wits. I don't know if I am going to do well, though I have been studying pretty hard to make sure I have covered all the material that I am supposed to know. So, because I know the material, I should do well on the midterm.

I have 2 midterms this week. One is for ALA100, Intro to Environmental Design, and the other is for DSC101, Design Awareness. I am very confident in my knowledge for my DSC101 class, but for ALA100, not so much. I know the material, but there is a lot of it, and I don't know what the teacher is going to be asking specifically. That is what is making me the most nervous. The positive in this is that it will be a (mostly) multiple choice test.

Other than midterms, things are going well. Courtney moved out and in with her boyfriend, so Ken and I are alone, once again. I love it, but wouldn't mind having another roommate. It's nice having someone else around. I would like it to be someone else going to ASU so that way I would have something in common with whoever stays here. You know, with the whole homework and studying thing. Not to mention the possibility of carpooling.

I previously mentioned that I am going to be changing my major to Architecture. I was a little worried at first, but I have come to terms with it. I will be worth more graduating with a BS in Architecture, not to mention I will have a very impressive degree. I will have to take a class over the summer so I can start my "second-year" classes in the fall. And then, in three years, or six semesters, I will have my degree.

There are a lot of things waiting for my graduation. Well, the rest of my life is waiting for me to graduate, marriage being the biggest thing, for me at least. I wish that I could set the date for June of 2010 (ACK!), but that would only work if I stay on task, pass my classes, and get accepted into the professional program. I suppose that if we did set the date, it would give me more of a drive to do well and work hard. Hmm.. well, I guess that is another thing to think about.

I'm kind of angry with myself for being in this predicament. I wish that I could have figured this all out a few years ago, so that I could already be done with school and I can get on with my life. But, I guess that isn't how life works. Gotta roll with the punches. Take deep breaths, take everything in stride, and realize that I can't change the world.

If I can reach the stars,
Pull one down for you,
Shine it on my heart
So you could see the truth:
That this love I have inside
Is everything it seems.
But for now I find
It's only in my dreams.

And I can change the world,
I will be the sunlight in your universe.
You would think my love was really something good,
Baby if I could change the world.

And if I could be king,
Even for a day,
I'd take you as my queen;
I'd have it no other way.
And our love would rule
This kingdom we had made.
Till then I'd be a fool,
Wishing for the day...

That I can change the world,
I would be the sunlight in your universe.
You would think my love was really something good,
Baby if I could change the world.
Baby if I could change the world.

I could change the world,
I would be the sunlight in your universe.
You would think my love was really something good,
Baby if I could change the world.
Baby if I could change the world.
Baby if I could change the world.

Ahhh... decisions, decisions!!

I spoke with my professor, who just happens to be the Director of the Design Studies program here at ASU. And, from what he told me, the degree I am going for, BA in Design Studies with a focus in the Built Environment, is basically for people who couldn't get into the upper-divison Architecture program and are only looking to get their Masters in Architecture (MArch).

So, that basically made my mind up to go into the Architecture program here at ASU. I know I will have to work my butt off to prove myself and get into the upper-division classes, but I know I can do it. I have to work hard, concentrate, and exceed even my own standards.

It will take me 3 years, starting in the Fall, to complete the degree. Unfortunately, I cannot condense any of the classes, or merge them into the same semester, because each semester's classes are pre-requisets for the next semester classes. Unless I can somehow get over-rides .. nah .. that is such a bad idea! I need to take my time and do well! Things that are rushed are rarely ever done correctly.

So, here is a good estimate of how much I can make if I graduated now and entered the Architectural world::

I got this from Career Builder

I should follow my dreams, and do what I want to do. Only then will I be truely happy!

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In da funk ..

Ok, so I haven't gone to the gym at all this week. I don't know why but I am feeling a bit lethargic. I don't really want to do anything that takes any physical effort. I am not wasting the time though. I ate, and now I am doing some homework.

I came up with an idea of how to do "reading" for my online class. Everything is a music file that my teacher puts on the website. So I figure I should be able to download each lesson, and then upload it to my iPod and listen to them that way. I just hope it works.

I have another Online Discussion for my Intro to Environmental Design class today as well. I wish that my last two classes could collaborate together so they have the online discussions on the same day so I can go home and do them there, instead of having to wait for one of the classes. It's just an inconvenience, but I can deal with it. Everything doesn't always go the way I want it to, but I know I can adapt and deal.

Nothing really new has been happening. I keep meaning to go hiking by myself to South Mountain. I figure since Ken and I went that one time I have an idea of what to expect if I go by myself. I'm just not a "do-it-myself" kind of person. I feel safer going with someone else. Maybe I'll ask Alison if I can take one of her dogs for a walk there or something.

Power color

Your Power Color Is Blue

Relationships and feelngs are the most important things to you. You are empathetic and accepting - and good at avoiding conflict. If someone close to you is in pain, it makes you hurt as well. You try to heal the ones you love with your kind and open heart.

What's Your Power Color?

What Goddess are you?

You Are Aphrodite!

A total shining star with a ton of admirers And no wonder: you live life to the fullest! When things get bad, you can easily take off to a happier place But occasionally, you need to deal with problems head on

What Goddess Are You?

This year's Halloween Costume!

Your Sexy Halloween Costume Is

Sexy Cavegirl

What Sexy Halloween Costume Are You?

What is your love quote?

Your Love Quote

Love is like pi -- natural, irrational, and very important.

What Love Quote Suits You?

Was ist dein deutscher Name?

Your German Name is:

Gisela Tatiana

What's Your German Name?

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

Your Political Profile:

Overall: 65% Conservative, 35% Liberal

Social Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Ethics: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

What's Your 1920's Name?

Your 1920's Name is:

Zola Belle

What's Your 1920's Name?

Who was I in a past life?

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Blind Poet. Where You Lived: Korea. How You Died: Dysentery.

Who Were You In a Past Life?

If You Were Born in 2893

If You Were Born in 2893...

Your Name Would Be: Kad Jiro And You Would Be: A Feared Warrior

If You Were Born in 2893

Week 3? I think ... or is it 4?

I took my first exam today in my online class, Jazz in America. I thought I was doing well, but since I only got a 78, I think next time I will have to study a bit harder. Well, at least I know what to expect now.

I also had my first online discussion for my Intro. to Environmental Design class. It was pretty cool actually. I wasn't expecting it to be that easy. I was the first one to post my answer, and then people just started responding. It was easy to agree or disagree with people's opinion. Although, since I was the first one to post, I think most of the people just reiterated what I had written.

It's kind of funny how you can pick out the liberals and conservatives in classes. I like to see myself as an inbetweener, though leaning more towards the conservative side. I agree with some of both. But some people just take their opinions to extremes and try to force them upon others.

But all-in-all, I am doing really well in my classes. I haven't missed a class, or even been late to one. I'm kind of anal like that. I can't stand being late for a class. Although sometimes I do get hung up at home, not wanting to go. But then I think of the consequences if I don't go. I can't start that now!!

Birthday Info

29 July 1980

Your date of conception was on or about 6 November 1979 which was a Tuesday.

You were born on a Tuesday under the astrological sign Leo.
Your Life path number is 9.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 3, 6 & 9.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 1 & 5.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 7 & 11.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 4, 8 & 22.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2444449.5.
The golden number for 1980 is 5.
The epact number for 1980 is 13.
The year 1980 was a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 2/16/1980 and ending 2/4/1981.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Monkey.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Salmon; your plant is Raspberry.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Paopy, the second month of the season of Poret (Emergence - Fertile soil).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 17 Av 5740.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 18 Av 5740.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.7.2.5 which is
12 baktun 18 katun 7 tun 2 uinal 5 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Tuesday, 16 Ramadan 1400 (1400-9-16).

The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 6 April 1980.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 6 April 1980.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 20 February 1980.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 25 May 1980.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 1 June 1980.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Thursday, 11 September 1980.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 1 April 1980.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 19 February 1980.

As of 2/1/2007 7:35:42 PM EST
You are 26 years old.
You are 319 months old.
You are 1,383 weeks old.
You are 9,683 days old.
You are 232,411 hours old.
You are 13,944,695 minutes old.
You are 836,681,742 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:
Wanya Morris (1973)
Martina McBride (1966)
Geddy Lee (1953)
Marilyn Quayle (1949)
Peter Jennings (1938)
Elizabeth Dole (1936)
Melvin Belli (1907)
Stanley Kunitz (1905)
Benito Mussolini (1883)

Top songs of 1980
Lady by Kenny Rogers
Upside Down by Diana Ross
Call Me by Blondie
Starting Over by John Lennon
Another Brick In the Wall by Pink Floyd
Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
Rock with You by Michael Jackson
Magic by Olivia Newton-John
Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.
Another One Bites the Dust by Queen

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 3.78982387475538 years old. (Life's just a big chewy bone for you!)


There are 178 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 27 candles.

Those 27 candles produce 27 BTUs, or 6,804 calories of heat (that's only 6.8040 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.09 US ounces of water with that many candles.

In 1980 there were approximately 3.6 million births in the US.
In 1980 the US population was approximately 226,545,805 people, 64.0 persons per square mile.
In 1980 in the US there were 2,406,708 marriages (10.6%) and 1,182,000 divorces (5.2%)
In 1980 in the US there were approximately 1,990,000 deaths (8.8 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.

In 1980 the population of Australia was approximately 14,807,370.
In 1980 there were approximately 225,527 births in Australia.
In 1980 in Australia there were approximately 109,240 marriages and 39,257 divorces.
In 1980 in Australia there were approximately 108,695 deaths.


Your birthstone is Ruby.

The Mystical properties of Ruby:
Ruby is said to open one's heart to love.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone: Carnelian

Your birth tree is:
Cypress, the Faithfulness
Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy,content,optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered,unruly, pedantic and careless.


There are 327 days till Christmas 2007!
There are 340 days till Orthodox Christmas!

The moon's phase on the day you were born was waning gibbous.