Where Are Your Baby Blues?

I have to take a test in 25 minutes. Oy vey... I hate math. I didn't study for it because my eyes were really tired. Speaking of the little buggers, I don't understand why they are weakening so quickly. I can't do a whole bunch of tasks now that I'm beginning to have serious eye strain. I don't have the proper materials here to aid me with various tasks. I get frustrated easily. It doesn't take much to deflate all of my reading abilities. Not to mention, it's painful. I don't mean to come here on LJ and bitch about my problems. I mean, there could be more serious consequences. I just want to stop complaining. The upcoming eye appointment I have in Chicago makes me anxious. What if I have to fear for the worse? I can't exactly stop and give my eyes too much of a break. I have homework due on a bi weekly basis. This also includes a whole bunch of reading and computer work. I'm not going to give up on my school work because of my eyes. I absolutely will not drop my courses.

Sometimes it feels so much better to just close my eyes and not look at anything. I can type without my eyes. However, i do not have a screen enlarger or any sort of screen reading software. So I have to proof this before I post it.

Here's what I found regarding my eye condition. The funny thing is, it says that it's not degnerative.

Optic nerve hypoplasia can appear in one or both eyes (then known as bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia [1]), causing anywhere from a mild to serious visual impairment in the form of decreased visual acuity and visual fields. People with this condition are also more likely to present with photophobia and nystagmus.

Because optic nerve hypoplasia involves the underdevelopment of structures located within the brain, the condition may also be found in conjunction with a constellation of hormonal imbalances and midline brain defects known as septo-optic dysplasia.

This condition is also known to cause a loss in the sense of smell or taste.

Now I know why I can't taste hookah very well. Heh... I am intrigued by some of this stuff. I guess I would've never known. Maybe that's why it seems like I'm bipolar sometimes. This will be something I bring up with my ophthalmologist.

Summer Shouldn't Be About School

My results from the placement test put me in elementary algebra. It's high school algebra for me. Who honestly wants to be in Math 95? Lame.... But I guess review is OK because I haven't done a math course in almost four years. I wouldn't mind taking math again once I transfer. Although I know that math classes are harder at a university. *sigh* I guess once I return to NIU, I'll take the math requirement at Kish College.

My geography professor is incredibly nice. I got to talk to him about dog guides because he wasn't aware of etiquette. He listened intently and we shared a lot about traveling overseas. We talked about North Korea and guide dog schools and sadle backpacks. *grin* He's allowing me to take the video quizzes that I missed due to not knowing how to sign into one of the sites. I'm so glad he's willing to work with me.

Now I'm sitting in one of MCC's computer labs using a cruddy keyboard with a broken space bar. But it's nice because Zoomtext is installed and no one is on this computer or any computers near me. I have history homework due tonight and tomorrow I get to hang out with one of my favorite people. *smile* I think I'm getting into writing again. Good for me because there was that period of time when I didn't want to write on LJ. I always bounce back though.

I should go and run my errands while I still can and while the offices are still open.

No Humans Allowed!

[Error: unknown template qotd]Human babies are my least favorite being in youngster format.

1. The crying does not cease - EVER!
2. Fragile as hell... "Don't ring the doorbell, you'll wake the baby!!!"
3. They smell horrid and get food on themselves.
4. They are defenseless. They can't cling to mama for safety using their arms like monkeys can.
5. Not to mention, some human mothers are stupid....

That being said, animal babies are just the same. I can tolerate one over the other.
IMHO, puppies are the cutest animal babies. Although, I think that domesticated kittens, rhinos, penguins, and other animals are adorable too. I've had gerbil babies, rabbit babies, and bird babies. Interaction is definitely possible with animal babies when they are first born. I just think they are cuter. I can't give too many reasons, but I know I can handle animal baby anything.