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So I've been in Public Speaking class for two and half weeks now and I think it's really helping my confidence.  So far I'm getting an A in the class and received an A on my first speech.  I did my second speech today and I rocked it so I'm expecting another A there.  I don't want to be cocky but I'm expecting to end the class with an A.  There isn't much group work in my class so I'm not doing a ton of social interacting but I think I would be ok if I had to.

Fall semester I have Chemistry I, Biology I, Intro to Religion (which is online), and Intermediate Word.  Technically all I need for my AA degree is the Intro to Religion.  I'm taking Intermediate Word for personal interest and to round off my credit hours so I'm full time for financial aid.  Chem and Bio I need to get into pharmacy school.  Including fall semester I need two more years of schooling to apply for pharmacy school.  If I get into the University of Iowa's Pharmacy College their job placement is at 100%.  I'm not sure if I'm ready for all of this but I'm taking it one step at a time.

Did I mention I love college?  No one cares that I'm 27 and going to a community college.  No one cares that this is my seventh major.  No one cares if I wake up late and rush out the door without a shower (as long as I'm on time).  No one cares that I haven't worked in five years.  People are just trying to pass the class.  My professor really wants us to succeed in the class.  I realize that that may not happen with my future professors but it's awesome for now.

I somehow managed to get a corneal abrasion (cut on my eye).  It hurt bad so I had the eye doc squeeze me in between appointments.  He gave me some eye drops but said that it would heal on it's own.  I just have to wear my glasses for a few days and throw out my contacts.

As for my mental health, everything is going well.  I haven't been depressed or manic in a few weeks.  I've been pretty even.  And as for my physical health, well, I hurt.  I do warm water therapy by myself every Wednesday.  I'm done with physical therapy, I just do my exercises at home now.  I've switched from Diet Dr. Pepper all day to water.  That's really all that's new.