the girl who could

So yall know I am a college student. I decided to slack off on my math until last possible minute, its not my strong suit. Anyway, right now I am taking math for dummies (082) I am not even getting credit for this class. Numbers make my brain hurt I am so good at everything else just not the most important subject. How I wish I was better. Dont feel bad thought because there are a lot of other people in the same boat.

The class that I am in is working out and I feel like I am understanding it enough to hopefully get a good grade.
I feel pretty good about it. A couple of weeks ago the instructor was teaching us a chart, our group got it pretty easy and we all were getting ready to leave when the table behind us there were still two people working on it that needed help. I pulled out my notebook that I had put away and started helping the girl sitting at the table. She was having a hard time and finally told me that she had a learning disability. I then took a different approach and tried it a different way, this time she kinda understood and just copied my notes, I told her to keep looking it over and she will eventually see the equations.
I felt pretty good about helping her. Yesterday after class (we worked on negatives & positives, ugh) she walked out with me and asked me if I got it and if I though the class was hard. I responded by saying I got it after working on it for a bit and the class was sometimes hard because of the way the instructor teaches. But overall I feel like I am getting it, I then asked her the same, she said it was hard and she is trying.  Hearing what she said about herself made me feel so bad. She had very low self esteem and appeared embarrassed about her situation.
She heard in class that I was working in the legal field and wanted to know if it was hard.
It occurred to me that people in her life must really make her feel as if she is dumb and isn't going anywhere.  I told her that anyone could do it if they really wanted to. I tried to come up with the most positive advice that I could so that what ever her goals were she could feel good about getting there. I said in the end it would be all worth it. I hope she keeps at it and gets to where she is wanting to go.
This is one of those times in my life that I feel a sense of accomplishment in helping someone even though it was only a few words said. That really made my week. This is what I want to do in life. Help people.
Well, until next time.

Rox

Pretty in Pink

I just bought a toy for myself. Not a toy that I would hide from the world but the kind that I want to show off. I just purchased a Fuji film Polaroid camera from Hong Kong. Its on its way to me and I cant wait! 

 

How cute is she? It shoots out credit card size pictures. I bought a bunch of extra films so that I wont run out fast. These little cutsy's are not as cheap as I thought but found a good deal through my fantastic Ebay shopping. I will have to do a test run as soon as this bad girl gets to me.
I have read several posts regarding this camera and people seem to love it.
I need to keep up with all the Japanese/Chinese toys as they have some great things that you will never get to see in the U.S.
How played out is the polaroid? Its not and I am glad that there are camera's that will give you the instant pictures instead of waiting for your film (no one uses this anymore, all though film is way better than digital) or for your printer to spew out your pics. I will have mine instantly. (Bwawaahahaa) 
I will keep an eye out for any other items I might want to snag up before the U.S. gets a hold of it and makes it "trendy".


Rox