I have two exciting announcements for this week. The first is that I have completed all my credits for my Associate’s Degree. Wow! It was a lot of work, but I made it. A big congratulations for sure. I also got news about my apartment. I am officially able to move in by September 1Continue reading “Finished Associates”
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Magnificent Mile, Olympito
Two exciting updates for this week. As part of my Western World Geography course, we took a trip to the Magnificent Mile so I could take pictures for my In-Photo article 2. In Chinatown, we had to do Mom & Kate or Dad & Kate hop-outs, but here, we parked at the Aon center andContinue reading “Magnificent Mile, Olympito”
Stats Finished
I have just finished my Statistics course and feel quite proud of myself for doing so. So, I am down to just two classes and feel confident in passing everything. We also fixed Mom and Dad’s shower, which is amazing. After a series of delays, the plumber was able to come last Thursday to fixContinue reading “Stats Finished”
Repairs
There have been a lot of repairs going on in the house. Earlier this summer, the hot water heater was not working and now the fridge is not working. We are getting a brand new fridge on Saturday and this will be exciting to us. The primary shower is currently out of order and itContinue reading “Repairs”
Fourth of July
Happy belated 4th of July to everyone This year marks my (perhaps) last Fourth of July in the Chicago area as Mia and I will be living in Cambridge together next summer. While I enjoyed being a part of our local community, I am very excited that Mia and I will be able to spendContinue reading “Fourth of July”
Midway Through
We are at the midpoint between Wendell and my apartment. YAY! With that being said, my Psychology class ends this week and I have done quite well in that course. Two weeks after that, my Statistics course ends and then two weeks after that, my Biology and Geography courses end. I took the Biology midtermContinue reading “Midway Through”
First Biology Exam, Quarter Grades
Last Wednesday, despite the Juneteenth holiday, I took my first Biology exam and I took it a day ahead of everyone else. I felt confident about it and we have gotten our quarter grades for this class. In Statistics, we are over halfway done and nearly two weeks from being done with Psychology. After messingContinue reading “First Biology Exam, Quarter Grades”
Kicking into Routine
Well, it has been a busy week in the Fuller family. My other two classes have started and I am due to graduate with my Associate’s Degree in the Fall. Last Friday, I attended a graduation party for Sam as she graduated from the University of Kentucky last May. Although it was mostly family, thereContinue reading “Kicking into Routine”
Graduation for Sean, Ikea Walk Through
Not much for this week, but two events were highlights. Last Tuesday, we got together with the Padgetts and had a graduation dinner for Sean. It was also a going away dinner since they are moving to Syracuse. Today, Dad and I went to Ikea to get ideas for my apartment. We did not buyContinue reading “Graduation for Sean, Ikea Walk Through”
First Week at COD
I have just finished my first week of classes at the College of DuPage. I am taking statistics and geography then I may take biology. I am also on track to graduate with an associate degree in August, which I am very excited about. Yesterday, we took advantage of beautiful and not-too-hot weather and wentContinue reading “First Week at COD”