School looms ahead...

I'm starting to get into school mode.

My classes for this semester are:
- Math (my last one)
- English (also my last one, and a web class as well)
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Lab
- Japanese I (probably going to be dropped within the first week)
- Zen Buddhism


18 credits in all, and I still plan on keeping my job. Am I insane? I'm beginning to think so.

My dad and I had lunch today. He had to go grocery shopping, so we picked up a bite to eat at the deli and some coffee. He even bought me a type of lotion my doctor recommended I wear to help prevent skin cancer (I'm pretty high risk) and handed me gas money. What a sweet guy.

Afterwards I met up with my mom. I haven't seen her in ages, a month maybe? She wanted to buy me school clothes. The store was having a 50% off sale for school, and I bought a ton of comfy t-shirts, a camosol, and awesome panties. Who doesn't love panties? My style in shirts has always been pretty simple: solid colors, usually black, dark purple, or dark red, (but also pink, green or blue if they're comfy enough.) I rarely buy any kind of pattern shirt unless its cute, funny, or comfy. It's also cheap, all of my shirts today costs $16 or less.

Then came the hard part: bra shopping. I hate bra shopping with a passion. I never find one that fits, and when I do, its usually $60 to $90 bucks. Ouch. My bra size is 34H, which is unusual because its a large bust and tiny waist, so finding a good bra is damn near impossible. Fortunately Lena, who also shares my woe, told me of a great local boutique that specializes in larger bras, and will even special order. The lady who fitted me was awesome, and told me of some great companies that carry my size (Fantasie and Freya). I was sooo excited, this is the first time I've gone bra shopping without ending up in tears afterwards due to frustraition. I now own three bras that actually fit me. I think I'll ask for one every christmas/birthday, after a while I may even end up with a decent wardrobe.
I also bought a laundry basket, which I know sounds weird, but I've been wanting a smaller one for ages. My old one is clunky and huge, and my room is so small that it takes up too much space. Yay for unexciting yet necessary things.

I talked to Dad about opening up a CD account. I have about $3000 coming my way soon, and I want to sit on it for a while and let it grow. He's good with financial stuff like that.

I can't wait for school, I find myself craving to study, to learn. I love learning, I've never been one of those students who hates school. I just wish it wasn't so damn expensive. Next week I'm going to get my text books and supplies, I hope it won't cost too much. Fortunately I have two of the text books from previous semesters.