<p>Jeez. I feel extremely stressed, preoccupied, and basically terrified right now. That's an extremely horrible combination! </p>
<p>I'm absolutely terrified of my AP calculus AB midterm on Wednesday. What's worse is that I can't focus my time on that one subject this week since i have three other actual finals this week (Those I'm not as worried about - I'm basically ready for them - I think) as well as two other classes that started in a new semester last week (one of which is my AP English class). I've done fine all year in all of my classes so far (including calculus). However, every single test in calculus has been extremely difficult. They're set up in a way that prepares us for the AP test. There's a multiple choice section and a free response section as well as calculator and no calulator sections on them. I'm still slightly stumped as to how I've been able to do so well on them. I'm just scared of the midterm. I've been told that it's all multiple choice and that we have to complete 30 out of 32 of the possible problems. I'm pretty sure that i'll do all right on it, but i really need a way to calm down a little bit and take it all in stride. Anybody have any advice?</p>
<p>Okay. I have to say that I feel slightly better now (very slightly). My calc. midterm is completely in non-calculator style, but today, we were given a second review sheet that is more so like what's going to be on it (the first was extremely difficult) and seems a lot more doable. I'm basically in the "safe" zone in all of my classes (including calculus) meaning I really would have to mess up on the "big test" in order to leave my "happy place" grade range. I'm just one of those people that cares a little too much about this stuff (which will probably be my downfall someday). Oh well. I've got to go study and work on my other finals.</p>
<p>Okay. I bacically have to get above a C- on the midterm tomorrow in order to keep my A in calc. I really don't think that's going to be a problem, and I'll be satisfied my midterm grade even more so if I can pull off a B or an A on it. I think I'll be capable of doing that, but I'm still going to study a little more tonight because I still have power over how well I do tomorrow (I know. I'm obsessing over it, but I need an outlet) meaning why stand for a B if i can shoot for an A. </p>
<p>Hey, it's finals/midterms week at the Math and Science Center so everybody that goes there is a little loopy. Oh well. After tomorrow, I'm officially going to be basically done with mine (I have to turn in a research paper/formal lab final on Thursday that I just need to make a few small changes to yet. Basically I need about fifteen minutes maximum to finish it).</p>
<p>I apologize for torturing you guys by creating this thread. I needed a short break from studying/doing homework so I'm making this post. By the way, thanks for the response Sam Lee.</p>
<p>oi. i dislike finals week...stressful.. advice: take a bubble bath. =P haha, a friend of mine gave me a bottle of bubble bath solution, last year before AP tests. It was kind of relaxing..for me at least. I hope my finals go well. its in two weeks (need an A to get an A in physics..science/math.. not my strong suit) . Good luck on you'r Calc final... well u probably dont need it...since i'm sure u can get a C- since u alreadly have an A..=P.. people who can solve Calc equations i admire.</p>
<p>Okay. The midterm was difficult and extremely long but not completely impossible. I'm not really sure how well I did on it saying they took the questions off of an old AP exam, and everything that was on it has been dome before but not necessarily in this semester (since we have our classes every other day at the Center, we have to extend the AP Calc. AB class over a couple of semesters). I'm really not expecting to get an extremely good grade on it, but then again, I always feel like I've just failed after I complete any of those calc tests (which has never happened yet). I just hope I did well enough to keep my A in the class. I also took my anatomy and physiology midterm today which was extremely easy for me (I'm good at memorizing stuff so...) so that's kind of boosting my ego right now (anatomy saves me again).</p>
<p>m3ssi, I really like the bubble bath idea. I actually might take you up on that idea in the future.</p>
<p>Oh my gosh! I'm so happy right now. They graded the final on the AP Exam curve meaning a 5 = an A, 4 = a B, etc. based on the number of problems solved corrently. I got a 4 on it! That means I'm getting a solid A for the semester on my transcript in calc.! At least now I don't have to worry about it anymore.</p>
<p>Well, my day was just completely ruined. Basically, we're probably going to have to take one of our two cats to the vet tomorrow to be put to sleep (unless, by some miracle, she looks a lot better than she does right now or she dies during the night). I'm really sad. That cat is either as old as or older than i am (so she's lived a long life) and been "my baby" over the years. We knew that this year sometime would be her time. However, during this past week, she went downhill extremely quickly and now she's not really even moving. I don't know. It's one of those things where you know it's coming, but it still manages to come up and slap you in the face (and makes you want to cry but for some reason, you can't).</p>
<p>It's so hard to let go when something like that happens. My family also had to put our beloved cat to sleep a few years ago. We buried him in the backyard and I finally cried then :( I guess the only positive thing I can think of is that sometimes old pets are in so much pain that it's actually more humane to end their suffering. I don't know if that makes sense. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon...</p>
<p>I just saw the creepiest sight. I don't think that putting to sleep thing can wait until tomorrow. We just called a local vet's office (not our own - they're closed) and are trying to set up the appointment for tonight. I really didn't think she was that bad. Just days ago, she was moving around, etc. Now I wish I would have noticed how bad it was getting sooner, and just mustered up the guts to let her go then. Basically, I feel horrible now. I hope that vet calls back soon because I really don't want to see that again.</p>
<p>I am so sorry reeses. It's so hard to say goodbye to a pet..I know. Just know you are doing the best thing for her, and like themockery said, it is humane to le her go. I know it will be really hard for you-just remember that she had a really long, and good, life.</p>