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Hey! What up? Haven't been on in a VERY long time!

Anyways, names Isaiah and I'm 18 yrs old. I'm a Sophmore with Junior Statues in College going for Mech. Engineering

Fun-loving and hyper, I come across either as very shy when I first meet you OR if you happen to meet me while I'm in a conversation,,EXTREMELY friendly and personable smile



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Blind Blindness

Report | 09/07/2012 10:29 pm

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Also, yeah, you're right. A lot of my professors haven't checked homework, and since I'm at a community college and not university, it really is like an extension of high school. The only thing at a more difficult level was my writing composition course and college Algebra. My teacher for English (I know I told you this, but it's pertinent) was a writing Nazi. Everyone loved my writing, but it wasn't good enough for her. And keep in mind I didn't write sloppily like in a Gaia message, but actually put forth real effort to create a decent paper. And for college algebra, there just wasn't enough instruction and I didn't get help for the questions I had; plus, the tests were mostly written in, not multiple choice, and the problems weren't the easiest. But I'm not blaming my professor, I definitely take responsibility. My professor for Statistics this semester is Asian, but he doesn't speak good English and as such can't explain the concepts too terribly well, or too efficiently in the allotted time period. At least, I observe that people are confused...xD
Blind Blindness

Report | 09/07/2012 10:22 pm

Blind Blindness

Your message got cut off xD...I'm so sorry once again for replying so late. I've actually started school again, and it is going okay I guess. Right now I foresee a little trouble with chemistry, but hopefully not too much. It's an intro to chemistry course, though. We're doing conversions right now, which is annoying because I have to know which unit of measurements to skip to in order to get to the result. Some are just one step, like kg to lbs, and others are multiple steps. We'll see how Statistics goes, too. Diversity can be an awesome thing. For instance, even though Miami is a diverse place, it's more diverse with people from the various Hispanic countries xD...I'm a white American, so that's a minority here. It's good though if you live in an area that's safe.
At least you were able to teach people certain concepts. I don't blame you for not knowing or always being able to explain why--that often requires more in-depth knowledge or personal interest. Although, sometimes you SHOULD know why, for it can help you understand the material better and apply what you learn to future concepts, but it's often too much work for your mind sometimes...lol....at least stay with the game, even if you're not ahead of it. Many people don't even get to calculus, so kudos to you. And if you get a tutor, at least it shows determination on your part to do well, especially since you're majoring in such an important field. Medical or engineering often requires heavy science and math courses, which I may have to take depending on what I want to do. I may also get tutoring this semester. We'll see.

I haven't had a girl crush in a while, but I never talk to anyone (not literally), so that's not a surprise xD...in the future I hope for that to change and that I will have more things to discuss and WANT to discuss. Sad that a girl was hurt, but nothing you can do about it except let them down gently. Any guy interests? lol

WOO! We can be clueless together... sweatdrop
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/23/2012 9:42 pm

Blind Blindness

Hey..did I upset you?
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/13/2012 10:07 pm

Blind Blindness

at home with those people. And...I think we may have had a more in-depth exam on any anatomical/physiological things on 10th grade....but I don't believe it would be just the cochlea and eyes...probably the brain. The college course was "psychology for personal effectiveness", though, so it was more related to the aspect of POSITIVE psychology to help you recognize certain attributes in your environment, personality, behavior and relationships and use this knowledge to help improve your life and become more self aware of yourself and what's around you.

As far as the value of my education, I would say my school was at least average. I had decent teachers and, if I wanted to, could have taken more than one AP course.... rofl
I had excellent grades freshman and senior year (ironic), but sophomore and junior were average/mediocre...I had a 3.1 unweighted at the end of 11th but brought it up to 3.33 at the end with 7 A's and 1 B...the only B was in my English, yet another tough English teacher whom very few received an A from, lol......I need to be on the ball this semester though being I am taking a statistics course. You are right, math is precise, but it also has different ways of solving it a lot of the time. It takes practice to memorize and apply those concepts at a mastery level. I want to maintain my good grades if I have any chance of medical school, shadow doctors, volunteer at the hospital, take the MCAT, and do whatever is required for a profession in the medical field with at least average pay, since I am considering that option. For instance, I will have to take 2 semesters of ORGANIC chemistry and two of INORGANIC....if you read the prerequisites for medical school and all the information about it, it's actually sort of interesting. But that's just one of different options for a career. Obviously my greatest short-term goal is to communicate more and be more at ease with talking and interacting with multifaceted approaches in various environments, dealing with different scenarios, and learning how to take instructions and also learn certain tasks that would be more challenging for me or for me to remember than the average person who is more experienced and doesn't think so much..... as I need the complete picture sometimes, or am just emotionally drained, which affects my memory and motivation.... rofl Yep, I am a basket case, and any person dating me would have to put up with that....lol

I'm sorry you didn't receive the best education, but hey, at least you did well! I'm sure you're intelligent and will do fine in your classes if you don't goof off and do your studying. Also, it's good not to fret about the future. Enjoy yourself, respect the challenges that come forth, and don't be afraid to wander into new areas. Also, we all wish for instructors who are reasonable and/or know how to teach, don't we? lol

Oh the 2 fonts were unintentional rofl
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/13/2012 10:02 pm

Blind Blindness

HEY! I'm so very sorry I took so long to respond to you. I know it's not quite an excuse, but I've been busy since the start of last week transporting my dad places because of his toe operation and generally just having a lot less time in the day. I'm not going to lie, I've responded to a couple of people in the forums, but they were asking for college and resume advice and I couldn't help but reply since I have been researching a lot of things the past few days regarding majors and careers. I HAVE intended to reply to you, and I thought it was going to be earlier, I'm just bad at responding to comments and private messages sometimes that are long. And hey, keep the long messages by all means, it shows you're interested and I do enjoy reading them. I just want to collect my thoughts to respond in the best manner, which leads me to put off responding. I will try to do better! :evil:





It sounds like you've been through a lot having to go to different schools and split-ups. I only went to one high school. I live in Miami, so there's a nice diversity of people here--white, hispanic, black, and people of many different nationalities. Actually, the majority is hispanic, so I'm  a minority because I'm white haha.....hm the people were generally friendly and like any high school had some immature people, but there wasn't much violence, racism, or people that would make you feel like an outcast any more than average. It was a public school in a more liberal city, so people are a tad more accepting. Hm....9th grade was a cool year, I remember doing a required physical education course, which actually was fun when we were playing sports. There was the health textbook portion the first semester where we were inside, but we were outside the 2nd semester. 9th grade was the year whereby random occurrence I met my best friend and found out she shared a world history class with me, since it was a required history class for that year. We met through mutual friends (they weren't exactly my "friends", but whatever) and so I had randomly added her in an IM chat of 20 people, we discovered this true, and bam  then got to know each other :) She was my primary friend throughout high school, who introduced me to her friend group, whom later became my friends who I'm still in contact with today. But....there's not exactly as much unity in my friend group as could be possible, with drama and such. And yeah, I am a very shy person and need someone who doesn't mind talking even if I don't have the best responses or am clueless with certain subjects. That's sort of a requirement, not to be judgmental that I'm really clueless on so many common, every day, pop/sub-culture topics, i.e video games, celebrities old music stars,, shows, ways of living, or really anything that would fit into my clueless category. Do I like being clueless about so many things? No. But I think it would be awkward to talk with a person who I felt was judging me a lot, although I too can judge unnecessarily sometimes, but I usually make myself aware of it and try to change it if it's over something petty. I mean, I think we've all judged someone, for instance, who said something we deemed as slightly stupid in class. But maybe if I participated more I'd be ignorant and say something dumb, and I wouldn't necessarily want someone judging me so harshly. But meh, whatever, I can revisit that issue at a later date when I actually do get the galls to raise my hand in class, lol...





ANYWAY, I have gotten complimented because of my good grades, most recently in that philosophy course I was telling you about. I felt popular, lol...sometimes answering people's questions regarding what the teacher said, class assignments you have, or upcoming tests or test methods you use to attain those grades can really be a conversation opener and a way for people to pay attention and make an effort with you, which then makes it slightly easier on yourself because you feel more comfortable and at home wi
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/06/2012 11:18 am

Blind Blindness

Lol I wrote too much? Eh....different font? I don't know what happened. rofl rofl
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/06/2012 11:17 am

Blind Blindness

I do believe I said my English teacher was strict and that she gave no one an A...yes, I did say that xD...and an A in the ethics course during the summer, which puts my college GPA at 3.67. I wouldn't want to take a calculus course during the morning UNLESS it was my only class for the day, then it might be cool xD....math is one of those subjects, at least for me, that wakes you up, or HAS TO if you're paying attention and want to understand the material. I remember in high school in my international relations class 5th period, it was interesting but having just coming back from lunch and starting with politics/government with not a quieter teacher made me very sleepy. Then the last period of the day, math, I woke up real fast. I got an A in that class, as well as intermediate algebra in college. I even tutored someone, although I had to relearn a lot of the material because with that type of math there's so many different combinations depending on what exactly you're doing. So, we'll see how statistics goes, the class I'm taking for the fall. It was supposed to be with a Dominguez, but I looked at my schedule the other day and now it's "Liu", so I have an Asian teacher xD...I went on rate my professor, but I'm not sure if it's her because the first name on the site is "Nancy" and that's not her first name on the schedule, so she may not have been rated yet who knows. xd

Yeah, it's good to have dreams and not be so cynical, have something to look forward to. I don't know where life will lead me either, and even though I'm lost and I'm yet to define my exact goals or dreams, it will be all the better for my day to day life if I stay positive. I live in Miami, Florida and go to a community college....although not quite community college because they offer limited 4 year degrees. Oxford.....do you go to Miami University? xd That would be funny......so yeah I'm living at home for a while, but the future is up in the air. It would be cool if we lived near each other, but sadly we do not. cry
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/06/2012 11:15 am

Blind Blindness

Lol, sorry again. Yeah, if I could go back to high school, I don't think I would be so shy. I would socialize more and not worry as much what people think. In a way, people can be more immature in high school, and I was always the mature, studious and snooty one; yet I was also very self conscious and shy, so this was not always the greatest mix. Looking back, though, I would relax more and not worry so much about other people judging me. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like when you're younger it really is easier to say stupid crap or do stupid things, or even not be aware of certain common sense concepts and be able to get away with it. As we get older, it seems people will either think more indifferently towards what you do unless you make a concerted effort to get to know them, or they will look upon you judgmentally if you act very different from the norm, since your 20's I suppose are the years where all your thoughts, ideas and experiences coalesce together to form the person you will become who steps into the real world. Of course, this doesn't discount the innumerable immaturity or gossip that presents itself in various situations among human beings, which will always be there, and all the problems of adulthood. So, yeah, I think we do realize much of what we knew in high school wasn't true--and if I had a son or daughter, I would encourage a good balance of work ethic and interaction with fellow peers--unless of course she had a naturally introverted personality, then that would be fine. I think there comes a point though where you just need to step out of your comfort zone and make those mistakes, learn and experience before more time passes you by.





I've taken a psychology course in high school, which was interesting. And I took a psychology for personal effectiveness course my first semester, which was also interesting but could be a tad boring at times. It was late evening and I was waiting almost 3 hours between classes for it, so that could be partially why. :xp: I also didn't care much for the ear/eye/autonomic nervous system, but it was such a brief period that we received lecture on it that I don't remember anything that was said, lol...and yeah behavioral psych is interesting....I find people's behaviors/opinions/personalities fascinating in a sense.      I didn't take any classes with friends, but I was planning to initially. At least this semester I know I'll be taking a class with one friend, and at least I made a friend in English class last semester, although we haven't been in contact lately. I'm a really shy person and often don't have much to say, so it becomes difficult to talk to people at times unless I'm very comfortable with you. One person in my summer class asked me why I as so quiet. It was a critical thinking/ethics, which was actually quite interesting in a way. There were lots of mini debates. It seems that philosophy/psychology may be a strength of mine, so that's something to consider. I don't know so much about math because....well, it's math. It's precise and takes a lot of practice, comes naturally to some while others really struggle. I think I'm probably average, but I don't know. Also, being I haven't taken science since high school, I'm not completely sure how I'll feel about it, but I hope I develop a decent skill set not only for the strength of the mind and the application of knowledge, but to also broaden my options for careers to explore, being I'm still undecided about my major.  I was an A/B student in high school mostly, with my best years ironically being freshman and senior year. I graduated with a 3.3 unweighted and 4.36 weighted. In college I had straight A's the first semester, and 2 A's, 1 B and 1 C spring semester, the B in English and C in college algebra (which I might've already told you)....yeah, I do believe I said my English teacher was strict and that she gave no one an A...yes, I did say that xD...and an A in the ethics course during the summer, which puts
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/02/2012 12:15 am

Blind Blindness

Also, I forgot to touch on your grades. I usually get decent grades, all A's and B's. I got a C in College Algebra last semester, which is my only C thus far in college. I got a B in English due to my really strict English teacher's definition of what a paper needed to deserve an A. I don't think one person got an A in that class, and even the professional tutors at the writing center said my writing was really good. Although, I do admit, there is obvious room for improvement as I am no master writer. But I can write a very decent and thorough essay if I try. You seem smart, huh? C's aren't good to get continuously, but if it was just one semester and you know you have the aptitude to do well in your courses, then I wouldn't worry about it much. Just don't slack off from now on because as I'm sure you know you want to graduate with the best GPA possible. biggrin
Blind Blindness

Report | 08/02/2012 12:05 am

Blind Blindness

Hey, no worries at all. I'm glad I commented you back though so we could continue talking. Sorry it's taking ME so long to get back to you. I've not been on as much because of certain things, though I'll be honest to say enough to have responded to you, so I'm very sorry for that. I just feel on a time crunch with things and don't always feel like commenting back right away, but usually I do long before a few days have gone by.
You sound a lot like me in that respect. I would feel awkward too, probably, and wouldn't say much or just ignore. Like you, I don't exactly give people the instant effeminate gay vibe (although I'm sure a few), so most people assume I'm straight and I am asked by people periodically if I have a girlfriend. My friends know I'm not straight, and they are accepting. And one of my friends is bisexual (like me, although I'm leaning towards gay), so she would certainly understand. If I didn't know someone for long I would feel weird, but at this point I'd be confident enough to let them know if I didn't care much what they thought, even if I only knew them for a short period of time.

Hmm...mechanical engineering, that's a good field to get a job in. I'm doing lots of research on the internet to become informed about all my options, but right now a biology or psychology degree is interesting me, and I am also considering taking prerequisites for medical school, but that is something that needs a lot more contemplation. I plan to decide my major by next registration period. And really, I couldn't afford not to, unless I wanted my advisers to kill me, lol...but it's time to make a decision anyway. I'm taking statistics next semester, general education biology, gen ed chem and a speech class with my friend. ...It's nice to socialize with your friends. I could sure use a lot more of that. Most days I'm at my house, so it would do me good to get out more and become more outgoing, lol..

One of my online friends in majoring in graphic design. I don't know how to draw, either. I've never taken any drawing classes aside from the required art in elementary school. xp Most artists used a lot of self taught methods. It's hard work, but it can be done. Also, if I'm not mistaken, graphic design encompasses a range of outlets for which you can explore your artistic abilities. Hey, it's good to have dreams, right? At least you have a sense of what you want to do, which is more than me, lol

I'm curious, where do you live? xD