I'm all set

That orientation last night was very cool. We each got a whole packet of stuff, including a daily planner.

My test results indicated that I can go right into transferable unit classes. In other words, I don't have to take Algebra 101.

All the classes I will be taking will count for UC and CSU credit. So that's good.

You need 12 units per semester to get an AA degree from Las Po. To transfer you need 15 units.

English 1A is 3 units, Math 20 is 5 units, and Biology 31 is 3 units. So that's 12 units right there with just three classes.

So now I need to find a fourth class, worth at least 3 units.

I have no idea what to take. The counselor recommended I take something that "uses the other side of the brain."

There a lot of classes that interest me, but I am not sure these use the other side of the brain. Like marine biology. But I am already taking a biology class. I'll save the zoology class for the fall, I guess.

I like the Intro to Drawing class. That could be fun. Or maybe I should take some sort of history class.

I have a list of all the subjects and areas I need to take classes from in order to transfer. So I will look at that.

I also know I am not going to sign up for anything that starts at 8 am.

Anyway, I am very excited about this.

Tomorrow is the volunteer orientation at the Oakland Zoo. It starts at 10. I am also very excited about this. You have to fill out an application and do a little interview.

My mom says I need to dress nicely for this. She got on my case when I delivered my Sanrio application in not so nice clothes. Ok, I get it.

I don't know how this will be organized. Maybe you sign up for different sessions. Like some volunteers will start in December, and some will start later or something. I don't know.

I just need to be able to work during December and January.

Or maybe they won't even accept me at all. Then I'll really be in a mess.

I also don't know how many people will be there. The orientation takes place in the education center, which I think is one really big room. When I spent time at the zoo over the summer, we always met in this room at the beginning of the day. But I'm not sure that that's the real education center.

I figure I will go in early, like 8:30. You don't have to pay for parking when you go in this early. Then I will probably pay for entrance into the zoo and look on the map for the edu. center or just ask someone where it is.

They also take you on a tour of the zoo. Even though I know where all the animals are, I will do this with everyone else.

The weather people on the news keep changing their minds. First they say it's gonna be nice on Sunday, then they say it's gonna rain. Now they say it's gonna be nice again.

I really, really hate this weather. I admit that yesterday felt very nice outside, but I want the cold to come back.

I guess what I mean is I really like the weather, it's very pleasant, but it's coming at the wrong time. Am I just over-reacting??

Sigh. (I hope my mom will just drive me to the zoo tomorrow because I don't like driving there myself. This will probably annoy her.)

In other news, Barry Bonds has been indicted. What is the world coming to?

So.... I hope you all are having a good day!

My mom just told me she isn't going to drive me tomorrow. Oh, well.