Surveys

Although I still don't have an actual job I feel like filling out surveys is my job.

Especially with the research company pine cone research. Just about once or twice a week I get an email saying they have a new survey for me....there are two kinds.

Type one is just about household questions: my demographics and whatnot, who lives with me. These are mandatory for participation and I don't receive compensation for them. Especially since it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to fill those out.

Type two are the actual research forums: I get about 1-2 of these a week and then a few days to a week later I get a $3 check. It may not seem like a lot but those can add up.

Since I get about 1-2 a week I'll say i get 6 a month. In that case those 6 checks a month equal $18 in extra income i I didn't have before. That means if I want to go to chic-fil-a and get a chicken sandwich combo I don't have to worry about the effect that that $5.85 will have on my bank account.

And to go even further this $18 a month totals about $216 in extra $$$$$ for the year. I think thats pretty good when you think about it. And some surveys are really awesome in my opinion but I cant talk about that. I like when I get to talk about a product I actually use and like.

I think that this is a good opportunity to make a little bit of extra money because sometimes I like to go out to eat.

***Side Note***
I just recieved another check so I'll be going to the bank either on monday or sometime after thanksgiving.

employment opportunities

So I'm still unemployed at the moment! Technically it has only been less than a month. Since about October 18th.

I've had an epiphany! I like to soend $$$$$! Well that's not the epiphany but its still true! The epiphany is that I've been really lucky in the past of getting the job. Its weird to me to be forceably unemployed for this long!

For instance my first job at dollar general. They didn't call back but I called them one day and I was almost instantly hired to another store in my hometown!

When I worked at resnet! I went over the course of 2 days to get my computer fixed. Then that next week I became an apprentice/intern. Then in august when school started back I was a full fleged employee!

Also I went back to work at that same dollar general! They know and love me and know I'm a good worker so it was no hesitation to hire me back!

Also when I was an RA I did an interview on the first day of classes two days later I was told I have the job and then the rest was history!

Lastly, my stint at bath and body works! I thought I bombed the interview but I got hired!

Lookimg back on my employment I was EXTREMELY lucky and instantly got the job. Now I'm flabberghasted--is that even a word--that I haven't even gotten an interview before getting notified that they are going to hire another candidate!

But that's not the issue here....the issue is that I was on UNCG"s career website for on campus jobs. I am going to apply to be a box office associate and a tutor!

Its something and hopefully either one will hire me.

How I'm Feeling Right Now....

Discouraged! Very discouraged. I don't think I'll find a job this semester especially since the semester is almost over.

I really don't want to have to ask my mama for money but I know I will. I hate that so much.

I keep applying to places and keep getting passed over! Can I even get an interview please?

Also I applied to the SPX 2-year accounting and finance rotational program and got passed over.

I really just feel so discouraged right now! I'm not meaning to rant but would like to get these feelings off my chest.

I wish that I could find something at the moment. I'd take just about anything right now!

That is all I have to say for right now.

Nothing New

So I still don't have a job. I have enough money for bills thru the end of the semester or just about. I know that soon I'm gonna need my mama to help me out a bit which I hate. Just looking for a job although I probably wont find anything this semester.

In that case that I don't find a job, I have been more productive so that hopefully I can start to get more school work done and improve my grades. I don't wanna get C's and have no job. Thats not conducive to much of anything.

My plans for the week: cut my hair!
I'm thinking of cutting off about an inch at least! That is all I have to say!

Updated Sidebars

I don't have much to say but I updated my sidebars....

Cough cough ack ach blech

So I'm sick.

It all started with the sore throat from hell and my friend encouraging me to go to the health center--which I definitely didn't do.

The sore throat lasted 2 days. Its pretty much gone now but my tastebuds have melted away because my mother told me to drink hot tea. I haven't had hot tea since the 90s. I dont even like hot drinks bc they burn. Hence why I let my hot drinks cool for about an hour before I drink them.

Now my nose is all stuffy and I am coughing occasionally.

Oh that and I had a test today at 9:30 am. I'm pretty sure I failed it. I just was focused on finishing so that I could leave and go to bed. I missed tax class but then again when I'm there I'm not really there. My mind wanders.

Last nite at the library I wasn't feeling well at all. So around 8pm I left to go back to my roo drop my stuff off and then get some din dins and come back to go to sleep. I feel really bad because my friend was at the library by herself when I left. I usually stay with her and try to study something but I really couldn't. She told me that it was alright.

Also she now is sick so she, a mutual friend and I were having a conversation over twitter this morning around 2am-ish about sickness and stuff to that degree. I don't think she got sick from me though. Also I think I got sick from being in fall fest--in the rain--with no umbrella only a hoodie. I didn't think I needed it because it was only drizzling.

Anyways now I'm sick and I don't know what to do. I haven't been sick in like 3 years. I forgot what its like to have twice yearly colds.

Fall Fest

My school doesn't have a homecoming because we have no football team so fallfest is like the homecoming for the soccer team. I stayed around made a couple of appearances because I've never been into fall fest....It's always lacking something in my opinion.

But some of my former residents are involved in the marching band that we have...yes we have a marching band but no football team. When they first formed a few years ago they marched on the basketball court and last year the band was super small. This year was a good year for the band in my opinion. Other than the fact that the guy I like is in charge again of the band. LOL :)

So without further ado....here are the pics I took of my former residents. Mind you its been slightly drizzling all day.

Been a While

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Mostly due to forgetting or procrastination. I'm horrible at those two.

From my little two week mini challenge I succeeded. Although not allowing myself to use any tools was a dumb idea overall I did see a change in my moisture retention. My hair really has gotten better because I have been consistently moisturizing and sealing it.

Also late last week I put some twists in my hair. They looked horrible but for 3 days I didn't really have to do anything to my hair. Granted it was only the second time I ever did twists in my hair and my hair texture is partially straight--the twists didn't stick like they should and I kept having to retwist them.

So either tonite/this morning when I go back to my room or tomorrow after the gym I will wash my hair.

I would add a picture but I think I deleted the file. I think my next step is to think of other protective styles other than just putting it up.

Until next time!

Day 1 of No tool Challenge

So I made yesterday the start of my 2 week challenge. I washed my hair around 6pm and moisturized and sealed in the moisture.

Ran my fingers through just a bit. I wasn't even tempted to use a comb or anything.

I have a feeling that my one temptation will be to use bobby pins. So far I've been resisting the urge by tying my hair up higher than usual...In the library I was looking at mugshots and I was extremely bored so I took a icture of myself.

I call it my mugshot....in jest because I never intend to get arrested or have a mugshot. Hence why I'm smiling because no one ever smiles in their mugshot.....I took this picture in the library while I was going through a period of non-studiousness.

My mugshot
Originally uploaded by bralexamarsh

Decisions Decisions

There was a presenter in my cost accounting class today.<--I really detest cost accounting and its only the beginning of the 2nd week.

Anyway the presentation was on becoming a Certified Management Accounting. I know about the CPA because that is my goal after I graduate from UNCG in May....right along with obtaining my graduate degree in accounting. Yet, I had no idea that there was a CMA....wait a minute yes I did. I just forgot about it (blacked it out) from my 10th grade accounting class.

It was never something that interested me because cost is not my cup of tea.

The turning point is when the presenter starts talking about how CMA's are seen as trusted business partner. I'm sitting in class thinking.....man that sounds so interesting. I want to be a trusted business partner. And the great part is I can get both my CPA and CMA...although everything has an opportunity cost.

To become a CMA there are additional stiulations such as you have to join the IMA(Institute of Management Accountants) theres a fee. Although it is heavily discounted for students but as of right now I don't have a job here in Greensboro.. :( And also there are 4 exams--of which I have to take and pass the first 3 before moving onto the 4th part, and other stipulations.

In the end I think its worth it especially taking into consideration that I'm an accounting geek and all. And the fact that if I have both my CPA and CMA I'm considered hiring gold!!!! I like that part but in the end I love anything to do with accounting.

New Hair Regimen

I'm going to try a new regimen for my hair. There aren't that many specifics. Its basically a no-tool regimine.

Hopefully this will help cut down on breakage.

1) I vow to not use any tools other than my hands. Unfortunately this means that I will not be using any bobby pins to pin back my bangs.
2) I must tie up my hair at all times when I am going to lie down. I have a habit of being lazy especially when I'm tired and I don't tie my hair up regularly.
3) Moisturize my ends before bed. Either with a moisturizing creme or some water.
4) Seal my ends to keep the moisture in. My ends are so rough feeling lately.
5) Finger detangle my hair. Its gentler and I can't use any tools.
6) I will allow myself to use hair ties. Actually what I use are hair bands that i double over to use as a ponytail holder because I have a lot of hair.

Also I want to put my hair in twists again. I saw a former RA with twists in her hair today and they looked great. Maybe I'll try that.

I want to try this for 2 weeks to see if I can do it. Actually I know i can do it. If I've been going since June without using heat on my hair I'm positive that I can go 2 weeks without using a comb or brush.

I hope this turns out well or at least has a positive benefit for my hair.

Little Update

I haven't updated in a while and the reason is that I was lacking motivation.

In 3 days I will be back in Greensboro for school. It will be my last year. Hoorah for me.

In an effort to take charge of my finances I've been researching into high yield online savings accounts. I think that I may open 2 or 3. Definitely want to open two accounts.

One account will be the car fund account. As I do not have my license or a car at this moment. In all honesty I don't need it yet. At school there is FREE public transportation for area college students and I gladly take advantage of that. Also a lot of stores/restaurants are in walking distance so I just walk alot anyways.

Another savings account will be my after college fund. I have student loans. So I want to start this account so that I'll have money to start chipping away at those loans once I graduate and it is time to start paying those off.

A third account which I may or may not open is the grad school/gmat/graduation account. I may or may not open this account because this is money that will be used soon. I have to take the GMAT soon and start applying for grad schools.

Who knows I might just open the third account for something else. Emergency fund. But in reality I could use the other two accounts that I'll open as an emergency fund too. Right now I don't think I'll need that much as my expenses are only about $200 a month or less. I live on campus so that really cuts back on necessary expenses.

Now to just find a job when I get back to Greensboro. My first stop will be one or both of the Bath and Body Works. Then after that who knows. I really enjoy working at BBW.

Thats about all I have to say abou that.~Forrest Gump

Dell Mini 10 or Dell Mini 10v

I want and also need a new laptop.

Mine is a few years old and I need something practical, not very expensive, light-weight.

What I would need it for is to do work on and also internet browsing. I'm not a big gamer. The only games that I play religiously are solitaire and sometimes freecell.

With my last year of school approaching I would like something portable--hence a netbook.

My current laptop is really heavy, for me. If I have a lot of weight on my back I get out of breath easily.

Soooo....lately I've been looking at netbooks. After I swore I would never get one. I think I want the Dell mini 10 or 10v. It doesn't matter to me.

My current computer has an 80gig hard drive with 40% free space left. The netbooks I have been looking at have each at least 120gig hard drive space.

I don't think I would use that much space on the hard drive because I don't want to import my music to it. I have all of my music saved on an external drive so I could just plug it in when I want to listen to music or bring my ipod with me.

Also I don't plan on getting rid of my current computer. Maybe I could network these together or use them to double task. I still have use for this computer but I'd like to also have a smaller more practical machine that I can get work done on faster.

The Dell Mini 10 has a bigger hard drive about 160 gig than the Dell Mini 10v. In my opinion they are essentially the same machine just different hard drive sizes.

So now it just all boils down to price. And the fact that neither have a cd drive but I don't really have need for one. I don't think I'll really need one because I'll still use my current one for this purpose.

Hair Galore

Last night I finally got around to detangling my hair. I really hate the process because my hair tangles so easily.

All in all it was a 2.5 hour process. To me thats not a bad amount of time because along with detangling I put my hair in twists. I did about 50 or so twists. I need to redo the back because they look horrible.

I'm thinking of leaving them in for a week or so to reduce the amount of manipulation i do to my hair. I redid a few today because they just looked horrible.

Other than that I'm loving the low manipulation of this style. Maybe I'll do them when I go back to school in a few weeks.

Here are some pics:

Financial Update

This is going to be really short.

I'm no longer in the red. Thank goodness. Pretty soon I'll have even more money deposited in my account and I dont really plan on spending it on anything other than:

Bills
A new laptop--I'm in desperate need of a new laptop.
Books--School starts in 22 days.

UPDATE

So I've had a lot of freetime lately but have not used that to update my blog. Shame on me.

So:

• I haven't worked for 3 weeks. This upsets me a lot. I was hoping I could at least get some hours this week.
• I love my hair.
  

Yes my hair looks a hot mess but its my hot mess. I think I'll detangle it tonite and then co wash in the morning.

I'm trying out this new thing....well not exactly new but new to me. I'm co-washing frequently trying to get it to grow. I read on a hair forum that someone did this but had a sore scalp but lots of growth.

I can deal with a sore scalp if necessary--I think it was from her leaving in the conditioners in for a day then washing it out that night or the next day.

I find myself playing with my new growth a lot. Its fun to me; and also I play with my ends since they aren't permed. Its so weird I have 3 inches of perm in the middle of my hair. in between my curly new growth and my curly ends.

Its a bit unmanageable right now. But I'm trying not to manipulate it too much.

My goal for my hair is no direct heat until October or whenever the capstone exam for my last management class is. I haven't even really wanted to use heat lately. I love watching my hair airdry.

I don't actually sit in front of a mirror and watch it dry. I just let it be then next thing I know its not dripping wet anymore. Then the ends are dry, and the the rest starts to dry.

Oh thats all I have to say so,

TATA FOR NOW

YES YES YES YES YES

I'm getting less negative.



My direct deposit kicked in. So hopefully I'll get some hours this week so that I can finally get out of this rut.

Other related bank news. I got my savings account packet in the mail either yesterday or the day before. So now I have a couple of forms to sign and then return to the bank along with putting some money in the account. When I started the account I was told I have 45 days to deposit some money in the account. I'll definitely be back in Greensboro by then, hopefully employed.

I'm excited that finally I feel that I'm gaining control of my finances. HOWEVER, I am ashamed of the circumstances.

I'd much rather have an epiphany than be forced due to being almost $200 in the red a week ago.

Better late than never.

So I was going through some things of mine!

Specifically I was looking at my savings account package from when I had opened it--it has now been closed for a few months. That was a dumb mistake on my part.

I have the student checking account and as a stipulation I can get one free service charge waiver. This is something that I did not know I had. Hopefully I can use this to get one of the overdraft charges waived. I've never had an overdraft charged waived in the 5 years that I've had the account.

I really hope this is possible! I could definitely use any reduction possible.

On another note, I forgot about the fact that I'm enrolled in the Visa Rewards Program via my debit card. So to help me get back into the black I ordered 4, $4 gift cards. I definitely will be using them to be put into my account. That cost me 8,000 points--2,000 points each x 4 cards. Hopefully they will get here asap! Definitely will be extremely helpful.

I'm also thinking that maybe I should/can do a yard sale. Definitely not at my house because I live deep in the country, I would have to travel to a more visible spot. I have a lot of things that I no longer use or in some cases never used. Clothes, books, other stuff.

I really have a shopping problem which hopefully is getting under control now that I realize the error of my ways. That would be a great way to generate some extra income to help out with my bank situation and any extra could go into the savings account that I need to set up again.

Speaking of a savings account. I wonder if I could just reopen the account that I once closed. I still have the deposit slips and that would be wonderful for when I need to deposit some funds.

Girl You Ought To Be Ashamed

So I spent!!!!!!

Not meaning to. I think I spent 31$. The first was $25 (actually 24.95) for my full credit report. I wanted to see where exactly I stood financial wise on the FICO scale.



Not bad but I definitely wish they were higher. I guess it's not so bad for being 22 years old. But some of my friends are above me by 20 to 30 points.

Another reason why I spent money to see the whole report is I was looking at the summary and it had an installment section. It had a picture of a car and a balance of over 17,000. First thoughts that were going through my head were: why, how, what. I was panicking I felt my heart pacing faster and faster.

I knew that I had to purchase my full credit report. And when I did and I looked at the amounts over the 3 credit bureaus I saw that its just my student loans.

But I think its so crazy the cost of education. I have close to $20,000 in student loans. It is the cost that I must bear in order to pursue the career that I'm passionate about. ACCOUNTING!!!!!

I just can't wait to be debt free. I look with extreme admiration to the personal finance bloggers whose blogs I follow, almost religiously. I hope that one day I will be able to live life completely or more financially competent than I am right now.

I started freaking out because I don't have my license let alone a car. That was my #1 motivation

The second thing that I bought was lunch on my birthday at chick fil a. $5.82 for the chicken sandwich meal.

It wasn't all a bust. Some of the purchases that caused me to go into the red I took back and returned. I also transferred money from my payroll card into my checking account. I still can't believe that my paycheck wasn't direct deposited into my checking account as I set it up to do so way before my most recent paycheck.

I really am going to get a hold of my financial setback and I realize now that I cannot altogether cut out spending. I think that my goal now is to start on a cash basis. If I want something I have to pay for it with cash.

If I'm hungry--use cash.
If I need to wash clothes, buy groceries or essentials--use cash.

This way when I get back to UNCG I will be in the cash mindset.

I'm using this as a learning experience to definitely not get in the red ever again.

Wish me luck!

So I know this Guy

Who knows this guy....and so on. I love that line from spongebob.



But I feel torn. There's this guy that I used to like when I was a wee freshman. Now that I'm a senior and graduating this year and he's back in the area he wants us to date. I don't know if I should date him on the sole fact that he now knows how I used to feel. (I'm not the one to express my feelings. I don't take rejection well--and the possibility that I'd get rejected is so great-in my mind- that I choose not to express my feelings.)

There's this other guy who I was sort of dating, and we both still have feelings for each other. I really do like him but just not some of his ways. He's sort of still in the area as he's going to grad school in another city.

I don't know what to do. The guy that wants us to date, I don't know how I feel about him because I used to like him so much and as time wore on those feelings subsided. It has me wondering if those feelings are still there, and if not what do I do.

The other guy my friends really don't like him and feel he's not good for me. While parts of his personality I could care less for overall he makes me happy.

Bump In The Road

So I've reached a bump in the road. I checked my bank account today; lo and behold I'm negative.

This is a huge setback for me especially since I have been doing so well at not going negative. During the first year or two of having my bank account or just any account I went negative constantly. I've been in the black consecutively for about 2 years. I consider that an accomplishment especially since I love to spend money.

I'm convinced that it is an addiction as there are members of my family that suffer from other addictions. I need to get control of it.

I came to the source which is a payment that took too long to come out of my account. This puts a damper in my plan.

So my new revised plan:

• Step up my efforts to get a second job.
  
• Transfer the remaining money from my payroll card into my checking account. <--This is where I went negative. I thought my direct deposit had kicked in but it didn't. At least not yet.
• Once my account gets back in the black start selling on ebay. Hopefully I can sell enough items to generate a little bit of extra income.
• Definitely stop spending. My new goal is to only spend money at the grocery store. Or if I have any cash. Also start saving my cash and/or deposit it into my checking account.
• I think I will stop taking my wallet when I go somewhere because that will just most likely ensure that I will spend money.
  

Hopefully I get back on track ASAP because I have my cell phone bill coming up. And next month I have 3 bills to pay. The rest will definitely be saved. No more spending for me.

In fact I'll try to make that a goal. No more frivolous spending until August 20th. Only paying bills and occasionally getting something to eat. Sometimes I don't have time to eat before work and I'll need to get something cheap on the way.

Lately

I haven't update in quite a while so I figure now is better than never.

• I'm going to try to go natural again. I broke down and got a perm a month ago because my grandma was pressuring me. Now I feel weird bc my hair is straight at the roots but its also damaged on the ends.
• I can graduate in December but I think I'll wait until may because I don't want to become extremely stressed out and Greensboro has so many more opportunities than Monroe does.
• My birthday is Friday. Can't wait. I don't know what I'm doing yet.
• This year I definitely want to get out of debt. I only have about <1500>
• I think I want to go to UNCG for grad school. I'm really looking forward to it.
  
• I sincerely hope that I get my license. Yes I'm 21 going on 22 without a license but I don't really need it until after I graduate so hopefully by then I'll definitely have it.
• That means I need to practice driving. Oy vey.

There's a lot more going on its just I named the few that popped in my head at the moment.

Have a great day!!!!!

Got a Job!

I finally found a summer job. Might try to get a second one as well. That way I can defintely have a way to meet my savings goals for this year.

I have orientation for the job on tuesday so today I have to go through my clothes and see if I have black pants and a black or white collared shirt.

I really don't think I have these essentials. That is unacceptable because those are so basic.

Shame on me. That may just mean I have to buy those tomorrow and buy a few of each since I may be working more than one day a week.

Not cool why am I not prepared for this.

2009 Goals

Yes it may be the middle of the year but it's never too late to set goals for yourself right? Exactly!

So here are my goals(in no particular order).......

Get out of debt-this is a must it's not a lot of debt but....it's still debt.

Buy a new laptop. Preferably a mac but anything is better my computer is so old.

Back up important files onto my external harddrive. The only files I have on there now are music files.

Save!!!! My goal is to save $1000. Hopefully more because I feel that after this year when I graduate I'll need a car. Also I'll probably need money saved for a security deposit on an apartment.

Improve my GPA. Right now it's still a 3.something but my goal is 3.3 or better.

Apply to grad schools and take the gmat.

Eat healthier and exercise more.



I think that my goals are attainable. I will just need to apply self discipline. That means continuing my self imposed facebook hiatus. That is a HUGE time waster in my life.

Cutting back on shopping may help as well. I love express but its putting me in debt that I'm determined to get out of. Maybe when I go shopping the total of my purchases must go to saving as well. Maybe at least 20% or more. That way I can have my cake and eat it too!

I've done well with not buying so much music. I gave it up for lent and surprisingly I didn't miss it and I went til may without buying music.

When I did buy music I bought 7 songs. They were either jazz or standards. Gotta love Gene Kelly!!! I know I do.

Here's to self discipline so that I won't fail or just completely disregard my goals.

SNOW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My university has finally decided on cancelling classes for today Monday march 2nd.

I'm so freaking ecstatic right now because I need to focus all my energy today on studying for the two tests I have this week. One on Tuesday and one on Wednesday. I'm happy.

Singin in the Rain

I'm singin in the rain, just singin in the rain....
What a glorious feelin I'm happy again......




Not really, but today I went to my friend's rugby game at 11am this morning and it was raining.

First it was just raining then it was raining hard, then harder, then hard again and it never once rained light while I was there. I'm not a rain lover so I stayed for about an hour and then left because my toes and booty were either freezing cold or wet.

Anyways......so things are going to be changing in my life now.

I'm going to be the initiator of change. Hopefully I can keep my promises to myself.




Things I'd like to change or see improve:
1) Go to the gym more often. I already have a few classes that I really enjoy going to.
2) Study more. I'm getting better at this one.
3) Become more organized.
4) Sell unwanted things. I'm thinking about registering on craigslist or maybe actually utilizing my amazon and ebay accounts. I have so many things that I've bought but have like never actually used. Like a pair of pants I bought last year that I never got around to wearing until last week.
5) Prepare for the GMAT
6) Take better care of myself.
7) Hone and control my procrastinational tendencies.




Things have happened lately that have completely put my whole being out of whack and I aim to cure myself of this disease. Stress, stretching myself too thin, not making time for me, procrastination, lack of energy and sleep. All this has affected me in a negative way and I am in the process of turning myself back around and re-emerging better than ever.

whats up in my life

So saturday I got some bad news and it really affected my attitude. I couldn't really sleep this weekend. I call it my weekend insomnia. I didn't go to sleep intil at least 7am. And I didn't go to sleep last night and I have yet to fall asleep yet today.

I had a test this morning and I'm in class now and afterwards I have one more class then I'll be done for the day.

I really need to tame my hair. I washed it last week and man is it humongous.

I started looking at grad schools. I'm thinking winthrop which is where I was gonna go to my undergrad at first. But oh well I'm in school working my way to my degree so that's a good accomplishment.

Who knows maybe I'll become an eagle but I'll always be a spartan

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Self-Realization

People use me. @eople leave. People lie. They don't do what they willM yet I still accept this and brush it off like its nothing.

I'm now in the process of changing me. Don't want to be the same brandie who let's people walk all over her anymore. I no longer believe you. My trust must now be earned and not given.

International Business Management

I'm sitting in my international business management class right now. Not sure how this pertains to being an accounting major. But oh well.

Drank some of that starbucks cold coffee today. Vanilla flavor. It was good. But yet I'm still sleepy. Ain't thay a cuhrazy thing. I should be wired but I'm just looking forward to the nap right after this class unless this caffeine from the coffee sinks in.

Can't wait for tomorrow. I really freakin love my accounting classes and don't really like my management or marketing classes.

Gotta get on this study grind for this class because I'm pretty sure that there is a test coming up soon. Lol!