First week of class

So I think I actually was successful in picking out the perfect schedule for me this semester. I didn't find myself dissapointed once this week; no "damn I wish I was somewhere else" or anything like that.

My MWF classes are my favorite set of classes by far since I have been at Baylor. It starts out at 9am with Watershed Assessment. This class is probably my favorite since being at college. And for whatever reason it is nice to start out the week with your favorite class. I never would have guessed that. Also, its special because it demonstrates my nerdiness and love for environmental science to the extreme. I mean, who would want to take a class called Watershed Assessment besides a semi-hippy sci-fi band geek? Whats really cool is that I have become totally in love with the topic on the third day of class. I am really looking forward to the lab too. Every lab is in the field, hands on, career oriented. I have always said that I don't really want to stay in Texas after college, but today I found myself seeing a content old Tim managing a watershed somewhere in Texas. Interesting...

Next up is Wildlife Ecology, which is probably my second favorite class. It is incredibly easy. I have no clue why it is a college level class. The professor, Hiedi Marcum, is incredible. She, like most of the ENV faculty, is easy-going and really caring about the subject and her students. I think this semester is making me 100% comfortable with my major. Anyways, I have like 6 friends in this class and that is nice for once. Its going to be easy and fun, although I never thought I would find myself saying I wish a class was harder.

Right after Wildlife Ecology, I have Intro to Anthropology. Another easy class. It is in one of the oldest and most forgotten buildings on campus, but that is cool because all the old writings and graffiti on the back of the desks are from like the 60s. Senses of humor hasn't changed... So man I have a really relaxed prof and 2 bra burners so far. Go Tim in picking his professors right. Its also nice because I am finally getting my name out there with the ENV faculty.

Random Fact: The average man can produce 1/8 horsepower.

The rest of the days MWF are filled with work and band, which is going well. On W, I do have my watershed lab from 2-5.

On TR, I have chem 1 and then Christian Scriptures. Chem isn't going to be too bad I have a feeling, and I am actually looking forward to Christian Scriptures because it is half religion, half philosophy. My professor in that class is pretty cool. It is the largest class I've had at Baylor, which is weird cause the usual size is about 30 and I have 250. Out of all my "large" lecture classes, this guy knows what he is doing and can engage the class. He is funny but down to earth at the same time, respecting everyone's opinions (which is nice because about half of mine differ from most people at Baylor). Speaking of opinions, what does everyone think about McCain's VP candidate? I'm still forming my opinion, but initially I'm now leaning more towards Obama because of her policies about hunting game and drilling and such.

For my most important semester to date, it looks like I have set up myself pretty well. Get to know your professors, sit in the front of class, and try your best to be interested in the subject and you will be fine!