Testing, testing, 1, 2...........

So I have this exam in Chemistry tomorrow, the second of five in the semester, and as I am supposed to be sitting here studying, I find myself blogging about studying instead. For some reason, that sounds a lot more interesting to do. I have never been a studier. I'm terrible at that, and at taking tests. When I read something, my ADD mind wanders and I have to re-read everything several times to "get it." So in high school, I usually opted down the path of least resistance and didn't study. I don't say this to brag, because I certainly wasn't one of those who did NOT study and still manage an A. I did this in certain subjects, however, like English and Math (because really how could you study for a test in those subjects?), but I had a lot of trouble in subjects like History (I am AFWUL in this area) and Science (who knew, with me being a meteorologist and all). But as I sit here, I am trying to figure out HOW to study for my Chem test. I just keep reading and re-reading my notes, hoping that it sinks in. My first exam, which according to the syllabus, I figured would be my only "A" exam, and I only received an 85. Ugh. An 85 on measurements......man, how did I mess that one up? The good thing is that we can drop one exam grade from one of the first four exams; the fifth exam, which is on Biochem, counts no matter what. So I guess I'd better get back to it then, being that its already 12am and I must wake up in less than 6 hours now.........I get my exam back on Wednesday, so depending on my grade, maybe I will post an update. =)

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P.S. You may have noticed the lovely song I've managed to put in the background of the blog. The song is by Relient K called "Let it All Out" and it is a GREAT song. I am posting the lyrics for you below:

Let it all out (get it all out)
Rip it out, remove it
Don't be alarmed, when the wound begins to bleed

'Cause we're so scared to find out (what this life's all about)
So scared we're gonna lose it
And knowing all along
That's exactly what we need

And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
But tomorrow, upon hearing what I did
I will stare at you in disbelief
Oh inconsistent me, crying out for consistency

And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there."

And I'll let it be known (at times I have shown)
Signs of all my weakness
But somewhere in me, there is strength

And you promised me (that you believe)
in time I will defeat this
'Cause somewhere in me, there is strength

And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
And I'll try my best to just forget
that that man isn't me

And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there."

And you said "I know that this will hurt (I know this will hurt)
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse. (things will get much worse)
When the burden seems too much to bear, (seems too much to bear)
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there."

Reach out to me
Make my heart brand new
Every beat will be for you, for you

And I know you know
You touched my life
When you touched my heavy heart
and made it light