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It hasn’t felt like Christmas

But first, college grades.

This past week, the college quarter grades were posted.

After what felt like a long quarter, with me spending the majority of it at home in my room, finally, the first quarter is complete.

I got a 3.5 in English 101 and a 4.0 in Math 081. Both A grades! Woo!

On to Winter quarter! Up next are Psychology 101 and Math 98. This will be the second time I’m taking Psych 101. Though I passed it the previous time in 2006 (wow, I feel old), it’s too long ago to count. I don’t mind retaking it. I enjoyed it then and look forward to being in a class in my major. This class will also be in person on campus. So, that will help with cabin fever and isolation due to online courses. This math class will be online in the same format as the previous class. However, there will be three tests with an optional fourth if you didn’t do well on the previous ones.

Don’t get me wrong, I am happy I kept my word and did well in both classes. I’m glad that I proved to myself that I belong in college and am a smart, capable person. At times in life, you need proof from doing challenges to build confidence.

It’s just that I want so much more from life. That the world is so fucked up right now.

It hasn’t felt like Christmas

It hasn’t felt like Christmas with the war in Ukraine ongoing and asshole Republicans holding up funding for Ukraine. Fuck you, Putin and Trump.

It hasn’t felt like Christmas because of the genocide in Palestine done by Israel. It’s also horrific what Hamas has done to provoke this war. That doesn’t justify genocide or wiping Palestinians off the map. It feels as if this will start WW3. I’m pissed at the response by my country, The US, and Biden continuing to supply weapons to Israel.

It doesn’t feel like Christmas because it feels like the US is on the path to another civil war, and the Republican half is cheering on the next Hitler, aka Trump. I’m pissed that traitorous bastard isn’t in prison for life and that the legal process is so slow. How many fucking laws does a person need to break before they’re held accountable?! For fucks sake!

I’m tired of capitalism.

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3 responses to “It hasn’t felt like Christmas”

  1. Christine Marshall Avatar
    Christine Marshall

    Congratulations Reilly! You did really well! Rest up for next quarter. I enjoyed Psychology too. I am glad that you get to take that class in person. It will feel good to be on campus with the other students. Well done! Your blog made my Christmas a little brighter. And yes, the world is in crisis right now, but you are on the right path. Merry Christmas! Chrissie

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    1. TheUnknownReilly Avatar
      TheUnknownReilly

      Thanks Chrissy! I hope you also had a good Christmas!

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  2. creekroadpottery Avatar
    creekroadpottery

    Hey! Congratulations on showing up and doing the hard work it takes to get the grades. I was a bit busy myself and didnt get time to stop by and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I did handmade work.for.the folks who enjoothat type of thing and even did handmade cards for my family with little drawing of the pots and a thing theyight enjoy. They loved them. So for the last week I have been direction setting and getting ready for the Spring shows at the pottery. If I have to much time off I find it hard to get back to making. . Best wishes to you!

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