strong like man

in a few minutes I'm off to take my TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for entrance to nursing school.

its a 4+ hour test of 8-9 grade math, science and reading.

all of which, quite obviously, I have completely forgotten.

I've studied for a day or two, taken a practice exam and made half a dozen flash cards.

I'm good on the reading, english-usage (I pwn english whether my blog suggests so or not), and math.

I'm even fantastic on the earth, general and physical sciences.


chemistry is kicking my fucking dome in.

I hate chemistry.
maybe I shouldn't go to nursing school?

but, since I'm all but completely unemployable (they say you shouldn't walk away from a job and do absolutely nothing for seven whole years, then decide you're ready to re-enter the workforce, get a similar professional job and quit after five weeks...but I don't know WHY???) in any area that would earn me some coin...its back to school no matter what. nursing is top on the list for several reasons:

-I can walk to campus
-its cheap
-did I mention I can walk to campus?
-there's no mystery to medical education. been there. tried that. If I keep my nose down and my scrubs dry, I'll pass.
-I can work part-time (after graduation, mind you. I doubt I'll have time to work during)...and I like working part-time.
-I'll get to stick people with needles.
-it never hurts to have doctor friends

so I'll take my little test. ignore any and all chemistry questions until the absolute END of the session, then come home and drink a gigantic fucking cocktail.

wish me good luck, a long attention span and an iron bladder.