No Offense to the Locals

Sorry to those of you local to Mobile, but I just can’t stand some of the people I have come in contact with in this city. I am STILL trying to get into Nursing School but I am beginning to think the people in this town have other ideas for me. After looking into Associate Programs I decided to apply to Bishop State because the program would be flexible enough for me to continue working, and financially I need to. So back in August I applied to the school and signed up for the Entrance Exam. I got a 94 out 99 on the Entrance Exam so I think I am doing pretty well. Well time has closed in and the Nursing Apps are due on Friday, however Bishop State has yet to get my transcripts evaluated…GO FIGURE! Last week I decided to email my advisor to see if she could point me in the right direction on how I could get this done quickly, she responded back to my email (which asked numerous questions) stating that I could come meet her around 2pm on Monday (yesterday). That sounded positive to me…until I showed up at 2pm! I get to the school (which is in the Ghetto…no offense) and start looking for room 103 (as she stated). The room happens to be a Biology Lab WITH a class in session. I assured myself I must be in the wrong place so I kept wandering around the building. I came across the admissions office where they assured me that room 103 was in fact the lab I had entered so I went back. I stood there in the back of the lab for about 5 minutes. While standing there I felt like I had gone back to 7th grade because 2 guys were very happy about culturing urine…REALLY!? UGH! The professor finally noticed me and came my way and led me to her office. She proceeded to ask if I was a first timer (I thought she meant to Nursing School). Apparently “First Timer” meant college student…since she is my advisor and we had an appointment, I assumed she’d looked over my paper work and even read the email where I stated I HAVE A BACHLOR’S DEGREE ALREADY!!! After she took about 5 minutes to log on she began to guide me through how to use the computer system  REALLY??? I just told you I have a DEGREE, I HOPE I know how to use a computer. She asked “have you ever taken a computer class”…I would sure hope so lady, I am 28 years old and spend about 10-12 hours on the computer each day. I was so frustrated at this point because she didn’t seem to understand that my only real need was for SOMEONE at this school to PLEASE evaluate my transcripts!!! I think she finally sensed my frustration and told me to head back to room 106 and they would probably be able to help me. The admissions office was in fact able to start helping me! They had all my transcripts but because they had made it to the school before my application they did not get put into the system, they instead sat in a folder and I was supposed to bring this to their attention “sooner” (LIKE I EVEN KNEW THEY SAT IN THE FOLDER). So we are headed somewhere on getting them “evaluated” finally…so end result…I sit and wait again. I will know about Nursing Acceptance in November. I of course WANT to get in but after the schools organization I am not sure they will even get it together enough to know whether I am qualified or not! I am not holding my breath because if I was to do that in this city I would DIE before anyone got back to me or did anything in an organized fashion.
I hate to be so negative about Mobile but I have not gotten used to not living in a big city yet. Good thing Pete and I agree because we have each other to complain to without offending the locals.
Update on Weight Watchers…It’s STILL working! I am down 8.5 pounds which isn’t a record but it’s a start. I still have 22.5lbs until I will be satisfied but each day and each pound counts!
Fall is here FINALLY, let’s hope it stays!!!