Chapter Thirty-Two: Time Crunch

This Thursday will mark the end of my extremely short summer class. I know, it feels like I just started (mostly because I really did just start). I have over 200 pages in my spiral full of highlighted, clear notes of trigonometry...hopefully this will help me when I begin Calculus in the spring.
These last couple of weeks have been...hard. I move out to college in 12 days, and frankly, I thought I would be completely stoked to get out of the house and, well, begin my life. But now everyday I look at my parents, think of my best friends, my boyfriend....and I don't want to leave.
I mean, I do. I really do.
But I don't.
It's complicated.
So, while I have been struggling to keep up with the fast-paced course, I have also been having to redirect my focus to other important things like packing boxes, making lists, finding answers to the unknown... It's just a lot to think about all at once and I don't think life will be as simple as it was before ever again.
I don't mean to sound so down in the dumps, but I'm definitely going through some big changes right now.

A portion of my dorm supply

My advice to you is this: do what you know is right. I know that seems obvious, but it is a lot harder than it seems. I didn't want to take this trigonometry course, but now, since I am going to get the credit, I can stay on track with my degree plan and not waste a precious semester catching up. I have barely seen my friends all summer, but making the decision to work instead of play in summer will benefit me greatly. 

Besides, when I manage my time wisely, I can have some free time. 

This past Sunday, I went to the Fort Worth Zoo with Luke. Let me tell you a secret: 

I. Love. Zoos. 

Seriously. 

You can ask Luke. Or any stranger we encountered at the zoo. When I see animals I just get so, so happy, and it is impossible for me to hold back my emotions. I scream in excitement when animals look at me or eat or stand or breathe. I just love, love, love animals. 

Some of the animals we saw (Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Asian Elephant, Flamingos, African Penguins)

The Fort Worth Zoo was ranked No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide in 2013, and for good reason, too! The animals were spread out beautifully, and the ways to viewing them were incredible. For example, for the Black Bear enclosure, you could crawl into a log and have a bear stare right back at you! 

Rawr! (Luke's favorite animal at the zoo!)

I especially loved the Prairie Dogs...THEY WERE SOOOO CUTE!!!! I squealed extra loud when I saw them. 

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

My absolute favorite place in the zoo was the Parrot Paradise, where we could walk around and have birds fly all around us. For $1, you can also buy a feeding stick (stick covered in bird feed) and feed the birds yourself! It was absolutely incredible!

Our new best friends in Parrot Paradise :)

The Zoo was only open until 6 PM, but I'm sure Luke and I would have stayed longer to gawk at the animals. We really enjoyed ourselves, and it was a nice break from studying 8+ hours a day. We ended the day by eating dinner at Fuzzy's Taco Shop...it was our first time trying the popular place, and we both were very satisfied! 

I should get back to Trigonometry, so that's all for now. Thanks for sticking with me! 

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Questions: Animal Edition!

PanciSamuriG Asks: "Do [guinea pigs] come from Nueva Guinea?" 

"Why do they call [guinea pigs] pigs?"

"How fast do [guinea pigs] run?"

Answer: No, Guinea Pigs come from regions in South America.

I am not sure if there is any scientific reason why Guinea Pigs are called pigs, but I do know for a fact that Guinea Pigs are quite messy. (like pigs!)

A Guinea Pig's speed is determined by how motivated it is! Guinea Pigs are very lazy creatures when comfortable, but when they feel threatened, they can dart out of sight pretty quickly. 

NeilArw Asks: "Where do Guinea Pigs live?"

Answer: Guinea pigs are naturally from South America. They live in burrows either created by themselves or other small animals. A domesticated Guinea Pig should live in the comfort of a large cage with a dome or box to provide easy hiding. 

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