Ahhhh, redemption.

I had my second exam in my environmental engineering class (the class in which I failed the first exam). I studied my ass off for it. I read the material in our book (lots of it), did all the practice problems in the book, re-did the homework problems, did the practice exam twice, made flashcards... probably 20+ hours of studying over several days.

IT PAID OFF! I was the first one done (which isn't necessarily a good sign, but still...), and although there were a few problems that tripped me up, I felt much better about it than the first exam. I was on pins and needles all day today, checking to see if he updated the grades, nothing, nothing... went to class, waited impatiently for the professor to hand out our tests... and as he handed mine to me, he patted me on the shoulder and discreetly said, "Most improved." I got an A! The average was 75 and I got a 91. I. Was. Ecstatic. What a freaking relief. It was the last exam before our break next week, which I'm so excited for, so now I feel like I can relax and celebrate!