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OK, here is a video of me reading a couple of limericks I have written for the Omnificent English Dictionary in Limerick Form (a.k.a. OEDILF). If I look tired, it's because it was kind of early. Also, please excuse the wisps of hair sticking up. I brushed it, but it decided not to behave.



Here is the text of the two limericks I read, since they (or at least the last one) might not come across that well out loud.

I'm feeling a bit more optimistic about school now. I had a midterm in the class I like, Elementary Theory of Computing, and I think I did well. Also, I talked to the professor of the database class at his office hours, and he said that I can still pass the class if I do OK on the two projects. I'm a little worried about that; I have to work with a partner on those and I want to make sure we both do our part.

The professor really seemed concerned, which surprised me. I thought he didn't care, but clearly he does. He said he even noticed that I wasn't paying attention in class yesterday. I was trying to study for the midterm in the other class. But anyway, he does, in fact, pay attention to how I'm doing, and that made me feel good.

The big project is worth 20% of our grade and there is 4% extra credit available. The smaller project is worth 10%. If get at least 25% out of the possible 34%, and if I don't completely flunk the final, I'll pass.

I want to do some extra work to get in shape for the final. The professor suggested doing the exercises from the back of the book. He said he'd be happy to check over my answers and let me know if I'm on the right track. I want to try to do that.

The grading in the database class is kind of "easier" than in most classes. If you get above 60%, you pass, and below that is a D or an F. I think in most classes you have to get above 70% to get a C.

So I'll do what I have to do and will hopefully pass the class.