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Old 12-17-2007, 01:22 AM
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This is inspired by the AO Weight loss forums. I could use an anonymous internet blog to keep track of my weekly study goals, and others can post theirs as well. It could be a good way to compare who's standing where, and to help each other's progress.

0 hour put in so far! Goal is to put in at least 10 hours by the end of the week.

This will be my first (and hopefully the only) attempt.
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Old 12-17-2007, 08:57 AM
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When I first read this thread, I was thinking someone would give a few questions on the material for part 5, and we would solve it/discuss it for the week.

Anyways, 0 hours for me; hoping to put in 0 by the end of the week
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Old 12-17-2007, 09:20 AM
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Hoping for 0 by the end of this year
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5 this week, hoping for 20 by EOW.
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27 Currently - hopefully 36 by the end of the week.

Yes I know its early, but I really want to pass this one first try.

I didn't schedule any study time between Christmas and New Years and will only study during that time if it is the only way to escape from annoying relatives who are visiting, but if "Santa" brings me what I asked for then I'll have plenty of other options for escape before I need to use studying as an excuse.
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No reason to be embarrased about study time... hell, the first week after 5 last time, I put in 30 hours for course 6.

Gotta do what it takes!
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0 this week, 0 ETD. I'll also go on record for 0 total study hours next week. I'm not scheduled to start studying until January 2 at home, January 28 at work.
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No reason to be embarrased about study time... hell, the first week after 5 last time, I put in 30 hours for course 6.

Gotta do what it takes!
My performance (or lack of) on 6 is why I started early on 5. I figured if I spread out the time over more days and gave myself more opportunities to relax along the way I will hopefully avoid being sick on exam day like I was for 6 (sinus infection). I'm not saying I would have definately passed 6 if I wasn't sick, but I would have had a better shot and may have pulled it out.

Besides there is some kind of college tournament in March that may be distracting me from studying , so putting in some hours now will keep the guilt down a little come March.
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I didn't schedule any study time between Christmas and New Years and will only study during that time if it is the only way to escape from annoying relatives who are visiting, but if "Santa" brings me what I asked for then I'll have plenty of other options for escape before I need to use studying as an excuse.
You asked for a wii too? WOOT!
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:21 AM
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(BTW, ^^that was an inside joke, with myself.)

I read the ratemaking paper today. I should probably get started on the manual soon.
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