Notes to Self

[cjsmith]

Next time you agree to take on an extra seven-hour shift, check to see whether it's midterms week.

Never mind the solubility rules; memorize the strong acids and bases.

This week, get ahead of things instead of playing catch-up, okay? Sleep is good stuff. You want some. Really.

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[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh boy! I got to be the object lesson last week, when one of the compounds we were working with was sodium hydroxide. My lab partner pointed out a small strange itchy bump on her arm, and I said wash it now. I showed her the really nice scar I have from ignoring that principle in high school chem.