What a wild semester this has been. Having no free period, I managed the workload of 6 classes plus the added stress of an Italian course at the University of Illinois and the impending doom of my standardized tests. Before I launch into the virtues of this semester's Non-Fiction Writing class, some apologies are in order. I truly apologize to Ms. Majerus for walking in late every Monday-Thursday and spending the first ten minutes of class fanning myself from my mad dash from my Italian class. I apologize to Annie Rong for always eating her chocolate covered almonds when she got up to get a tissue. I apologize to Seth Bull for harmless inside jokes. I also apologize to the 8th hour class for being incredibly obnoxious (guys, sorry for all the outbursts!) Well, I feel MUCH better now!
This class had turned out to be a really good experience contrary to what I thought going into the class. Personally, I have always been bored by essays published in journals and books partly because I could never really relate to the readings. Unfortunately, this still persisted. However, a bright spot was came from reading the college essays and "The Botany of Desire". Both were excellent choices and I could feel myself being pulled into the story and I felt that I had gained some knowledge about how to write essays after reading those works of art.
As weird as it is to say this, I have actually somewhat enjoyed keeping a blog. It allows all of my thoughts to flow directly onto a computer screen for me to analyze and reflect. At the start of this project, I thought to myself, "OH GOD. I hope I don't become one of those people who see something and think, ' Hmm, I could blog about that!'". Well, sadly I have become one of those people, but I think it is for the best. I now process everything I see and think and viewing it on the internet gives me some weird satisfaction in knowing that others can revel in my magnificent thoughts.
I honestly believe that this class has made me a better writer and has allowed me to become passionate about something. Though I know I will never become a professional writer, I have discovered that writing is an activity that allows me to forgot about the world and delve into my brain. Thanks for a great semester guys!
Totally agree with you.
ReplyDeleteI really wish that most of the journal stuff could be shifted into the blog. Aside from personal admissions of drug and artificial bronzer abuse, there is not much that can't be said on a blog.
I definitely feel like a better writer.
I didn't think you weren't obnoxious at all; your outbursts added flair to the classroom. I've also enjoyed blogging, because I'm usually too tired/unmotivated to type in my diary. My blog serves as a reflection that supplements the timeline of my life.
ReplyDeleteApology accepted. ;)
ReplyDeleteIn your own quirky yet endearing way, you have made this class your own. It simply wouldn't be the same without you and your frequent outbursts. Whenever I walk into the class, tired and disgruntled by the previous seven classes, you always manage to liven things up with your humorous and honest insights. So truly, I thank you.
I don't really see blog posts in quite the same way I may have gained some writing experience from them, but I don't view things as if they were in blog format. Good post!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the class and found that you evolved into a real live blogger! Maybe you'll even keep up this blog, or begin another. I would read it :)
ReplyDeleteHave a relaxing, enjoyable summer. Hope it's full of dolce far niente!